Federal Fixed Workweek Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor or DOL announced on January 15, 2009 that Sandia Corp. has agreed to pay more than $2 million in back wages for unpaid overtime. In an interesting wrinkle, the...
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An new executive order requires federal contractors to post notices informing employees of their right to form unions and collectively bargain. This requirement must be included in every federal...
View ArticleLabor Changes Key to Economic Stimulus Plan
Several features of the $780 billion stimulus plan passed this week will affect how Human Resources professionals perform their jobs in 2009 and beyond. The goal of the law signed by President Barack...
View ArticleNew Health Reform Law
According to industry experts, the healthcare reform signed into law on March 23, 2010 and amended earlier today will have wide-reaching effects on employers nationwide. The greatest change for HR...
View ArticleTrain Supervisors to Avoid Discrimination
Two recent federal court rulings highlight the importance of training supervisors to handle discrimination complaints, and of gathering accurate first-hand information about employee problems. An...
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