As we roll into 2016, a concern from 2015 has followed us into the New Year. During 2015, much had been said, speculated, and decided in regards to minimum wage increases.
Legal Compliance
3 New Rules to Protecting Employer Brand in the Social Era
Guest article by: CareerArc
Amazon’s employment practices were under fierce scrutiny last month after the New York Times published a scathing piece on the company’s “bruising workplace,” as described in full testimony by ex-Amazon employees.
Decoding the Possible Fair Labor Standards Act Changes
For most of July, many Human Resource professionals have been discussing the recent proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations.
Non Competes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
By guest author: pmphrblog for Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. Tri-State area human resources and labor relations consulting firm.
In today’s information economy, the protection of proprietary information is becoming even more essential.
The Importance of Whistle Blowing
Whistle blowing. While some may view it as “snitching,” others may view it as an action of bravery and stemming from a dedication to ethics.
Readers Ask: How Can I Pay Exempt Staff “Extra” Compensation Without Violating the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Thanks to Astronology® reader Milvana Grzan, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, for providing this issue’s topic. Ms. Grzan asks how an organization can provide extra compensation to exempt staff without violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).