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Michigan Minimum Wage Law

01/15/2007

In March 2006, the Michigan legislature passed a new minimum wage law, but then amended it in August to address concerns that the new rate would entitle large segments of Michigan’s work force to overtime pay …

Michigan Youth Employment Standards Act

01/15/2007

Michigan’s child labor law prohibits employers from hiring minors under age 16 in “an occupation that is hazardous or injurious to the minor’s health or personal well-being.” You may hire minors 14 years old provided you obtain permission from their school …

Local Ordinances in Michigan

01/15/2007

Local governments in Michigan can, and sometimes do, legislate their own rules for employers within their jurisdictions. For example, several municipalities have living-wage laws stipulating higher pay than the state minimum wage, as well as bans on sexual orientation discrimination …

Independent Contractors: The Legal Boundaries

01/05/2007
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37 Health Care Cost Containment Strategies

01/03/2007
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Sample Policy: Flexible Scheduling

01/01/2007
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Sample Policy: Working Hours

01/01/2007
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Cheap eats help 1-800-Contacts recruit through employee referrals

01/01/2007

Employees of 1-800-Contacts in Salt Lake City can feast on prime rib with Yukon Gold potatoes and a vegetable for just $2.50 in the company restaurant, a treat from their employer …

Flexibility is ‘Fundamental’ at Wisconsin accounting firm

01/01/2007

Flexibility isn’t a program at accounting firm Jefferson Wells International, says Nadine Guirl, vice president of HR. It’s part of the company’s “fundamental structure”  …

Volunteers can sue for job discrimination

01/01/2007

You may believe that interns, volunteers or other unpaid helpers aren’t official “employees” so they can’t sue for discrimination. You’d be wrong …