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More People Moonlighting
Whether or not you believe we’re in a recession, a lot of people are taking a hit to their wallets and bank accounts and have to deal with it in some relatively old-fashioned ways.
Seven Steps to Avoid Employee Lawsuits
Labor and employment disputes represent the top litigation threat to the majority of U.S. corporations, so it's no wonder that a major fear for business leaders is the fear of employee lawsuits.

Federal Minimum Wage Increase
REMINDER: On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour from the current level of $6.55, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Most employers in our industry, whether the management company or the homeowners association directly, believe that substantial costs can be saved by their associations utilizing independent contractors in lieu of employees.
The Fearful FLSA Audit
In this issue of Astronology, we take a look at the Department of Labor audit, and the steps you can take in order to avoid one.
Changes in Human Resources: What Should we Look For in 2009?
2009 has been promised as a year of change. How will this affect your organization, specifically in a Human Resources way? Well, in a few ways. With new FMLA laws, new amendments to the ADA law, and a talent retention crisis looming on the horizon, use this article to better prepare your organization for any change which will affect your HR department.

I9 Compliance includes Small Businesses Too
Employers large and small are responsible for the completion and retention of I-9 Forms for all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, hired for employment in the United States. An employee is defined as any individual compensated for services or labor by an employer.
Is Business Ownership In Your Future
Anyone who wishes to start a business must first do a lot of self assessment and planning otherwise the business venture may flounder easily.
Keeping Your Variable Compensation Programs in Compliance with the FLSA
Ever wondered how to keep your bonus/incentive programs within the FLSA guidelines? Then this is all you need.

The Top 6 Ways to Violate the FLSA
The title says it all here: 6 ways that organizations violate the Fair Labor Standards Act.

2007 - The Year in Reviews in Human Resources and a Look at 2008
A look through 2007 and what should we focus on in 2008 to make it the best year yet.

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Employee Trusts
The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The employee trust must be part of a plan sponsored by the employer company and qualified under regulations set by either the Internal Revenue Service Code (as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan or ESOP) or the Department of Labor (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act or ERISA). Applicants covered by the ERISA regulations must also secure an exemption from the Department of Labor regulations prohibiting certain loan transactions.
Glossary of National Labor Relations Board Terms
Charge--An allegation made by an individual, employer, or labor organization of an unfair labor practice under the Act. Charges are filed at NLRB's regional offices.
An Overview of Dominican Labor Law
1. Introduction Labor relationships in the Dominican Republic are governed by Law No. 16-92 of May 29, 1992, commonly known as the Labor Code, which is characterized by its strong and sometimes inflexible protection of the rights of the individual employee. This overview is a brief yet detailed summary of the Labor Code’s most relevant provisions. All references in parentheses refer to articles in the Labor Code unless otherwise specified. Please note that no overview can validly substitute professional legal assistance.
Finance: More Than Number Crunchers
Finance: More Than Number Crunchers - When someone from the Financial department walks into a room of people from the sales and marketing departments, the conversation dies down and everyone waits for the killjoy to leave. But it doesn't have to be this way! In this article, you'll read about the common problem that businesses have – the idea that the Finance department just sits around to crunch numbers and suck all the fun out of the work place – and you'll read about a potential solution – three ideas that can turn the Finance department into success-generating business developers who empower the sales department to thrive.

Landing Pages – The Key to Turning Potential Customers into Paying Clients
How many of you have ever wandered around a department store looking for a simple but elusive item? How many times have you gone from one department to the next wishing someone would tell you exactly where to find what you’re looking for? As a customer this is a frustrating experience, and the store just might lose you as a customer. Here’s a question: When someone clicks on your banner or PPC ad, are they directed to your home page? If your answer is yes, then you may have many customers needlessly wandering around your department store, too.

Federal Minimum Wage Increase
REMINDER: On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour from the current level of $6.55, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Labor Day…Just Another Holiday?
Every year, near the end of August, many prepare for the federal holiday of Labor Day on the first Monday of September. A lot of people consider Labor Day the close of summer. Many look forward to the last summer barbeque, time spent with family and friends, and also the Labor Day sales! Interestingly, the origins of the Labor Day holiday are not always discussed. In this edition of Astronology we will crack open the history books to discover the origins of the federal holiday of Labor Day.

Preparing an Accurate Marketing Budget
Although every department is expected to prepare an annual budget, most do not understand the intrinsic value of effectively leveraging this management process. Take a step back from the budget and evaluate what your department will be expected to deliver this year. Next, identify which budget model will provide the most value to your department. Use Demand Metric’s downloadable Department Budget Template to help you prepare your annual budget.
The Fearful FLSA Audit
In this issue of Astronology, we take a look at the Department of Labor audit, and the steps you can take in order to avoid one.
P3 Compliance and Constructing Policies That Hold Up in Court
The Department of Labor tells us they are overwhelmed, understaffed and shifting additional burden to employers for employment law compliance. This can be a great deal for the average employer to undertake. HRS has taken some time to prepare a quick "how to" blueprint for employers.

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