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Employment laws to watch in 2019

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Long ago, child labor was common and legal. At the turn of the last century, workers had few legal protections from wage theft or unsafe working conditions. Companies in many parts of the country are now forbidden from asking a job candidate to reveal their salary history during the application or interview process.

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

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As a result, increasing numbers of employees consider their wellness to be equally important as traditional priorities such as job stability, salary and benefits. Often, this type of tool is available via your company’s health insurance carrier. Why do employee wellness programs matter?

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Should your company offer severance pay?

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The upside of a severance package is that it affords your organization some legal protections. Work with your legal representatives to ensure your severance agreement language is in full compliance with the states where you operate and where your employees work. The reason to not offer severance pay is usually financial.

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

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The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. And if you think insurance can shield you from such expenses, think again. Generally, offering comp (compensatory) time in lieu of paying overtime is not legal for private employers.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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We all want to earn a competitive salary and benefits while performing meaningful work that challenges us and enables us to grow in our careers. If your military employee deploys for weeks or even months, your company is legally required to hold their job for them for the duration of the deployment.

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Employee or contractor? 6 common mistakes when classifying workers

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To help you figure out whether your workers are classified correctly, we’ll cover: Basic legal resources and information you need to know Who enforces the law on worker classification, and what happens if you’ve misclassified workers (either intentionally or unintentionally) The most common mistakes you should avoid to stay out of trouble.

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Sponsoring a foreign national: Everything you need to know

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Always review with legal counsel to oversee the process and to answer any questions about foreign national sponsorship and the changing laws that affect employment. Federal law requires all employees complete an I-9 form for legal identification. Comply with insurance requirements. Meet salary and benefit requirements.

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