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How to Ensure Your Pay Practices Are in Compliance With Pay Disclosure Laws

Find out what your company needs to know about pay transparency and complying with pay disclosure mandates.

Everything You Need to Know About Wage and Hour Lawsuits

Complying with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws can be intimidating. But comply you must — or risk a wage and hour lawsuit.

How to Avoid an Expensive Tip Pooling Mistake

Sharing tips is a common practice in the restaurant industry. However, it’s a practice that regulators are trying to stop. Keep these tip compliance requirements in mind.

DOL Proposes Employee-Friendly Rule for Determining Independent Contractor Status

When determining independent contractor status, the DOL wants employers to use a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” wherein all the factors are equally weighted.

HR Headaches: Budget for Higher Salary Increases for 2023

While the expense of salary increases will rise, it may still offset the budget cost of attrition — particularly in a competitive market.

What Is a Payroll Calendar — And How Do You Make One?

Do not confuse payroll calendars with payroll checklists. Though they share overlapping features, they are essentially different. 

How to Evaluate Your Compensation Plan

The right compensation package is key to attracting and retaining a high-quality workforce.

20 Best Countries to Work In

Think you work in the best country in the world? Think again, as we reveal which country is really the best to work in (Hint: the U.S. doesn't make the cut!).

What Potential SCOTUS Ruling on Overtime Pay for Worker Who Earned $200K Could Mean for Your Business

Generally, a company does not have to pay overtime rates to a white-collar worker who is an executive, administrative, or professional.

What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?

Determining compensable work time under the Portal-to-Portal Act is not always clear-cut.