Prescription painkiller abuse is taking an enormous toll at work. It’s costing billions in missed workdays and productivity and also driving up health care and workers’ compensation costs. Yet the stigma of drug abuse prevents employees and employers alike from addressing the issue. Here’s how you can help.
Combatting the Prescription Drug Crisis
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Salary History Bans Could Reshape Pay Negotiations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many state and local legislatures are banning employers from asking job candidates about their past pay—and salary negotiations may...
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Farm-to-Worksite Programs Promote Healthier Eating
Janet L. Heins|News, Relationship Management, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
To provide their workers with healthy food, pioneering employers are sponsoring community-supported agriculture programs that allow employees to prepay...
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DOL Delays Parts of Fiduciary Rule, Extends Enforcement Relief
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Defined Contribution Plans, Fiduciary Duty, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
While the expanded definition of fiduciary that went into effect on June 9, 2017 remains in place, the Department...
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Tips for Complying with California Employment Laws During the Wildfires
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Leadership and Navigation, Leave Benefits, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Destructive wildfires in Northern California have made it difficult or impossible for some employees to get to work or...
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Leave Laws by State and Municipality
Janet L. Heins|Leave Benefits, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A chart of leave laws by state.
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Can Employers Pay Tipped Workers Less Than Minimum Wage?
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to pay workers who customarily receive tips less than the standard...
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Some Deductions for Salaried Staff Are Permitted
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
White-collar employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime provisions generally must be paid their full...
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Failed to Meet the ACA Filing Deadline? What To Do Now
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
If the April 2 IRS filing deadline for employees’ 1095-C and related forms was missed without an extension, filing...
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