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Pennsylvania Moves Closer to Raising Exempt Salary Threshold
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued a proposed rule to substantially increase the salary threshold for workers to qualify for white-collar exemptions to overtime pay under state law.…
San Antonio City Council Approves Changes to Paid-Sick-Leave Ordinance
In response to a lawsuit filed by a number of San Antonio business groups, the San Antonio City Council approved certain revisions to the city's paid sick leave ordinance. The…
Separating Artificial Intelligence Myths from Reality
Artificial intelligence (AI) has pervaded most categories of HR technology, and those it hasn’t touched are likely to see its impact soon. But questions and myths persist around the use…
McDonald’s Claims First ‘Voice Apply’ Process
“Alexa, help me find a job at McDonald’s.” That’s how interested job seekers can start an application with the global fast-food company, McDonald’s recently announced
How to Recruit Amidst Bad PR
Companies work hard to protect their brands—primarily so they can attract consumers, but increasingly to attract employees. So what happens when a company is suddenly in the news for not-so-good…
NLRB: Employer’s Confidentiality and Media Policies Didn’t Violate Labor Law
A specialty-food distributor's handbook policies that required employees to protect customer and vendor lists and not respond to media inquiries didn't violate federal labor law, according to the National Labor…
Agencies Cleared to Apply Trump’s Orders on Federal Labor Relations
Federal agencies may now roll out President Donald Trump's executive orders that could make it easier to fire employees and weaken their union representation. Several unions challenged the orders, but…
Paying Employees in Cryptocurrency Is Risky for Workers
Some companies around the world are offering to pay their employees in cryptocurrencies, a controversial and complicated choice that can cause problems for workers
UK: Tax Changes Will Take Effect April 2020
The United Kingdom’s new IR35 tax rules take effect on April 6, 2020, and will shift the burden of tax withholding and payment compliance from independent contractors’ personal service companies…