Arizona Minimum Wage Increases to $7.35 in 2011
The Arizona minimum wage will increase 10 cents from $7.25 to $7.35 per hour on January 1, 2011. The Arizona minimum wage is projected to remain higher than the federal…
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Courts Limit Exempt Employee Status
Employers should be more cautious about classifying workers as exempt salaried employees, in light of several recent federal court cases. One of the most common complaints received by the…
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New York Increases Tipped Minimum Wage to $5.00
The New York Department of Labor recently issued a wage order for the hospitality industry. The action is a response to continued violations by employers including tip misappropriation and overtime…
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Inclement Weather and Payroll
With much of the country digging out from major blizzards, employers have many questions regarding payment for employees during inclement weather, and reporting time pay. Last week www.humanresourceblog.com was inundated…
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Massachusetts Limits Payroll Deductions
A recent case in Massachusetts Supreme Court severely limits the deductions that an employer may make under the state Payment of Wages Law, even with the employee’s permission. In Camara…
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