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What I've Been Reading This Week

It seems like the theme this week was minimum wage.  Unsurprisingly, I expect there to be increased coverage of the minimum wage issue in the coming weeks and months as other states push the minimum wage issue.  And on that note, Go USA!


A Few Key Notes for California Employers to Prepare for the Minimum Wage Increase July 1st

Nancy Yaffe has a few things that California employers should review ahead of the scheduled minimum wage increase on July 1st.  While the checklist is rather short, it includes several important items that employers should not forget.


Seattle Leading the Charge for Highest Minimum Wage Rate in the Country

Hourly employees may want to start looking at jobs in Seattle after the Seattle City Council voted to up the hourly minimum wage rate to $15 beginning in 2017.  While the increased rate will be phased in over several years, Seattle is poised to become the leader in the highest minimum wage rates afforded to hourly workers.  This article breaks down a few key elements of what to expect going forward.


7 Common Mistakes Made Regarding Conference Calls

We all, at one point or another, have likely participated in a conference call at work.  Some people love them, others have less than warm feelings about it.  This is a good article by Drew Hubbard in which he identifies 7 common mistakes made regarding conference calls and has an idea on how each mistake can be avoided.  This is one of the better, practical articles I have read recently.

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