United States: New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Rises To $8.38 In the New Year

Due to an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), New Jersey’s minimum wage will rise to $8.38 per hour starting January 1, 2015.  This is the second consecutive year that the state’s minimum wage will increase.  Per our prior client alert, last year New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment that increased the state’s minimum wage to $8.25 per hour effective January 1, 2014, and that mandated automatic annual adjustments based on the […]

By | December 22nd, 2014 ||

Canada: Federal Government Announces Compensation For Employers Of Reservists

On November 25, 2014 the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., announced a new Government of Canada program which will provide financial support to employers of Canadian Armed Forces reservists who are deployed on operations.

The Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program (the “Program”) was instituted in response to the increased use of reservists on operations in the mid-late 2000s during Canada’s mission in Afghanistan and the increased burden placed on […]

By | December 22nd, 2014 ||

Australia: Tis the season to be jolly!! Well, only if you have key workplace policies in place

Christmas is always an exciting time and for many it’s the start of various festivities, catch-ups and of course the annual work Christmas party!!!

As an employer, it is also an opportune time to ensure all relevant workplace policies are in place and up to date, because unfortunately work Christmas parties can bring an increase in the likelihood of a workplace claim such as sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination, to name but a few.

If you […]

By | December 21st, 2014 ||