Findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that US job openings soared by nearly one million! That’s the highest-level number overall since the bureau started tracking data over twenty years ago. In addition, there are several hot job markets that are hiring, which you can read more about here. Economists had originally predicted…
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Recent job data reveals some interesting trends for in-demand jobs of 2021. Not surprisingly, tech leads the pack as the fastest-growing jobs of all. Digital marketing roles are among the fastest-growing, as are digital content creators and UX design. Tech to the Rescue This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone. Technology is everywhere. It
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Everyone loves payday right? But do you love your pay stub? Well, if you live in these 9 states you don’t even get one because federal law doesn’t require employers to provide them. But what do you do if you need one? Well, we answer all those questions. Let’s begin with the fact that private
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So, like most people these days, you’ve been working from home. But you’re wondering if all the hours you’ve worked, including off-hours and overtime, qualify as “paid” time? Well, you’re in luck! The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance for both workers and employers on rights and responsibilities under federal leave, wage, and
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Attention All New York State Employers! To keep you informed of all the latest HR news and policies, we at Fingercheck want to make you aware of the Oct. 9th deadline to conduct Anti-Sexual Harassment Training. As part of the 2018 Women’s Agenda for New York: Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity, New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo
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17 opinion letters that were previously withdrawn by the Obama Administration were reissued on January 5 by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). What are opinion letters and why do these particular letters signify so much? What’s the bottom line for employers? Opinion Letters The publication of opinion letters
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Employers across the nation were stunned when a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Obama’s landmark legislation extending mandatory overtime pay to millions, one week before its December 1st start date. Since the ruling was issued on Tuesday, November 22nd, little else has been reported, leaving employers nationwide wondering whether the rule will be axed permanently. While
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The Fair Labor Standards Act requires all covered employers to keep certain records for each nonexempt worker, including hours worked each day and total hours worked each workweek. However, for smaller businesses, tracking employee time is often treated more casually. Employees may receive no instruction or information regarding how their time is monitored. Instead, supervisors are
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A federal judge in Texas blocked an Obama administration rule on Tuesday expanding mandatory overtime pay to millions of salaried workers. The regulation, which was developed with the Department of Labor, would have doubled the salary level under which salaried workers are eligible for earning overtime pay. The rule was scheduled to take effect on
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