Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says he backs legislation that would prevent employers from taking tips from workers.
Labor Secretary Weighs in on Tip Pooling
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DOL Opinion Letters Explain Deductions, Bonuses, Exemptions
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may be shifting its emphasis from enforcement to technical assistance, reissuing 17 opinion...
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New Jersey Legislature Passes Paid-Sick-Leave Bill
Janet L. Heins|New Jersey, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
New Jersey lawmakers passed—and the governor is expected to sign—a statewide paid-sick-leave law that will preempt local ordinances. Here’s...
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DOL Calls for Temporary Halt on Overtime Rule Case
Janet L. Heins|Influencing Government Policy, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The litigation over the Obama administration’s overtime rule should be paused while the Department of Labor develops a new...
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Mandatory arbitration agreements prevent 60M U.S. workers from resolving employment disputes in court
Janet L. Heins|Blog, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
By Pamela Wolf, J.D. A study released by the Economic Policy Institute finds that through the use of mandatory...
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How Improving Financial Health Boosts Productivity
Janet L. Heins|News, Relationship Management, Retirement and Financial Planning, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
When employees are suffering financial hardship, it shows up in their work. As employers increasingly recognize that financial wellness...
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Women's March Attendees Want Equality in the Workplace
Janet L. Heins|Gender, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many women at the Womens March in Washington, D.C., said they want to see businesses and lawmakers put an...
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Worker Fired After Seeking Unemployment Compensation Awarded $1.3M
Janet L. Heins|California, Ethical Practice, News, Unemployment Compensation, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The California Court of Appeal upheld a jury verdict in favor of an employee who was fired after she...
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SHRM's When Work Works Project Promotes Flexibility
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Employee Relations, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
October is National Work and Family Month, a good time for HR professionals to consider creating or enhancing programs...
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