Seattle recently decided that the Obama administration’s push for a $10 per hour federal minimum wage just wasn’t enough for its liking. (more…)
Minimum Wage
Companies with workers who earn the minimum wage will be paying more in many states starting last Wednesday. (more…)
Yes, moving towards a paperless payday is a noble goal. But tread very carefully if you’re using this particular strategy to do it. (more…)
As CFOs are well aware, employment laws seem to favor workers against their employers, and they often cost firms money. But that’s not always the case. (more…)
Should Finance be in charge of the HR department? That's one argument being made. (more…)
President Obama's State of the Union address touched on a number of issues last Tuesday. But the one sticking out for most companies is his proposal to increase the minimum wage. (more…)
A pay cut is one thing, but a host of city employees in Scranton, PA, who were earning an average of $56,000 per year just saw their pay slashed to federal minimum wage levels. (more…)
Here's a good reason to make sure your workers are classified correctly: The feds have made it crystal clear they mean to come after any employer they suspect of classifying employees incorrectly. (more…)
When this convenience store owner asked his workers to guess who the next cashier to be fired would be, did he actually think something positive would occur? (more…)
Overtime pay’s great … when you’re the one earning it! But for employers it’s a major expense and a major headache. (more…)
A new bill designed to stop misclassification has landed in Congress. Should it pass, you'll be hit with much more stringent reporting responsibilities. (more…)
