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That didn’t take long: GOP seeks to overturn rules

05/28/2016
Two efforts are already underway in Congress to block the Department of Labor’s new rules raising the white-collar overtime salary threshold.

Business interests pan DOL rule doubling overtime salary threshold

05/27/2016
The Department of Labor’s May 18 announcement of final rules on white-collar overtime eligibility drew swift reaction.

California’s $15 minimum wage is here, compliance dates are coming

05/27/2016
In March, the California legislature approved the nation’s highest statewide minimum wage.

California paid family leave expansion becomes law

05/27/2016
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation increasing the wage replacement rate under California’s paid family leave program.

Worker satisfaction at highest level in 10 years

05/26/2016
More U.S. workers seem to be satisfied with their jobs than at any time since 2005. But do they have everything they want?

ICE gives advice for internal Form I-9 audits

05/26/2016
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE for short, has provided guidance for employers that want to conduct internal audits of their I-9 forms.

Payday lenders continue to cause payroll headaches

05/24/2016
Payday lenders offer low-income employees a tantalizing proposition: Here’s the money you need right now. They don’t mention the usurious interest rates.

When will baby boomers retire?

05/23/2016
Boomers apparently are ready to work as long as possible.

2016 All-States Chart on Vacation Pay/Termination Laws

05/20/2016
This month’s chart lists states’ laws on Vacation Pay on Termination Laws.

High Court rules: Class actions, contraceptives

05/20/2016
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 16 struck a minor blow against class-action lawsuits and took a pass on a case that could have dealt a blow to the Affordable Care Act. Both cases could have had a substantial effect on some HR operations.