In The News

What’s new in HR and payroll? Scan the latest news from around the web.

 

Federal lawsuits alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act have more than doubled nationwide in recent years. This timely article shows that an increased emphasis on overtime — along with nonpayment for the work — is alleged to be a big part of the problem.

SHRM reports that a recent ruling placing a 180-day limit on the time workers have to file most pay discrimination complaints drew harsh criticism from Congress and prompted a legislative fix.

IOMA has been providing a practical and independent insider’s voice to payroll managers since 1988 via newsletters, research, special reports and training.

The APA has introduced online training. The Fundamentals of Payroll course covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of entry-level payroll professionals and those who support the payroll industry.

Business & Legal Reports is a member community offering reliable information and tools related to employee compensation, including the recent article “Disaster Planning for Payroll: Keeping People First".

Has your company ever considered changing employee pay frequency? If so, what are the issues to consider? This recent article on pay frequency by the American Payroll Association provides details.

Useful, timely labor law information from the Department of Labor on various labor and employment topics.

Small business represents the majority of all employers in America. The non-profit National Federation of Independent Business is the nation’s leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Their website contains updated status of state and federal small business issue.

Payroll Manager’s Report, a monthly publication by the Institute of Management & Administration, is written for payroll practitioners working with small and large employers. It provides how-to information on managing a payroll department cost effectively and service-efficiently.