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FLSA Pitfalls and Innocent Errors
Inspired by the presentation given by Astron’s own Michael F. Maciekowich, in partnership with Bond, Schoenick, & King, entitled: “Can Your Compensation System Weather the (Hurricane) Winds of Change from the Obama Administration?” this edition of Astronology will tackle some of the pitfalls and innocent errors organization sometimes find themselves in when handling serious issues with the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA.

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What is the Equal Employment Commission EEOC and Does it Cover Small Biz
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training. 15 or more employees includes by its very definition includes small businesses.
Protecting Your Employees and Company in the Face of Big Labor's Ambitious Legislative Agenda
Changes in labor laws are only a few months away. With the incoming Democratic administration and Congress, these laws that were once on the back burner are now at the forefront. Be ready for these changes, and this article will help you prepare so none of the impending changes will affect your organization.

General Contractors Liability Insurance, Certificates of Insurance, the Misnomers
General Contractors Liability Insurance, Additional Insureds, Certificates of Insurance, the Misnomers. Regarding General Contractors Liability Insurance and General Liability Insurance Certificates, there is a grand misnomer running rampant through the construction industry in NY, NJ and MA. I only speak about these states because I am familiar with their laws as they apply to the insurance, construction industry and the labor law. Please check your federal (OSHA), state, city and local government for laws as they apply to the construction industry and the labor law.

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.
Minimum wage – good or bad for business?
The questions around the minimum wage are always going to create a heated discussion and in my opinion is just another way for governments and usually socialist style governments to control the economy and turn things in to a nanny state! What is a minimum wage? The minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily or monthly wage that employers may legally pay to their employees. Minimum wage laws also prevent workers from selling their labour at an amount which is lower than the minimum wage level. Those that defend and advocate a minimum wage say that it increases the standard of living of workers and also reduces poverty.
Piece work, and piece rate payment. Is this a strategy for your organization?
The purpose of piece rates is to motivate employee performance in return for a monetary reward. A simple, valid concept which is centuries old. Incentives are effective employee motivators because most people go to work for money in the first place. But incentives also benefit a company. This article explains why, and how piece rate pay systems can help your organization. Please keep in mind that piece rates don't replace minimum wage laws. But piece rates will often insure that actual labor costs match budgeted costs more closely.

What is Your Value?
Our society wages value in terms of numbers. This is especially evident in the workplace. You get up, go to work, labor away at your tasks for eight hours and at the end of year receive a wage perhaps $30,000. This is your worth, what is your value.

FLSA Overtime Rules and Regulations, Practical Applications
Every business owner knows that trying to decipher your employees’ payroll can quickly become a nightmare, especially if you are not well versed in the latest rules and regulations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, record keeping, overtime pay, and child labor standards affecting all workers in practically all areas. Listed below are a few of the FLSA specifications and how they affect the small business owner.
Employment and Labor Law in California Updates
While federal legislation on small employers remains complex and burdensome across the country, overbearing employment and labor laws in California are helping it maintain its reputation as the one of the most litigious states in the Union. Recent court cases highlight the complexity and exposure of labor laws in California, and the lengths to which employers must go to be informed and protected.
California Labor Law Update: Recent Court Decisions Favor Employers
The State of California is notorious for its liberal, pro-employee court system and complex employment regulations. Labor laws in California typically favor employees, and employers have paid billions in settlements for a range of violations, such as wage and hour infractions, discrimination and wrongful termination. However, several high profile court cases in California recently favored the employer, providing some relief to the constant barrage of employment lawsuits.
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