The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1 but is likely to be challenged in court almost immediately. Nevertheless, local employers should be aware of the basic requirements of the law so that they can prepare for the possibility of enforcement this fall.
Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
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Crossing the Threshold—Small Business to ACA-Bound 'Applicable Large Employer'
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Small businesses that are approaching the threshold to applicable large employer (ALE) status by reaching 50 full-time or equivalent...
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Wage Statement Violations Need Not Be Intentional to Recover PAGA Penalties
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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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Inclement Weather Policy Should Factor In Safety, Pay
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An inclement weather policy has two dimensions: The first and most important is employee safety; the second is pay.
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Wages Are Unequal Between White and Black Men Even When Other Factors Are Comparable
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White men are paid more than black men, even when they share similar educational backgrounds and are from affluent...
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How to Improve the Engagement and Retention of Young Hourly Workers
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What would you do if the majority of your entry-level, hourly workforce was planning to leave in less than...
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Trump's Executive Orders Seek to Roll Back Health Plan Requirements
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President Donald Trump’s executive orders, which direct federal agencies to issue new rules allowing businesses to buy health insurance...
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Pay Fairness Perception Beats Higher Pay for Improving Employee Engagement
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A fair and transparent pay process boosts employee engagement even more than providing additional pay does, new research reveals....
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Mandatory arbitration agreements prevent 60M U.S. workers from resolving employment disputes in court
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By Pamela Wolf, J.D. A study released by the Economic Policy Institute finds that through the use of mandatory...
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