Assistant managers: Exempt from OT?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, managers are often exempt from overtime pay. But watch out for the common mistake of lumping assistant managers in with them.
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Benchmark: The average employee's workweek is 46.7 hours
Since when did the average American worker go to a six-day workweek?
Chamber isn't giving up fight against Obamacare
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce just announced it’ll be ending its feverish efforts to repeal Obamacare, but that doesn’t mean it’s done an about-face on the law.
City becomes first to offer student loan repayment benefits: Who’s next?
Here’s yet another sign that student loan repayment benefits are more than a passing fad.
Congress looks at 'temporary' paid-sick-leave bill
It looked as if the move to mandate paid sick leave was dead in Washington. Now, it has gained new life via some creative legislative proposals.
Coronavirus: Staying safe, compliant with federal regs
Staying safe, compliant with federal regs, especially those mandated by the CDC, EEOC, ADA, HIPAA and FMLA.
COVID-19 layoffs, furloughs? Check new 401(k) partial termination rules
COVID-19 layoffs what to consider to avoid some unexpected 401(k) costs
Credit collectors: More small businesses offering health coverage
Finally – one part of the healthcare reform law appears to be working smoothly.
Determining full-time employees for 'pay or play'
The feds just unveiled formulas employers may need to use to determine who is a full-time employee when figuring out their obligations under the healthcare reform law’s “pay or play” mandate.
Does Obama's new health plan offer relief for employers?
The White House’s new health plan could lead to sweeping changes to reform — and one provision offers a ray of hope to employers.
Employee loyalty weakens, benefits blamed
Employees may have hit their breaking point when it comes to the amount of benefits cuts they’re willing to accept without looking for other employment.
Employees name 4 biggest workplace distractions: Here's how to help them
It’s not surprising that a recent survey found 69% of full-time employees get distracted at work. The more interesting finding is that 70% of workers think their managers could help them focus better through training.
Employees: We'll pay for weight loss help
Looking for incentives to get overweight employees to buy into a wellness program?
Employers admit to not-so-nice moves in wake of health reform
The Obama Administration probably isn’t going to like this latest piece of research on its healthcare reform law.
Execs expect to hire, but brace for new regs, workplace challenges
New research says that more than seven in 10 U.S. employers will be in hiring mode in the coming year. Despite that positive outlook, however, they’re expecting a bumpy road ahead.
Firm sued after manager 'promises' benefits
When hiring managers find a really desirable candidate, they often feel pressured to “sell” the job to make sure the offer’s accepted. But here’s one who went too far — and got his company dragged into court.
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