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The 6 Ways “Covfefe” Can Improve HR Compliance

It all began last week with a (possible) typographical error in a tweet from our 45th President, “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”
At first, President Trump’s tweet confused us; “covfefe” even stumped a spelling bee champ while creating a spike in demand for novelty license plates.
But then President Trump doubled down on Twitter, “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!” Well, his Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, told reporters, “The president and a small group of people know exactly what he meant.”
Folks, you’re in luck! As part of that small group of people, I know exactly what President Trump met. You see, “covfefe” is the solution to all of your HR-compliance problems.
No, the House didn’t really vote “to make it legal for employers to cheat workers out of overtime.”
So, I’m calling you know what on Senator Warren’s tweet last week.
Yes, the U.S. House of Representatives did greenlight a measure called the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017. This bill would allow, in certain situations, the substitution of comp time for overtime. And, if it passes through the Senate, the President is likely going to sign it.
But unlike the scare posts from other publications, which suggest that the sky will fall if the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 becomes law, I’ll explain why this law is good for employers and employees. Continue reading
The two new bills in Congress that should be on every employer’s radar

After some Monday clickbait and yesterday’s doppelgänger edition, I’d like to be serious with today’s post.
***fart*** Continue reading
President Trump taps Alexander Acosta as his new pick for Labor Secretary
According to you, these were the top five posts for 2016 at The Employer Handbook
Out of 276,376 page views in 2016 — thanks for reading and clicking refresh, dad — these five were straight fire!!!
5. The new DOL overtime rules are here. You’ve got HR questions? I have answers!
4. Foul! Nasty tweets to Steph Curry’s family cost a Cavs fan his job.
U.S. businesses spent HOW MUCH preparing for those overtime rules?!?

The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rules were supposed to impact something like 5 million employees. Those rules would have taken effect on December 1. But, about that…
And, those proposed rules are now on life support.
Still, even the specter of the rule change achieved its intended effect.
PODCAST: Enjoined OT Rules – Now What?
Really, Eric. Another post about those darn Department of Labor overtime rules?!?
Hold up! This one’s different.
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