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US workers gain more freedom to change jobs as government bans noncompete agreements

Workplace Insight

The agency predicts the creation of 8,500 new businesses every year, along with an average annual pay increase of $524 for workers. “They will have more freedom to choose where they work and can expect to command higher salaries.” The rule is expected to take effect in four months but faces potential legal challenges.

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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

BMT Office Administration

There are a couple of common mistakes that can occur at this stage, including: Paying someone as an independent contractor when they do not meet the legal criteria for this classification. This information is used by state and federal agencies to locate parents who owe child support payments and are subject to income withholding.

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4 Monumental Ways Banning Noncompete Clauses Will Transform The Future Of Work

Allwork

The future of work would look dramatically different without them, and business leaders are sounding the alarm that their removal would change everything from the protection of trade secrets to hiring practices, salary ranges, employee turnover, career trajectories, advertising practices, and more. .

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

Working for a temp agency can either land you a full-time job or help to keep you employed while you are looking. A more experienced assistant is also looking for a higher salary, where a younger assistant is usually willing to work for less money because they don’t have the experience. Don’t underestimate the value of temping.

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Can Recruiters Avoid Gender Bias In Workplace With These 4 Steps?

Recruit CRM

Several business hubs like New York, California, London, Massachusetts and so on have brought about regulations like banning the practice of asking for salary history before hiring or bringing into effect The Equal Pay Act as discussed above. Your candidates, irrespective of their gender, must be treated in the same manner.

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Feelings mixed about recent college hires

On The Job

I was once told I couldn't receive a rise in my salary despite outstanding work for over a year in a company because "I didn't need it." November 11, 2009 2:13 AM Myka | Recruitment Agencies said. My 5 New Rules for Cellphone Use Could Your Texting Get You In Legal Hot Water at W.

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