in-Fusion Group

As many of us waddle back into the office after a week or two of eating, drinking, and being merry, I for one start thinking about how I can get back on track with a healthier life style. This is the time of year that I start hearing about co-workers teaming up for a weight loss program. Some teams put money into a pool for the biggest loser; they weigh in once a week and begin walking together during lunch.

July 2011:  Farmers Insurance Inc. agreed to pay $1,520,705 in overtime back wages to employees at call centers in Florida, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). "Failing to properly compensate employees for pre or post shift work is a violation of federal law," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.