AMERICAS

[US] Hooters waitress uses TikTok to highlight low pay [US] Hooters waitress uses TikTok to highlight low pay

“Rose” made the case in her TikTok that “Hooters Girls” were the “main attraction” but received only $2.13 (£1.56) an hour in return.
13 Oct 2021

[US] Employers must accept the reality of rising wages to succeed [US] Employers must accept the reality of rising wages to succeed

Job openings are now at a historic high and small businesses across the nation are crying out for staff. 
11 Oct 2021

[US] Private payrolls rose by 568,000 in September despite Delta [US] Private payrolls rose by 568,000 in September despite Delta

The data was released amidst a climate of concern over how fast hiring could grow in light of ongoing fears...
08 Oct 2021

[US] Major payroll fraud allegation from ex-ATF employee [US] Major payroll fraud allegation from ex-ATF employee

During his time in HR, Joe noticed that personnel doing administrative jobs were being paid special bonuses called “law enforcement...
08 Oct 2021

[California] First US law regulating warehouse labour quotas enacted [California] First US law regulating warehouse labour quotas enacted

The new provisions require all companies using warehouse labour to disclose productivity quotas to employees and government agencies.
06 Oct 2021

[Michigan] IRS has extended tax deadlines for storm victims [Michigan] IRS has extended tax deadlines for storm victims

The IRS extended the deadlines in response to the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began on June 25, 2021,...
05 Oct 2021

[Canada] Has a financial tipping point been reached? [Canada] Has a financial tipping point been reached?

Working from home has resulted in reduced costs from commuting and childcare and the virtual disappearance of many forms of...
01 Oct 2021