Labor and Employment

Warren Bill Would Ban Credit Score Checks In Employment Decisions

Employers would not be able to use a potential employee’s credit history as a factor in the hiring process under […]

U.S. Workers Leave Half Billion Vacation Days On The Table

According to Expedia.com’s Vacation Deprivation Study, U.S. workers left  about half a billion vacation days unused last year, Stockpiling – […]

Employer “Adverse Actions” After Credit Reports Are Garnering Lawsuits

Employers are advised to make sure they fully understand The Fair Credit Reporting Act before using any information that shows […]

Employer-Based Loans Gaining Popularity

Employer-based loan programs are on the rise, with payments back to the third-party “shadow” lending companies coming directly from worker […]

Amazon Workers In Germany Strike For Higher Pay

More than 1,100 Amazon employees in Germany, the internet giant’s second-largest market, went on strike this week over pay and […]

EEOC Weighs In On “Integrity Tests” For Job Applicants

Tests designed to show whether a potential employee is trustworthy and honest can backfire if they inadvertently require an applicant […]

A Tip From The NHL Could Boost Office Morale

The National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins have a team-building practice many workplaces could consider: They’ve banned the word “rookie” to […]

How The UK Handles Bad Words At Work

The statutory definition is neat and straightforward: Under the Equality Act 2010, conduct is harassment if it’s unwanted and has […]

OSHA Whistleblowers Can Now File Online

The form is simple; violations can be alleged by checking a box. Previously, a complaint had to be filed in […]

On Second Thought, Supreme Court Won’t Take Up Union Case

The Supreme Court decided it erred when it agreed to hear a case involving so-called neutrality agreements between unions and […]

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