Human Resources: Wage & Hour

Garnishment Policy
Garnishment Policy Template

IRS Begins to Define De Minimis Fringes
The IRS appears to be drawing the line on employers´ classification of some perks as "too small to worry about."

The Truth About Overtime
-A quick review of the most common wage-and-hour misunderstandings that can result in small (and large) penalties from the DOL.

Classification Focus: Poll Workers
-Whether making sure voters are registered, counting "hanging chads" or dealing with voting machine problems, these workers are the unsung soldiers of democracy, without whom there could be no election.

"Off The Clock" Time Under FLSA
One of the most common violations of the FLSA occurs when hourly employees are not paid overtime when employers knowingly allow and/or encourage employees to work off the clock.

"Paid Time Off" for Partial Day Absences and Maintaining "Exempt" Employee Status
U.S Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Opinion Letter that confirms what had been the DOL´s position under the previous regulations regarding the white-collar exemptions.

A Day's Pay for a Day's Work-But How Long Is the Workday?
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear two workplace-law cases that may place new financial burdens on companies in a range of industries. Lyle Denniston reports.

CALIFORNIA PAYROLL GUIDE FROM ASPEN PROVIDES THOROUGH COVERAGE OF UNIQUE, TRENDSETTING STATE
"California payroll rules strongly favor the employee, so a greater burden is placed on employers when it comes to keeping in compliance," noted Joanne Mitchell-George, Aspen Publishers senior managing editor.

Beazley Launches State of the Art Web-based Risk Management Services for EPL and D&O Exposures
BeazleySource is a proprietary platform delivering customized risk management services to insureds based on their individual exposures.

Case Filed Against ADP Claims California Code Writers are Eligible for Overtime
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is the latest company to be charged with violating California overtime laws.

Florida Employers Encouraged to Participate in SalarySurveyOnline.com Benchmarking Surveys
Effective Resources, Inc. is conducting its sixth annual benchmarking survey of salary, wages and benefits offered by Florida employers via their secure survey website,SalarySurveyOnline.com.

California Minimum Wage Increase Requires New 2007 Employment Posters
To help California businesses stay compliant, CalBizCentral from the California Chamber of Commerce will make 2007 employment posters and required notices kits available for pre-order on its website.

China HR Webcast
With its rapidly expanding economy, China has continued to be a hotspot for manufacturing products at lower costs.

NATION’S LARGEST LABOR LAW POSTER FIRM WARNS BUSINESSES THAT JANUARY 1 SIGNALS BIG CHANGES
Small to large businesses must post minimum-wage increases or face compliance violations Congressional action on federal wage floor likely in first quarter

How to Survive the Post-AJB Environment: Using Technology to Remain OFCCP Compliant
With the recent phase out of America’s Job Bank, many employers are left wondering, “Without a federally-funded job board, how will I remain OFCCP compliant?” To answer this question, Chad Sowash of Direct Employers joined by Andrew Curtis, iCIMS’ Director of Account Services, will address compliance issues and demonstrate the proper strategies for posting, tracking and reporting on jobs and candidates. Join us in this exclusive exploration of the post-AJB environment, and learn how to use the appropriate technology to streamline recruiting efforts and remain OFCCP compliant.

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Eighty Percent of Employers Non-Compliant w/ Wage & Hour Laws
With an estimated 80% of employers out of compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, organizations are struggling to manage the risk of wage and hour claims. ELT, a leading provider of online compliance training, offers a first-in-industry solution to actually lower an organization's risk profile.

Minimum Wage Increase Updates on FLSA Compliance Book
FLSA Compliance: An Overview for the HR Professional is an updated overview with that will save time and help maintain compliance among federal, state and local rules.