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Closing the Wage Act Door on Contingent Bonuses?: Massachusetts Court Holds Contingent Retention Bonus Not a “Wage” Under...

Earlier this year, we highlighted that the Massachusetts Wage Act (the “Wage Act”), while providing powerful protections to Massachusetts workers, does not apply to a profit-sharing arrangement tied to an employer’s overall...more

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The Dog Days of Sick Leave? NYC Considers Providing Workers Time Off to Care for Pets

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Fido’s under the weather? Is Fluffy due for a check-up? A new bill introduced in the New York City Council aims to give employees time off to care for their furry (or scaley or feathered) friends. The proposed measure seeks...more

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Dear Littler: What Are Some Considerations Before Implementing Our Return-to-Office Policy?

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Dear Littler, We are a professional services company with employees in various states. During the pandemic we shifted to fully remote work. As the pandemic subsided, we still leaned into remote work to attract and retain...more

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IRS Increases Pressure on Businesses That Claimed Employee Retention Tax Credits

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued a news release identifying five new signs that a business’s Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) may be incorrect. It has also begun issuing a third round of letters denying...more

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Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program to Be Reopened: What You Need to Know

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On July 26, 2024, the IRS announced that they are in the final stages of reopening the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program. The ERC is a credit that was available to certain eligible employers...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 22: Compensation Programs with Carrie Cavanaugh of Find Great People

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Filmed live at the annual Greenville SHRM meeting, hosts Tina and Keely welcome Carrie Cavanaugh of Find Great People, a talent acquisition and human resources consulting firm. Carrie shares why all employers should have...more

Littler

Tackling the Pay Gap in Poland: From “Nice to Have” to Essential

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Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more

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USDOL Exemption Salary Level Becomes Final Shortly–We’ll See?

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The Chamber of Commerce has already filed suit to enjoin the new salary levels so we will wait and see what happens. The case was filed in the Eastern District of Texas, a conservative area, so the “odds” are an injunction...more

Ius Laboris

Wage ‘Dollarisation’: balancing inflation and talent retention

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With both the Argentinean and Venezuelan economies tackling high inflation, employers are taking novel steps to promote talent retention....more

Fisher Phillips

Inspiring Inclusion on International Women’s Day: 10 Ways to Empower Women in the Workplace

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The theme of International Women’s Day this year is “Inspire Inclusion.” While it is important to consider the inclusivity and diversity of our workplaces year-round, IWD — which takes place annually on March 8 — is a perfect...more

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Ogletree Deakins Benchmarking Survey Finds Hiring and Retention Issues Top Employers’ List of Concerns

A recent Ogletree Deakins internal benchmarking survey of nearly 1,100 companies revealed that a chief concern of employers was how to hire and retain employees. The survey included companies of all sizes, varying from fewer...more

DirectEmployers Association

DE Under 3: U.S. GAO Report on Military Spouse Employment Focused on Challenges of Part-Time Work

In this week's episode, our experts discuss GAO's report on the difficulties in military spouse employment, how a written program for recruitment, hiring, and retention of these individuals may prove beneficial, and three...more

Clark Hill PLC

[Webinar] Using Equity/Ownership Incentives to Retain Key Employees - February 29th, 9:00 am PT

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This webinar will provide an overview of how to evaluate and implement strategies to retain your key employees and executives using equity based incentives. Join Clark Hill attorneys Jim Brophy, Brad Oxford, and Luke Bailey...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

2024 Labor and Employment Outlook for Manufacturers

As we look ahead to 2024, there are a number of new issues and trends that appear on the local, state, and federal horizon with regard to labor and employment laws that may impact manufacturers. The following are a few of...more

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New Year, New Obligations in British Columbia to Maintain Employment for (Some) Injured Workers

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On January 1, 2024, changes to British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act, introducing a duty to accommodate and maintain employment for certain injured workers, came into effect. For details on the rest of the changes...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

15 Creative Ways to Improve Hourly Employee Retention

Retaining hourly employees has become a critical challenge for organizations across industries, and the problem shows no signs of stopping as Gen Z and Millennials become the largest parts of our organizations. With the...more

Ius Laboris

The Ageing Workforce

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In the context of a rapidly changing world of work, one of the most prominent and pervasive trends is the ageing of the working population, which is dramatic in many parts of the world....more

Troutman Pepper

Water Cooler Talk: Insights From 'The Bear' on Right and Wrong Ways to Manage Employees

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“The Bear” on Hulu takes a close look at the intricacies of people management, generational challenges of today’s workforce, and how to communicate with employees to get the best from them. The show could be a playbook for...more

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IRS Offers Employers a Chance to Withdraw Inaccurate Employee Retention Credit Claims

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Amid an ongoing federal crackdown on fraud in COVID-19 relief programs, the IRS announced that it will offer certain employers an opportunity to withdraw Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims if they are concerned about...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Offering family-friendly workplace policies is more than altruism — it’s an advantage

Offering flexible, family-friendly workplace policies isn’t just corporate altruism. It’s a way for savvy employers to reduce turnover and wasted training, ultimately improving businesses’ bottom line. Companies with...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Incentives to improve employee performance, attendance, commitment

Something to think about. In his recent book, Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work, economist and University of California-San Diego professor Uri Gneezy examines how incentives of various kinds can and do modify...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Revisions to Grocery Worker Recall Rights

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On October 8, 2023, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 647, which revises recall rights for grocery workers when there is a change of control in a grocery establishment....more

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Federal Credit Unions Can Claim Employee Retention Tax Credits

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The IRS released new guidance for federal credit unions as to their ability to claim the Employee Retention Credit under Section 2301 of the CARES Act. According to the Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS, federal credit...more

Littler

Skilled Labor Shortage in Germany – Creative Solutions for Retaining Key Employees and Attracting New Ones

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In Germany there are currently more job vacancies than ever before. The shortage of skilled workers has arguably become the biggest brake on the economy. This is reason enough to take a look at possible solutions from an...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Survive and Thrive: What Businesses Must Do Now to Brace for a Recession - July 13th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

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Most businesses are affected during a recession, from financial implications to employee retention. As uncertainty about the future increases, make sure your business has a plan in place in order to see the light at the end...more

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