Minimum wage increases took effect Friday | Specialized military veterans find career fit at tech startups | New overtime rules: What they are and how you can comply
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Fifteen cities, states and counties -- including Maryland, Oregon and Washington, D.C. -- had minimum wage hikes scheduled Friday, according to the Employment Policies Institute. "It's very confusing to deal with this patchwork approach" of increases, says Michael Saltsman, research director at the institute. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (7/1)
New overtime rules: What they are and how you can comply New federal rules applying to overtime pay take effect in December and may be a game changer for your business. Mike Trabold, director of compliance at HR tech services provider Paychex, reviews the changes and offers a nine-point checklist to help employers prepare. Small Business Trends (6/30)
Mental health is new focus for telemedicine Telemedicine companies are convincing a growing number of employers and health insurers that remote mental-health services can cut costs and add convenience for patients. "Every year, nearly 1 in 4 adults will deal with a mental health disorder, yet less than half of these individuals will actually receive treatment," American Well's Zereana Jess-Huff said. Forbes (6/30)
The HR Leader
Stop avoiding difficult performance conversations Many leaders should be having ongoing performance and feedback conversations but aren't, and Marlene Chism spotlights the warning signs of avoidance. "There are only two real barriers to initiating difficult conversations: The avoidance of discomfort, and the lack of skill," she writes. SmartBrief/Leadership (7/4)
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