Two large U.S. corporations—Cisco Systems and Whirlpool Corp.—have significantly increased their paid time off benefits for family members following...
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Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
Should HR Rename, Reallocate Holiday Time Off to Be More Inclusive?
Janet L. Heins|Diversity and Inclusion, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayIn a country whose diverse workers embrace many religions and cultures, does it make sense for a company to...
CHROs at Health Care and Tech Firms Are Best Paid, Study Shows
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayChief HR officers (CHROs) have been rising in stature at large public companies and, as a result, their compensation...
OregonSaves Serves as a Test for State-Sponsored Auto-IRAs
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, News, Oregon, Retirement Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayAs the first state-sponsored retirement savings program rolls out in Oregon, here’s what employers in Oregon and other states...
Consignment Franchise ‘Volunteers’ Must Be Paid
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, DC Circuit, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayChildren’s consignment franchise “volunteers” qualify as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and, thus, are entitled to...
Federal Court Rules in Favor of EEOC in Disability Discrimination Charge against Amsted Rail
Janet L. Heins|EEOC, EEOCA federal judge ruled in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Nov. 16 in its...
Break Policy that Had Workers Sprinting to Bathroom Struck Down
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayEven in states that don’t legislate meal and rest breaks, there are limits to the policies employers can implement,...
Puerto Rico Labor Department Updates Annual Bonus Regulations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Puerto Rico, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayEmployers in Puerto Rico must comply with updated regulations on the payment of the generally required annual bonus to...
American Airlines and Envoy Air to Pay $9.8 Million to Settle EEOC Disability Suit
Janet L. Heins|EEOC, EEOCAmerican Airlines and Envoy Air will pay $9.8 million in stock, which is worth over $14 million if cashed...
Acosta Testifies About Overtime Rule and Other Workplace Issues
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, PayThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is working hard to increase employment opportunities for Americans and ensure safe, healthy...
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