Restaurateurs and business groups have supported the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed rule to allow more workers to share in tips, but Democratic lawmakers and worker-advocacy groups say that the rule would let employers steal wages from tipped employees.
DOL’s Proposed Tip-Sharing Rule Sparks Heated Debate
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How to Humanize Benefits Communications with Technology
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HR leaders can rely on a bevy of digital technologies to improve benefits communication. Whether they use apps, videos,...
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CVS-Aetna Merger Could Change How Employers Buy Health Benefits
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The announcement that retail pharmacy giant CVS Health Corp. is seeking to purchase one of the nation’s largest health...
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New York DOL Issues Amendment on Home Care Aide Wages
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, New York, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) issued a wage order amendment in response to recent court decisions...
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New York City Issues Guidance on Upcoming Salary Inquiry Prohibitions
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Effective Oct. 31, New York City employers generally may not inquire about or rely upon a job applicant’s salary...
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CEO Pay Ratio Disclosures Have Begun, Putting Morale at Risk
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
It’s now easier for publicly traded company employees to compare their CEOs pay with their own and to see...
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Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
Janet L. Heins|News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Relationship Management, Texas, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1...
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4 Ways for HR to Overcome Aging Workforce Issues
Janet L. Heins|Age, Generations, News, Phased Retirement Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The aging of the U.S. workforce has been called the “silver tsunami.” Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 every...
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Break Policy that Had Workers Sprinting to Bathroom Struck Down
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Even in states that don’t legislate meal and rest breaks, there are limits to the policies employers can implement,...
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