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Announcing the New King of the Valley Jesters: Stephen Koppekin

Announcing the New King of the Valley Jesters: Stephen Koppekin

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 3, 2017 | News, Stephen Koppekin

The Valley Jesters has appointed me as the new King (Chairman of the Board).  I have appointed Harvey Turell as the Crown Prince, the second in command.  The Valley Jesters, composed of seventy-two members at any given time, is made up of men who enjoy philanthropy,...
The History of Labor Day

The History of Labor Day

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 3, 2017 | Labor, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

In the midst of the Industrial Revolution, Americans worked twelve-hour days for seven days a week to make a decent living. The working conditions weren’t safe, as everyone worked in unsafe conditions, weren’t given proper breaks, and the areas weren’t very sanitary....
Before The FLSA, Labor Conditions Were Like This

Before The FLSA, Labor Conditions Were Like This

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 2, 2017 | Labor, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1938. It establishes a minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers. For the past 80 years, this law has...
Executive Orders: Changing Requirements for Federal Government Workers

Executive Orders: Changing Requirements for Federal Government Workers

by Stephen Koppekin | Feb 1, 2017 | Business, Labor, Stephen Koppekin

The Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors and Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Orders are bringing changes to contractor’s and subcontractor’s contracts in 2017. Signed into law by former President Obama, contractors and subcontractors that enter...
How to Create an Apprenticeship Program

How to Create an Apprenticeship Program

by Stephen Koppekin | Jan 31, 2017 | Business, Stephen Koppekin, Tips for Employers

Apprenticeship programs prepare workers to compete in today’s changing economy. It’s a great idea to implement a program in your workplace because it’s a win-win-win situation that benefits employers, employees, and workforce systems by keeping up with advancing...
Why All States Should Follow California’s Private Information (PI) Definition

Why All States Should Follow California’s Private Information (PI) Definition

by Stephen Koppekin | Jan 23, 2017 | Business, Stephen Koppekin

Companies like LinkedIn and Yahoo had their fair share of data breaches last year. In May, a hacker stole 6.5 million encrypted passwords from LinkedIn and posted them to a Russian crime forum. What’s even better is that the hacker sold an additional 117 million email...
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