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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How to Calculate the Paid-Leave Tax Credit
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Follow these four steps to determine if your company can take advantage of potential tax savings that a voluntary...
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Severance Tied to Tenure and Position as Formal Policies Decline
Janet L. Heins|News, Relationship Management, Severance Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
While employers are adopting more flexible terms for severance, the most common methods of determining a final payout remain...
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Tip-Sharing Blocked in Government Spending Law
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A measure to prohibit employers from requiring wait staff to share their tips with back-of-the-restaurant workers, such as cooks...
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Court Dismisses DOL’s FLSA Lawsuit Against CEO
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) cannot bring a second lawsuit against the CEO and part owner of a...
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Nevada Employers Prepare to Provide Leave for Domestic Violence Victims
Janet L. Heins|Leave Benefits, Nevada, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
In the new year, Nevada employers will be required to provide workplace protections for employees who are victims of...
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Workers Pay More of Rising Health Costs
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Premium renewal rates for employer-sponsored health plans rose an average of 6.6 percent in 2017—a significant increase—leavings employers to...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Complying with White-Collar Exemptions
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Dancing through the steps of the salary basis test to comply with white-collar exemptions within the Fair Labor Standards...
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3 Game-Changing Wellness Trends
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, News, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Use of personal data and customized programs to advance wellness could help elevate employees’ work performance.
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