This is where all-in-one workforce management software like coAmplifi comes into play, offering a comprehensive solution for organizations to streamline their operations working in blended remote, hybrid, and onsite work arrangements. The Future of Work in an Ever-Changing Work Environment We’re now living in the work-from-anywhere era where many team members want to avoid being […]
Employers must understand the legal ramifications of classifying a position as hourly (non-exempt) or salary (exempt) because of associated wage & hour compliance requirements. Non-exempt and exempt jobs are defined by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may also be defined by applicable State laws. Definition of Hourly (Non-Exempt) Hourly jobs pay an […]
This article defines positive labor relations, labor management partnership, and explains how they benefit the workplace. What are Positive Labor Relations? Positive labor relations are the relationships between a company’s employees, their respective union, and management working together towards common goals. It includes terms and conditions of employment, and following collective bargaining, is reduced to […]
In both the public and private sectors, for industries that are at risk of organizing, management needs to recognize the importance of union-management collaboration. Each side wants the best for those they represent, but this often leads to an adversarial approach to negotiations. When both sides adopt a collaborative mindset, it clears the path to […]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 73.3 million workers were paid an hourly wage in 2020, representing 55.5 percent of all workers. Of these hourly workers, about 1.1 million received pay at or below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, making up 1.5 percent of all hourly workers. Being paid a […]
Why are Labor Management Partnerships Formed? Many of the partnerships of this type are formed by companies that provide critical community services. Employers, especially in the public sector, are faced with mounting challenges to improve performance and the quality of services while reducing costs. Unions have a stake in the ability of employers to meet […]
Wage & Hour litigation can threaten the health of any business, so it’s critically important for companies to comply with current wage & hour regulations. The U.S. has a long history of laws that protect employee rights, especially those related to wage and hour. Unfortunately, adhering to Federal, State, and local regulations adds complexity to […]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of companies were allowing team members to work from home. That trend gained additional momentum in 2020. A recent Gartner survey reports that over 80% of companies plan to allow part-time remote work after the pandemic, and 47% intend to allow full-time working from home. According to […]
Companies lose money every year to employee theft of equipment and supplies. Even more prevalent is the theft that occurs when employees are paid for the time that they haven’t worked. This form of stealing can be just as harmful to a business as the loss of physical assets. A study conducted by the American […]