Labor and Employment

Mexico Looking Better Than China For Many U.S. Manufacturers

June 2, 2014

As labor costs in China continue to rise, Mexico looks better as a manufacturing venue for U.S. companies. Chinese labor […]

Google: Predominately White, Male

May 29, 2014

Most employees at Google are white men, the company revealed when it released a workplace census. More than two-thirds of […]

Average CEO Pay Reaches Record High

May 28, 2014

The median pay package for a CEO in the U.S. rose above $10 million for the first time last year, […]

Moving? Probably Not For A Job

May 27, 2014

The number of people moving for a new job has been on steady decline since the turn of the century, […]

California Appeal Court Allows Summary Judgment For Employer In Off-The-Clock Claim

May 26, 2014

A California First District Court of Appeal decision clarifies the conditions that must obtain before an employer can be liable for an off-the-clock employment claim.

Social Media Misuse in the Workplace Rising, Companies Take Action and Implement Policies

May 26, 2014

More employers are taking disciplinary action and implementing social media policies to protect themselves against specific risks of social media misuse, according to a new survey by law firm Proskauer Rose.

Wage And Hour Lawsuits Pose An Ongoing Threat

May 26, 2014

More than 8,000 lawsuits were filed under FLSA in the last year, continuing an upward trajectory with no end in sight, and no industry is immune.

Flexible Work Schedules Still Limited To Select Few

May 23, 2014

According to recent statistics, the productivity of U.S. workers is at an all-time high, but fear that it won’t continue […]

Colorado Top Court Ruling In Marijuana Firing Case Could Have Ripple Effect

May 20, 2014

It’s a practical question that follows logically from the disconnect between state and federal marijuana law in Colorado (and several […]

Providing Disaster Or Hardship Assistance To Employees

May 19, 2014

The Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2001 enables employers to fund relief programs through charitable organizations aimed at […]

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