Even in states that don’t legislate meal and rest breaks, there are limits to the policies employers can implement, a 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision shows.
Break Policy that Had Workers Sprinting to Bathroom Struck Down
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Labor Secretary Weighs in on Tip Pooling
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Policies and Practices, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says he backs legislation that would prevent employers from taking tips from workers.
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New Trump proclamation changes the game on travel ban
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Pamela Wolf, J.D. President Trump has issued a proclamation suspending and limiting the entry of foreign nationals of...
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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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Tax Act Alters Executive Pay, Affects Bonus Deductions and Withholding
Janet L. Heins|Executive Compensation, News, Relationship Management, Tax Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The passage of the 2017 tax act will cause some employers to revisit their executive compensation programs, since new...
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What Will Happen with Wage and Hour Laws Under Trump?
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
President Donald Trump has promised to undo Obama-era regulations that business groups say are overly burdensome. Here’s what that...
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$775,000 Settlement Approved for Failure to Compensate for Preshift Work
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Decision-Making, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A federal court has approved a $775,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against Farmers Insurance for its alleged...
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Mandatory arbitration agreements prevent 60M U.S. workers from resolving employment disputes in court
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Pamela Wolf, J.D. A study released by the Economic Policy Institute finds that through the use of mandatory...
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As Open Enrollment Ends, Capture What You've Learned
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Critical Evaluation, News, Open Enrollment, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Reviewing what went smoothly and what tripped you up can ensure an easier, more effective open enrollment process when...
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