The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the nationwide minimum wage for most employees, but some workers, such as student learners, can be paid less if certain conditions are met. Employment attorneys say, however, that the student-learner exception is limited.
Know the Law Before Paying Students Less Than Minimum Wage
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Lawmakers Work to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
Janet L. Heins|Minimum Wage, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Though federal law permits employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the $7.25 minimum wage, there have been...
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What to Do When You Receive an Out-of-Network Shakedown Letter
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Benefits, News, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Self-insured health plan sponsors shouldn’t be intimidated when an out-of-network health care provider sends a demand letter threatening action...
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New Instant Pay Mobile Apps Remake Payday
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A growing number of companies are using instant pay apps, which allow workers to draw from their earnings daily...
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SHRM-Supported Alliance Launched to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Benefits, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Society for Human Resource Management and other leading employer organizations have launched the Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, an...
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Chicago Public Schools Allegedly Requested Work During FMLA Leave
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Allegations that an employer requested that a job assignment be completed during Family and Medical Leave Act time off...
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IRS Issues New Form W-4 and Updates Tax Withholding Calculator
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has issued a new Form W-4 and updated its online withholding calculator to reflect this year’s revised...
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Employers Take Steps to Address Opioid Crisis
Janet L. Heins|Disease Management, Leadership and Navigation, News, Prescription Drug Plans, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Given the expanding scope of the opioid crisis, more employers are working directly with their health plans and pharmacy...
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Puerto Rico Labor Department Updates Annual Bonus Regulations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Puerto Rico, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers in Puerto Rico must comply with updated regulations on the payment of the generally required annual bonus to...
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