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Sales Representatives Win Overtime Lawsuit
Three sales representatives were entitled to liquidated damages for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act because their employer lacked reasonable
Failure to Request Overtime Pay Was Not Fatal to EMTs’ FLSA Claim
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employer must pay for all work it knows about or requires, even if the employee does not specifically request compensation
What Happens to Pay, Benefits During a Government Shutdown?
Furloughed federal workers and employees who are deemed necessary and continue to work will not be paid during the shutdown. But they will be granted back pay once
Lawmakers Take Steps to Nix Joint Employer Rule
Congressional lawmakers introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) new joint employer rule
Thinking About Implementing a Menopause Benefit? Consider These Tips
How can HR leaders who are thinking about adding such a benefit to support employees going through perimenopause and menopause find success? Here are tips from industry
Negligent Hiring Risk Less Than Employers Believe
Employers' fear of being accused of negligent hiring—one of the main reasons given for not hiring people with criminal histories—may be overblown. Recent research shows
Ask HR: What’s the Best Way to Ask for a Flexible Work Schedule?
How should an employee request a work-from-home schedule to better manage family responsibilities? What are some considerations for people who want to work in another
US Weekly Jobless Claims: 217K
​States reported that 217,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Nov. 4, an decrease of 3,000 from last week's revised level
IRS Announces 2024 Health FSA Contribution Cap
Employees can funnel an extra $150 into their health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) next year, the IRS announced Nov. 9