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With the world’s focus on the USA Presidential Election, we thought it was interesting to take a look at whether issues affecting the worker feature in the respective Democrat/Republican bid for votes. After all, the changing employment landscape, is top of the agenda here in the UK and the subject of our forthcoming seminar on the 12th November. Surprisingly, in the USA, a country where Worker Protections are widely viewed as lagging well behind Europe, the subject does feature a little in the current Presidential debate. Issues such as the minimum wage, a staggeringly low $7.25 per hour, job creation, overtime pay and Union recognition have all received airtime, with the respective parties having clear blue water between them. However, possibly the most interesting employment issue that has featured is that of “employee non-competes”. It is estimated that in the USA an unbelievable 30m employees have signed such agreements with their employers, almost the same number as the entire UK workforce. Once again, the Democrats and Republicans have very different views on the subject, with proposed legislation to limit such arrangements the subject of much disagreement in the legislature and, inevitably, the US legal system. Here In the UK, non-compete clauses/business protection agreements remain part of our employment landscape, despite regular reviews, however, the recently introduced Employment Rights Bill did not include anything new. ViewHR are running the “Changing workplace and employment landscape” seminar for all HR professionals on November 12th in Southampton. There are a few tickets still available if you would like to attend: https://lnkd.in/ei5qjVeN

Some employers use shady tactics to underpay hard-working employees. The most common we've seen are: ✅Misclassifying employees as "independent contractors" ✅Manipulating timesheets ✅Counting tips as wages ✅& Asking employees to work off-the-clock #workersrights #legaladvice

The new rule uses the six-factor test, which evaluates the "economic reality" between a potential employer and a worker. As misclassification of workers is a quick and easy way to incur steep penalties, employers who utilize independent contractors should review the requirements of the DOL's new rule.

How will the Government's proposals affect zero hour contracts and sick pay? Read more in my blog post below. https://lnkd.in/ekaj6Yut #employmentlaw #employmentlawyer #labourgovernment #employmentrightsbill #employmentrights #workersrights

States and local jurisdictions are much more active in regulating the labor and employment space than is the federal government with a divided Congress. Check out this great summary of some trends you should be tracking.

The deadline to comply with a new U.S. Dept. of Labor rule regarding worker classification is fast approaching. Is your company ready? Learn more: https://buff.ly/4bRIc3f #businessowners #independentcontractor #businessowner #employeestatus #newrules

For most employers, the salary threshold for exempt employees has leapt to $43,888. Is your organization ready? Uncover strategies to adapt and thrive under the new DOL regulations with the latest from REDW's trusted #HRConsultants. #LaborLawUpdate #HRStrategy

For most employers, the salary threshold for exempt employees has leapt to $43,888. Is your organization ready? Uncover strategies to adapt and thrive under the new DOL regulations with the latest from REDW's trusted #HRConsultants. #LaborLawUpdate #HRStrategy

For most employers, the salary threshold for exempt employees has leapt to $43,888. Is your organization ready? Uncover strategies to adapt and thrive under the new DOL regulations with the latest from REDW's trusted #HRConsultants. #LaborLawUpdate #HRStrategy

For most employers, the salary threshold for exempt employees has leapt to $43,888. Is your organization ready? Uncover strategies to adapt and thrive under the new DOL regulations with the latest from REDW's trusted #HRConsultants. #LaborLawUpdate #HRStrategy