• It's About Your Paycheck!

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It's About Your Paycheck!

By: WRKdefined
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  • Your journey to financial wellness starts here! Our goal: To Empower and educate! You can access their LinkedIn profiles. https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/escobarbrian https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/william-duncan-477051187
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  • California: Minimum Wage

    California: Minimum Wage
    Oct 30 2024
    California Minimum Wage: Insights, Impacts, and Solutions In this comprehensive episode of It's About Payroll and It's About Your Paycheck, hosts Brian and Walt delve into the intricacies of California's minimum wage laws, highlighting the importance of understanding local wage variations across different cities and counties. The discussion covers recent trends and societal impacts of minimum wage increases, particularly in the fast food industry. Insights are shared on the positive job growth data and concerns from business owners about higher wages. Notably, the episode reveals a shocking payroll fraud case involving underpaid workers and emphasizes the importance of payroll compliance. Featured resources include Berkeley.edu for accurate wage information and the TimeTrack Go system for efficient payroll management. The episode concludes with a discussion on California's inflation-based wage adjustments and a teaser for upcoming content on paycheck rules and financial insights. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed and follow the show for more valuable payroll-related content. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:40 Casual Conversation and Banter 01:27 Reflections on Life and Success 02:43 AI and Music Industry Controversies 03:46 Hip Hop and Movie Recommendations 06:37 California Minimum Wage Discussion 08:18 Fast Food Industry Wage Issues 10:17 Payroll Fraud and Legal Consequences 12:38 Sponsor Message and Upcoming Webinar 13:48 Exploring Time Track Go Features 14:48 California Minimum Wage Breakdown 16:44 Understanding Local Wage Variations 20:22 Employee Rights and Responsibilities 21:26 Employer Compliance and Challenges 24:14 Safe Talk: Wage Adjustments and Cost of Living 28:11 Closing Remarks and Future Topics Links/Sources https://www.fastcompany.com/91212542/when-california-raised-fast-food-wages-jobs-actually-increased-thats-not-what-the-industry-wants-you-to-think [Wage Theft in California] (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlsepressreleases.htm) - [Immigrant Workers and Wage Theft](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-06-20/wage-theft-immigrant-workers-california) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Port Strikes, Texas Paychecks, and Pantry Panic – What’s Coming for Your Wallet?

    Port Strikes, Texas Paychecks, and Pantry Panic – What’s Coming for Your Wallet?
    Oct 28 2024
    Join hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II in this episode of 'It's About Payroll' as they explore the intricacies of payroll deductions in Texas, including the significance of written consent and legal implications of unauthorized deductions. Stay informed on the latest labor strike news impacting Eastern and Gulf ports and its ripple effect on consumers. Discover trends like Amazon's and Citibank's back-to-office mandates and third-party vendor scrutiny, and Tesla's controversial sick time checks in Germany. Learn about employee rights, the importance of updating personal details for year-end payroll, and insightful discussions on Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enhance your knowledge on these key topics to ensure a positive and informed work experience. Don't miss the introduction of our sponsor, TimeTrackGo, and its new time-tracking features aligned with FLSA changes. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/30/ports-strike-truckers-rails-billions-in-cargo-shutdown.html REMOTE RAGE - https://fortune.com/2024/09/29/amazon-employees-angry-andy-jassy-rto-mandate/ CITI Scrutiny https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/citi-warns-some-employees-about-misconduct-by-staff-contractors-memo-says-2024-09-27/ Tesla Home Invasion https://jalopnik.com/tesla-visiting-german-employees-homes-to-check-if-they-1851658861 To learn more, Please contact TimeTrakGO at 888-321-9922 or visit www.timetrakgo.com t-i-m-e-t-r-a-k-g-o.com LET’S GO!!! https://www.timetrakgo.com/signmeup?utm_source=SMB24&utm_medium=IAP&utm_id=SBM24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • When Ghost Employees Haunt Payroll: True Crime and Real Consequences

    When Ghost Employees Haunt Payroll: True Crime and Real Consequences
    Oct 27 2024
    Hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan II conduct a podcast that delves into payroll innovations, such as the TimeTrack Go system for increasing HR efficiency. The episode touches on recent news, including Hurricane Helene and the postponement of a port strike to January 2025, while encouraging voter participation. It features a 'true payroll crimes' segment, discussing cases of payroll fraud involving substantial embezzlement. The script explores ethical dilemmas faced by employees who commit financial crimes, referencing studies from the Harvard Business Review and real cases like wage theft at Wendy's and Linda Johnson's payroll fraud. Practical advice on preventing payroll fraud through audits, automated systems, and rigorous validation processes is also provided, emphasizing the importance of transparency and robust payroll oversight. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:23 Upcoming Webinar Announcement 01:18 Casual Conversation and Catching Up 03:17 Current Events and Updates 06:39 True Payroll Crimes: New Orleans Case 16:17 True Payroll Crimes: Wendy's Ghost Employee 20:45 Financial Struggles and Justifications 21:49 John Q: A Moral Dilemma 23:10 Consequences of Fraudulent Actions 23:58 Professional Reputation and Integrity 27:13 Strengthening Payroll Oversight 28:53 The Importance of Audits and Controls 30:14 Leveraging Technology for Payroll Security 34:44 Case Study: Payroll Fraud Detection 38:14 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 42:24 Closing Remarks and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins

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