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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Coworker’s happy-hour conduct supports hostile work environment claim
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Kathleen Kapusta, J.D. A coworker’s alleged harassment of an employee, including running his fingers down her back, grabbing...
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Supreme Court to Reconsider Whether Car Service Advisors Are Exempt
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Supreme Court will revisit whether car dealership service advisors are exempt from overtime pay under the Fair...
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7 Tips for Managing Your Company's 401(k)
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Consultation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
While the 401(k) still offers lots of options and opportunities for companies and employees, HR leaders who have to...
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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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Equal Pay Day Another Reminder to Review Pay Practices
Janet L. Heins|News, Pay Equity, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
April 10 is National Equal Pay Day, the day that represents how long into the current year women must...
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Conflicting Evidence over Absenteeism Leads to Ongoing FMLA Litigation
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employer that claimed it fired an employee for absenteeism was not entitled to summary judgment on the claims...
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Ask an Expert: Are We Required to Let an Employee on Short-Term Disability Work from Home?
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Start by reviewing any medical documentation to confirm that the employee has been released to return to work and...
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Leave Employees Alone During FMLA Time Off
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
HR professionals should not call an employee into work for any reason during Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
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