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$567,000 Overtime Mistake: Restaurant Chain Owes 215 Employees

02


Jun

$567,000 Overtime Mistake: Restaurant Chain Owes 215 Employees

For small and midsize business owners in the hospitality industry, it is crucial to understand and comply with employment laws to avoid costly penalties. A recent case involving a restaurant chain in Greenville, South Carolina serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating wage and hour regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s investigation found ...

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Can Help Close the Skills Gap

03


Mar

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Can Help Close the Skills Gap

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) can help employers close the skills gap by encouraging them to hire applicants who often are overlooked, such as people with criminal histories, military veterans and the long-term unemployed.   Here’s what employers should know about participating in the program. Target Groups The program was designed to encourage employers to hire workers ...

7 Ways to Keep Employees and Improve Retention

25


Nov

7 Ways to Keep Employees and Improve Retention

According to Gallup, 51% of employees are looking for a new job, and 68% of employees believe they are overqualified for the job they have. Even engaged employees are job hunting at an alarming rate—37%. Employees who change jobs cite career growth opportunities, pay and benefits, management, company culture, and job fit as reasons for ...

When to Take a Chance on an Inexperienced Applicant

28


Aug

When to Take a Chance on an Inexperienced Applicant

Every hiring manager receives applications from people who are clearly unqualified for the job. Sometimes, however, a candidate with no direct or seemingly-relevant experience applies for a position and, for some reason or another, captures their attention. Often the manager believes the promising applicant could be an exceptional employee, but that hiring the applicant poses ...

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