In just one week California’s minimum wage increases by $1.00 from $8.00 to $9.00 per hour. This increase shouldn’t come as a surprise because it takes time to implement procedures to remain in compliance with relevant state and federal labor laws. In the event you did not know about the minimum wage increase we have Read more
Under three new initiatives, workers in Alberta, Canada will be taking home more pay, be better able to care for ill family members, and develop a better understanding of their workplace rights. Minimum Wage Minimum wage earners in Alberta will get a raise on September 1, 2014, when the province’s two minimum wage rates increase Read more
Under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligible employees of covered employers are entitled to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This includes certain military family leave provisions which are also outlined under the Act. The Department of Labor is getting close to publishing a Notice of Proposed Rule-making (NPRM) Read more
This month, Louisiana Economic Development launches the Louisiana Job Connection, a new, free website designed to meet the increasing talent demands of Louisiana employers with the skills of job seekers. The website promises an accelerated job/applicant search process saving employers and prospective employees time and money, reducing unemployment, increasing productivity and expanding sales for small Read more
Statistics show there was a period of decline in teen summer employment rates in the early to mid 2000’s. Was the decline due to more teens concentrating on academics or the result of a weakened labor market due to recessionary times? Probably a little of both, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May Read more
Twice a year, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) releases its regulatory agenda indicating its rulemaking and enforcement priorities for the coming one-year period. This spring, the DOL announced that it will pay particular attention to Wage and Hour Division regulations. The proposed rulemaking activity will impact employers across all industries. Among the proposed changes, Read more
The Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces close to 200 federal laws. These laws cover the majority of workplace activities, businesses, applicants, workers, retirees and contractors. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – This law outlines standards for wages and overtime pay. For nonagricultural operations, it restricts youths working hours and types of jobs they Read more
Yesterday, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced its notice of proposed rulemaking to raise the hourly minimum wage rate for employees of federal government contractors and subcontractors to $10.10 per hour beginning January 1, 2015. The proposed rule implements President Obama’s Executive Order 13658 establishing new minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. Under the Read more
California employers with one or more employees are required to distribute the Workers’ Compensation Pamphlet to all new employees at the time of hire, or no later than the end of the first pay period. This mandatory-to-distribute pamphlet has been updated. Employers must begin distributing the pamphlet on and after July 1, 2014. Updates are Read more
This week Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law legislation phasing in increases in the state’s minimum wage rate from the current $8.73 per hour to $10.50 per hour by 2018. The change is a much needed boost for minimum wage workers. Until now, Vermont’s minimum wage was tied to the Consumer Price Index and Read more
