by Market Cheetah | Mar 25, 2021 | Compensation Compliance, Employment Law, Human Resources
A provision in a final rule that prohibits employers from taking any portion of workers’ gratuities will take effect on April 30, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). However, the department wants to change or delay other aspects of the rule.
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by Market Cheetah | Mar 11, 2021 | California, Compensation Compliance, Human Resources
California employers are prohibited from rounding time-clock punches for employee meal periods, according to a recent ruling by the state’s high court.
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by Market Cheetah | Mar 10, 2021 | Compensation Compliance, Contingent Staffing, Human Resources
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently sent a proposed rule to the White House that would clarify whether workers are independent contractors or employees. The department recently delayed a rule that was issued by the prior administration.
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by Market Cheetah | Mar 9, 2021 | California, Communicable Diseases, Compensation Compliance, Human Resources
An ordinance in Long Beach, Calif.—which requires grocery stores to pay workers $4 more than their hourly wage for a period of at least 120 days—can take effect, a federal judge in California recently ruled.
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by Market Cheetah | Feb 22, 2021 | Compensation Compliance, Human Resources, Risk Management
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to work remotely, and some may have relocated for a variety of reasons, creating challenges for employers to keep up-to-date records of employee contact information.
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by Market Cheetah | Feb 12, 2021 | Compensation Compliance, Employment Law, Human Resources
As federal lawmakers consider whether to raise the minimum wage to $15, many state and local wage rates have been steadily rising in recent years, and some have reached or surpassed $15 an hour. Compliance can be a challenge for employers in multiple jurisdictions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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