By Joyce Dos Santos for HR Daily Advisor The close of 2023 treated us to Wonka, a prequel to the beloved childhood classic, shedding light on the origins of the iconic Chocolate Factory. Although Willy Wonka initially began his chocolate empire with good intentions, he inadvertently concocted a recipe for labor and employment violations. As employers aim to sweeten their practices in 2024, gleaning insights from Wonka’s missteps might just be the golden ticket! Misclassification of Workers Now, let’s address the Oompa Loompa in the room: Are they employees or independent contractors? On January 9, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) introduced a…
Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: A Sweet World with Sour Labor and Employment Practices
