Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who participate in a “protected concerted activity,” which can be defined as any discussion aimed at improving the terms and conditions of their employment. Such conversations might be about wages, benefits and workplace safety.
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Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Tips For Obeying Final Pay Rules
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Heed these tips for obeying rules on final pay for departing employees. Penalties for noncompliance can be steep.
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What Individual Mandate Repeal Means for Employers
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The 2017 tax act effectively repeals the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) requirement that most Americans obtain ACA-compliant health coverage,...
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Good Jobs for High School Graduates Still Exist
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Many believe good jobs for workers without a bachelor’s degree no longer exist in a labor market buffeted by...
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Small and Large Employers Outsource HR Duties Differently
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Outsourcing HR functions may jeopardize the jobs of some in-house HR professionals but can be a smart move for...
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Florida's Minimum Wage Rises in January
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As of Jan. 1, 2018, Florida’s minimum wage will be $8.25 per hour, which is approximately a two percent...
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In Focus: Trump Proposes Tying Federal Workers' Pay to Performance
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Using variable pay to reward workers for achieving goals is now common in the private sector. For federal workers,...
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Manager Who Supervised Employees May Not Be Exempt
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A building manager who attended management meetings and supervised and directed others could still be entitled to overtime pay...
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Weekly Tip-Pooling Policy Doesn’t Violate California Labor Code
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A coffee shop’s policy of pooling tips on a weekly basis and distributing them to service employees based on...
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