Correctly classifying employees can be tricky sometimes — particularly when FLSA fines are steep if employers fail to pay overtime when they should. A recent case had several employees claiming their company owed them overtime, and had misclassified them as exempt workers. The company argued the employees were exempt because of the administrative exemption. Here’s […]
Heads up, employers. With inflation rising 8.5% since last March, employees’ pay isn’t stretching the way it used to — and they’re going to want their companies to make up the difference. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released an inflation report recently, and numbers are looking grim for consumers. The biggest culprits behind inflation? […]
The Great Resignation looms large in any HR team’s vision, and the culture of retention is evolving rapidly. Employees aren’t satisfied with average pay and average benefits anymore. Even an above-average salary isn’t enough if an employee doesn’t care about their work. According to a panel of senior HR executives, a competitive salary is only […]
On April 6, the White House released a press briefing announcing the U.S. Department of Education was extending the forbearance on student loan repayment, interest and collections through Aug. 31, 2022. President Biden said in extending the COVID-19 national emergency, he recognized that the U.S. was still recovering from the pandemic. And that while we are doing […]
Every HR pro knows what to include in job ads: a description, qualifications, company benefits and sometimes a salary range. Something most companies don’t advertise is that they expect the new employee to work without pay — but that didn’t stop one employer from trying it! ‘A without salary basis’ A job posting from the […]
After a years-long battle, the U.S. women’s soccer team is finally victorious in their fight for equal pay. The U.S. Soccer Federation has just paid the women’s team $24 million to settle its gender discrimination lawsuit. While the payout is a major victory, it didn’t come easily for the team. Class-action lawsuit The team’s battle […]
Why do employees feel they can call the shots when it comes to the benefits their employers provide? Because those who stuck with their companies through 2020, despite the many layoffs, mandates and shortages, expected to be compensated for their loyalty and perseverance. When they weren’t, they jumped ship to employers who were offering bigger […]
While typically known for its huge burritos and pricey sides of guacamole, fast food giant Chipotle recently made headlines for a not-so-great pay practice. The issue was brought to light on Twitter. A customer was placing a delivery order through Chipotle’s app. The weather was bad, and the customer wanted to give their delivery drive […]
In case employers didn’t already know how important it was to ensure employees are classified and paid correctly, the DOL issued a very expensive reminder to the tune of $7.2 million. Here’s what the employer in question did wrong — and how you can avoid the same mistake. Years of unpaid OT Steadfast Medical Staffing, […]
