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The federal minimum wage rose from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour today. It is the second of three scheduled increases to the federal minimum wage. This increase will affect employers in most states.
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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has challenged state agencies and businesses to continue to expand programs that offer options for employees who commute to work.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published new compliance assistance covering religious discrimination in the workplace.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that would provide workers with summary information on 401(k)plans, including fee and expense information, for investment options available under their plans.
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CheckPoint HR, LLC, has released a list of reasons employers should make background checks a standard practice in their hiring process.
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On July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage rises from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. It is the second of three scheduled increases to the federal minimum wage. This increase will affect employers in most states.
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A large package delivery firm has such a policy, which bars any manager from dating any hourly employee--ever or anywhere. One manager began dating an hourly worker from another office. He was warned of the policy violation, but then the pair married, and he assumed they were no longer in violation. Instead, he was fired, and he sued for race discrimination.
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A group that accredits healthcare organizations has released a draft of standards for wellness programs.
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