Fed Ex just settled a claim making their freelance independent contractor employees! What does that do to the rest of the companies using the on-demand workforce? We are seeing many companies, created and instead of hiring employees, they utilize the freelance worker. Genius, they eliminate the cost of employees, or the expenses of their business… Read more »
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Mayor Garcetti Signs Measure Increasing Minimum Wage in L.A. to $15 Per Hour by 2020
On June 10, 2015, the Los Angeles City Council voted to increase the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour by 2020. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the measure on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Employers are required to increase their minimum wages in steps, starting with an increase to $10.50 an hour by July 1,… Read more »
Misclassification Cost Millions!
Tech companies using Independent contractor, need to rethink how they staff their workforce. Misclassification cost Fed Ex millions. It’s very hard to meet the standards of independent contractors in CA. http://bit.ly/1J3aZkO
Wage and Hour Mistakes!
Piece rates, uniforms, interns, are an easy way for employers to violate wage and hour laws! http://bit.ly/1BX4KXR
Wage and Hour Violations
Employers are the keeper of the records.. No records employers lose. http://bit.ly/1APdOTN
WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA OF HUMAN RESOURCES
THE FUNCTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT HAS REMAINED THE SAME FOR OVER 100 YEARS. THAT’S ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE. Really! I started out in HR in 1987, The HR world has changed dramatically. The only real constant changes! HR functions that are administrative are usually a result of the company not valuing HR. Employer not… Read more »
Employment Decisions
Managing a workforce requires employers to make employment decisions… hasty decisions can have costly consequences. On a daily basis, I receive questions from employers, on employment-related issues. Can I terminate this employee because they are on LOA? Can I lay off this employee who filed a sex harassment claim? How long do I have to… Read more »
Los Angeles city council approves wage hike to $15 per hour!
Los Angeles, to join San Jose, Oakland, San Fransico with minimum wages above the state required. Employers need to start planning for the increased cost of running their business. Employment costs are increasing both wages and benefits cost are rising. http://bit.ly/1cSmDRq