Though federal law permits employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the $7.25 minimum wage, there have been recent efforts at both the federal and state levels to eliminate such practices.
Lawmakers Work to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Wage Statement Violations Need Not Be Intentional to Recover PAGA Penalties
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, California, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employee’s claim for civil penalties under the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) alleging an employer’s failure to...
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Prior Salary Can’t Justify Gender Pay Disparity, Appeals Court Rules
Janet L. Heins|9th Circuit, News, Pay Equity, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A job applicant’s prior salary can’t be used to justify wage differences between male and female employees, the 9th...
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For 2018, 401(k) Contribution Limit for Employees Rises to $18,500
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employee 401(k) contributions for 2018 will top off at $18,500—a $500 increase from 2017—while the “all sources” maximum contribution...
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How To Promote Retirement Savings for America Saves Week 2018
Janet L. Heins|Defined Contribution Plans, News, Relationship Management, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
America Saves Week 2018, from Feb. 26 to March 3, is a time to encourage employees to save more...
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Overtime Rule Changes Are Coming, but Will They Be in Time?
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
If the Labor Department fails to finalize a new overtime-pay rule before the 2020 elections, the rule struck down...
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California Bag Check Claims Can Proceed as Class Action
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted a former Eddie Bauer employee’s request for class...
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Jimmy John's Franchisor and Franchisees Sued Simultaneously in Overtime Case
Janet L. Heins|Contracts and RFPs, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A case decided by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals potentially has opened new paths of liability for...
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IRS Issues Transition Rule for HSA-Incompatible Vasectomies
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
State laws requiring insurers to fully pay for male sterilization were poised to render health plans in those states...
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