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Know the Law Before Paying Students Less Than Minimum Wage
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets the nationwide minimum wage for most employees, but some workers, such as student learners, can be paid less if certain conditions are met. Employment…
Washington Lawmakers Put Employee Privacy Front and Center
This coming June will be a busy month for employers in Washington. The impending activity is due to Gov
Experts Weigh In on Starbucks' Racial-Bias Training
Starbucks will conduct staff training on racial bias May 29. SHRM Online reached out to diversity and inclusion experts and asked what they would do if they were tapped to…
Instead of Trying to ‘Handle’ a Bad Boss, Avoid Hiring One in the First Place
Can you avoid hiring a bad manager? Are there telltale signs during the hiring process that can tip someone off to a job candidate who may end up making employees…
7 Tips for Managing Your Company's 401(k)
While the 401(k) still offers lots of options and opportunities for companies and employees, HR leaders who have to manage a plan on behalf of their workforce may be the…
How to Refresh Recruiting
A resource that takes recruiters and hiring managers at all levels through the entire talent acquisition process
Prioritize Your Recruiting Based on Job Impact
Expending the same energy and resources recruiting and hiring for all roles equally is one of the biggest mistakes employers make. Instead, use those resources on hiring for the most…
7 Tips for Managing a Much Younger Boss
The key to thriving under your Millennial manager is to understand and address the dynamics that the age difference creates. Follow these tips to cultivate a connection with a younger…
Teleworking Can Be an ADA Accommodation
An appeals court affirmed a $92,000 verdict under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for a lawyer at a city utility who was denied her request to telework during her…
State Law Overtime Claim Revived
The Colorado Court of Appeals revived a shuttle driver's claim that he was entitled to overtime compensation under state wage laws, despite his employer's argument that he was ineligible for…