Federal Worker Buyout Deadline Extended Until Feb. 10
The temporary pause on the US government’s Federal Worker Buyout plan of 2025 could increase the number of resignations by Monday. ...
Global Pay Transparency Trends Emphasize Employer Unpreparedness
Global data shows that only 19% of companies have pay transparency strategies in place, although many are working on changing that. ...
The Holiday Bonus Trends for 2024 Paint an Interesting Picture
A survey on the holiday bonus trends for 2024 found that only 42% of employees expect to receive a cash holiday bonus this year. ...
California Offers to Hike Minimum Wages to $18 From 2025
California’s minimum wage law is exploring the possibility of increasing the minimum wage to $18 per hour in 2025-26, with a hike to $17 effective immediately. ...
How to Differentiate Between Exempt vs Non-exempt Employees?
The FLSA has established guidelines to differentiate between exempt and non-exempt employees, which categorizes employees on the basis of wages, overtime benefits, and jo...
Working Weekends—Greece Approves a Six-Day Workweek
Greece’s labor policy update includes a six-day work week, six-month probations, fines for deterring workers from their duties, and regulations for monetary compensatio...
Black Workers Files Lawsuit against General Mills for Racism at Georgia Plant
A lawsuit has been filed against General Mills, the manufacturer of Cheerios and other well-known cereals. General Mills, is being sued by eight Black employees working a...
Top-Tier Transparency—How to Discuss Promotions at Work
Talking to employees about promotions can feel overwhelming but it is not a conversation you should ignore. Be honest and transparent about your decision and create a cul...
Consider a Garden Leave Policy as a Replacement for Your Noncompetes
There are many benefits to garden leave policies such as protection of data and retention of client relations, but they do come with an expensive price tag. ...
It’s a Match! How to Create an Equitable Compensation System That Fits You
Creating effective pay structures takes some planning but by conducting a careful pay equity analysis and offering flexibility companies can effectively plan out their co...
What to Do When Salary Is Withheld during Your Notice Period?
Federal laws do not have explicit guidelines on what to do when a resignation salary is withheld after resignation, but many state-provided payday laws can ensure you rec...
These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All
The Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are two instances of employment laws in the U.S. There are many other ways for employers to adhere to laws and red...
Everything You Need to Know about the Non-compete Clause
Understand the concept of a non-compete clause. Explore how it works and why the American FTC is leaning towards prohibiting its use. ...
Paid Family Leave by State Number Increasing in U.S.
If you do business in one of the U.S. states offering family leave laws, the answer should be yes. Without paid family leave, many Americans, when faced with a significan...
Conference Board Announces CEOs Plan to Increase Wages by a Minimum of 3%
This trend of utilizing technology in education has been beneficial, providing students with more opportunities to learn and engage with the material. ...
The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. According to a salary budget survey conducted by Payscale, more than three-fourt...
