The California Court of Appeal upheld a jury verdict in favor of an employee who was fired after she applied for unemployment compensation.
Worker Fired After Seeking Unemployment Compensation Awarded $1.3M
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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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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Variable Pay Plans Are Pushing Aside Holiday Bonuses
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Bonuses bestowed on workers as an end-of-year holiday gift are becoming scarcer, while variable pay plans that tie payouts...
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7 Jobs with the Fastest-Growing Salaries
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many in-demand jobs that employers have trouble filling also have the best potential for salary growth over time. HR...
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Court Revives Pay-Equity Class Action Against Google
Janet L. Heins|California, Data Analysis, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A group of women who worked for Google in California can proceed with their class-action complaint asserting that the...
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FMLA’s 25th Anniversary Reboots Discussion of Paid Leave
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Twenty-five years after the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed into law, many are now calling for the...
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Labor Secretary Weighs in on Tip Pooling
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Policies and Practices, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says he backs legislation that would prevent employers from taking tips from workers.
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Tax Law Is Prompting Enhanced Benefits and Pay, Companies Say
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Compensation, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
U.S. workers’ benefits and pay packages are getting a boost from the lower corporate tax rate that took effect...
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California Employers Face Significant Penalties for Pay Stub Violations
Janet L. Heins|California, Critical Evaluation, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
When California employers fail to accurately provide certain details on pay stubs, they might incur steep fines under state...
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