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HR Compliance Update | October 23, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors – Minimum Wage (eff. 1/1/25). The DOL announced that the minimum wage for federal contract workers subject to Executive Order 14026 will increase from $17.20 to $17.75 per hour starting January 1. Contracts entered into, renewed,...
HR Compliance Update | October 23, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors – Minimum Wage (eff. 1/1/25). The DOL announced that the minimum wage for federal contract workers subject to Executive Order 14026 will increase from $17.20 to $17.75 per hour starting January 1. Contracts entered into, renewed,...
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Labor Productivity: Understanding Labor Productivity for Sustainable Growth
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The Future of the Affordable Care Act
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Department of Labor Penalty Increases
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And Now This…Pokemon Go In The Workplace
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Training: Cornerstone of a Successful Workplace
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Navigating the Complex Sea of ACA Compliance
Six years after being signed into law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still one of the most important aspects of healthcare for employers. 2016 was the first year that employers were required to report on ACA compliance. This complicated process can understandably...
Q & A: Should employees get paid to check email while on vacation?
Q: A non-exempt employee has asked to be paid for the hour she spent checking work email while she was out on vacation. We didn’t request, require, or authorize this work. How do we handle this?A: Although you didn’t give this non-exempt employee permission to check...
Is Your HCM Solution Keeping Up with Today’s Workforce?
Human Capital Management, or HCM, is vital to business, maximizing people’s value and minimizing how much is spent on management. HCM deals with some of the basic elements that keep the company running, like payroll, HR management, time and attendance, and benefits...
Identifying the HR Disruptors for 2016
The HR world is undergoing major transformation. It used to be that HR’s tasks were simply to make sure everyone got their paychecks and benefits, process performance reviews, and handle conflicts too complex for managers to deal with themselves. Technological...
Preparing for a Millennial led workforce
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Internships – Unpaid or Paid?
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Managing Three Generations in The Workplace
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Technology that Fully Engages Your Workforce
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The Value of Retention: Hiring and Keeping Employees for the Long Haul
After you have hired an employee, only half the battle is won. Retaining your hard-won employees is a constant challenge, not a one-time win. Building long-term commitment and loyalty among employees is the key to keeping them on board for the long haul.Fostering an...
Common Mistakes in Change Management and How to Avoid Them
Far too many change management initiatives fail. If transitions are handled properly, however, they can yield plentiful results and strong returns for businesses. Understanding the common mistakes companies make can help prevent failure and maximize your chances of...
Change Management: Creating Change That Lasts
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How does FLSA Exempt Legal Requirements affect Commissioned Sales Employees?
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USA Payroll acquires HR consulting firm
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The Hidden Benefits of Company Culture
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