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What Tech Workers Need To Know About Overtime

onehitwonder writes "The class-action lawsuit that current and former Apple employees have filed against the company raises questions about what kinds of workers are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — and thus, what kinds of workers are eligible for overtime pay. Some tech workers are covered under it; some are not though perhaps they should be. The lawyer who got IBM workers a $65M settlement from Big Blue for violating labor laws explains why employers often deny tech workers overtime pay and the circumstances under which certain tech workers may or may not be covered under the FLSA. From the article: 'It's not uncommon for employers to err on the side of classifying employees as exempt [from the FLSA], says Sagafi... In fact, the dirty little secret among employers and HR departments is that classifying employees as exe

Employers lobby for simple charging structure for personal accounts

The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority (PADA) has been urged by employers, pension providers and industry bodies to keep the charging structure for the personal accounts scheme simple, flexible and well communicated.

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

PRNewswire/ -- Employers are taking decisive actions to make 401(k) plan participation as easy as possible for employees, according to the 2008 401(k) Benchmarking Survey, conducted by Deloitte, the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS). Survey respondents addressed such topics as eligibility and enrollment, contributions, matching formulas, investment funds, revenue sharing, defined benefit plans, fees, vendors, plan effectiveness, communications and administration.

Labor Department wants employers to disclose 401(k) fees

(Business Insurance)—Employers with 401(k) and other participant-directed individual account plans would have to disclose the fees and expenses of the investment options offered by the plans under rules proposed this week by the Labor Department.

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

Job.travel, the Premium Employment Site for the Travel and Hospitality Industry, Expands with Additional Featured Employers

Job.travel, the Premium Employment Site for the Travel and Hospitality Industry, Expands with Additional Featured Employers

Controlling copyright created in the workplace

Employers aiming to secure ownership of works created by contractors need a signed engagement agreement specifying the assignment of copyright. The Federal Magistrate Court's ruling in "Centrestage Management Pty Ltd v Riedle" highlights the default position that copyright in original works created by hired independent contractors is owned by that individual. Employers should note that several factors can influence whether a worker is deemed a contractor or an employee under Australian law

HighRoads Launches New Blogs for HR 2.0 Guidebook

HighRoads, a company focusing on giving employers control over their health care costs and vendors, has launched two new HR blogs to detail the ways employers are upending their relationships with vendors, consultants and employees.

Workplace BlackBerry Use May Spur Lawsuits

An anonymous reader writes "From an article on cnbc.com: 'As employers hand out electronic devices to their employees at a greater pace, there are growing concerns that workers eligible for overtime pay, known as non-exempt employees, could begin suing their employers for overtime hours earned while tapping on their devices during after-work hours. As a result, lawyers are advising their corporate clients to update their policies and handbooks related to BlackBerry use and reconsider who gets a device.'"

Is Overtime BlackBerry Use Billable?

Can you claim overtime for using your BlackBerry? An increasing number of employers have been facing that question in the past year --- in court. There are cases of workers in California and Ohio that have sued their employers to recoup time spent on their BlackBerry and other workplace tools, such as laptops and other smartphones.

Profit Sharing/401k Council of America Announces National 401(k) Day 2008

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA), a national, non-profit association committed to retirement savings through employee-sponsored defined contribution programs, encourages employers to celebrate the 14th Annual National 401(k) Day, which this year falls on Friday, September 5, 2008. National 401(k) Day is an annual celebration that encourages employers to set aside time at the workplace to spotlight the importance of their 401(k) plans.

Employers boost 401(k)s to keep good employees

Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions, but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k)s to meet workers' demand

CHICAGO (AP) - Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k)s to meet workers' demand

Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers Boost 401(k)s to Meet Workers' Demand

CHICAGO -- Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers embracing 401(k)s more than ever

CHICAGO - Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k)s to meet workers' demand

Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k) benefits

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Employers Beef Up 401(k)s to Meet Demand

Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k)s to meet workers' demand

CHICAGO — Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions, but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers Boost 401(k)s

(CHICAGO) —Corporate America may have turned its back on traditional pensions but it appears to be embracing 401(k)s more than ever.

Employers boost 401(k)s to meet workers' demand

Poll suggests companies are increasing matched contributions, offering more investment advice to attract, retain talented workforce.

Money and you: Employers expected to be responsible for 401(k)s

Last week, I asked readers if they knew how much their 401(k) plan is costing them. Since then, I've heard from many irate readers who suspect that they're being ripped off.

Next Generation of 401(k)s Shows Automatic Enrollment and Step-Up Provisions Doubling Among Employers: Deloitte Survey

Time-Based Lifestyle Funds, Roth 401(k) Plans Also Increasing as Retirement Challenges Continue NEW YORK, July 22

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