Tips to Get Employees to Take Safety Training Seriously
Employees will be more likely to pay attention during training and to use what they learn back on the job when your organization follows these tips:
Employees will be more likely to pay attention during training and to use what they learn back on the job when your organization follows these tips:
By Bonnie M. Boryca The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay minimum wage and overtime to nonexempt employees. Most employers are familiar with the Act’s exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, computer, and outside sales employees. The particulars of the exemptions are set forth in U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations, and deciding […]
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