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Labor Day 2015

HR Bartender

Bottom line, Labor Day is to celebrate the American worker. percent – there are still many employment issues facing us. I’m thinking this Labor Day should be to celebrate everyone who has (1) been a worker, (2) is a worker, (3) wants to be a worker and (4) will be a worker in the future. While the U.S.

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Proposed 2015 DOL Overtime Rule Change: What #HR Needs to Know

HR Bartender

On July 6, 2015, the U.S. On the other hand, the proposed automatic adjustments may be too much for some employers too afford. If the number is too high, an employer simply may convert the employee from exempt to non-exempt and not permit overtime. What should employers be doing now in light on this action?

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4 Labor and Employment Law Changes to Keep an Eye On In 2015

Insperity

Right now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) —also known as health care reform—is probably your number one concern when it comes to complying with new government regulations in 2015. There are potential changes to several other employer-related laws that you may need to prepare for. It should be.

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Tesla ordered to cough up $137 million to ex-worker over toxic workplace culture

HR Digest

has been ordered to pay around $137 million to a former worker who alleged a racist workplace culture. A San Francisco federal court ruled that Tesla should pay former contract worker Owen Diaz after he was subjected to a toxic and racist work environment. Tesla, Inc. This means that he was not legally mandated to sign the agreement.

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Supporting staff through the menopause: what employers need to know

cipHR

million women over 50 in work in 2015), it’s something employers cannot ignore. Here, we’ll outline what the menopause is, common symptoms likely to affect workers, and how employers can give better support to staff during this time. . So what can employers do? What is the menopause?

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Reporting Workers’ Comp Claims Late Can Push up Costs Nearly 50%

InterWest Insurance Services

One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers’ compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either by the injured worker who fails to report it to the employer, or the employer dawdling or procrastinating and not reporting the claim to its insurer.

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10 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Your Employees

Achievers

This can demoralize the rest of your staff, and you may lose some of your more dedicated workers. Zappos, famed for its employer brand, has an “80-20 rule,” which mandates that managers spend at least 20 percent of their time with their team members. Basic concern for your staff begins with making sure they feel safe at work.