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Personal Liability Against Owner Is Possible Under FLSA
If an employee at a deli located within a gas station is owed overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the gas station's owner and operator would be…
‘Augmented Analytics’ Promise More User-Friendly Data
The analytics software that helps human resource leaders analyze the vast amount of workforce data generated in their organizations has evolved significantly in recent years. But many analysts are still…
Your Career Q&A: Turn Your Dreams—or Something Like Them—into ‘Me Inc.’
We often forget our passions and dreams as we pursue a corporate career, yet they bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. Every business begins with a dream, so your…
Strict Dress Codes May Lead to Discrimination Claims
Company dress codes run the gamut from requiring workers to wear formal business attire to allowing them to sport jeans and T-shirts. Employers can usually set guidelines for business appropriate…
Majority of Workers Open to Jumping Ship
About 8 in 10 workers are open to new job opportunities, although almost half of them believe it’s at least somewhat harder to find a job this year than last,…
EEOC: Talk and Listen to Employees to Stop Harassment at Work
Organizations must take a holistic approach to change their workplace culture and prevent harassment. A recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commisison hearing looked at ways to do that
Amazon May Divide Second Headquarters Between Two Cities
Reports have surfaced that Amazon is now planning to divide its second headquarters location between two communities, dividing the investment and benefits for the chosen cities in half. Regardless of…
Companies Oppose Government’s Retraction of Transgender Rights
More than 50 companies want the
Labor and Employment Law Overview: West Virginia
West Virginia labor and employment law overview provided by XpertHR