General contractors’ top priorities on a construction project are completing the work on time, completing the work within budget and guarding against future construction defect claims. New and pending laws in California, however, have added to that list.
California Officials Put Pressure on General Contractors to Prevent Wage Theft
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Ethics Chief to Agency Heads: Promote Safe Culture for Reporting Misconduct
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Ethical Practice Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
David Apol, the federal government’s ethics chief, is “deeply concerned” that some government leaders have engaged in impermissible conduct,...
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Restaurant Owner Liable for $478,000 as Employer Under FLSA
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Time Worked, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A restaurant’s owner was deemed an employer and thus jointly and severally liable in the amount of approximately $500,000...
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Variable Pay Plans Are Pushing Aside Holiday Bonuses
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Bonuses bestowed on workers as an end-of-year holiday gift are becoming scarcer, while variable pay plans that tie payouts...
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How to Improve the Engagement and Retention of Young Hourly Workers
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, Employee Relations, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
What would you do if the majority of your entry-level, hourly workforce was planning to leave in less than...
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IRS Issues New Form W-4 and Updates Tax Withholding Calculator
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has issued a new Form W-4 and updated its online withholding calculator to reflect this year’s revised...
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New York City Issues Guidance on Upcoming Salary Inquiry Prohibitions
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Effective Oct. 31, New York City employers generally may not inquire about or rely upon a job applicant’s salary...
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What Special Wage Rules Apply to Workers Who Customarily Receive Tips?
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour rules that apply to restaurant servers and other tipped employees are complicated and may leave HR...
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Benefit Leaders Foresee Greater Employee Choices
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Strategy and Planning, Leadership and Navigation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Workers’ ability to create a personalized benefit package—with greater flexibility to alter their selections outside of an annual open...
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