Initiative 77 is an initiative that was approved by Washington, D.C. voters in a 55.14% majority vote. The point of this initiative is to make up the difference between tip-pay and minimum wage for tipped employees if the employee does not earn the hourly minimum...
Many new entrepreneurs feel prepared for anything when they first open their business, but as they quickly find out, maintaining a workforce requires precise knowledge and expertise if the business is to thrive and stay in the good graces of various government labor...
For countless entrepreneurs, working with employees is one of the major highlights of owning and operating their own business. However, with the advantages of employing workers come serious responsibilities and laws to follow, so employers should do everything in...
While car ownership is the norm today, during the 1920s, the most popular method of travel for both people and freight was by rail. In fact, railroads were so vital to the nation that during World War One, President Woodrow Wilson nationalized America’s entire rail...
Employees, before you go on strike over money, think through the gain versus loss. For example, let’s say you are earning 600/week. That’s $15.00/hr. And the company has offered a 3% raise. However, your union wants a 5% increase in wages. If the parties are unable to...
Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.
