Labor and Employment

Department of Labor Whistleblower Update

January 27, 2014

The DOL Administrative Review Board took further action in whistleblower cases of interest to employers, including whether stealing confidential data is protected, and if award of back pay in retaliation claims can be staunched via the after-acquired evidence.

Unions Losing Ground In Many U.S. States

January 27, 2014

Unions have lost members in 43 states, and the share of jobs represented by unions has fallen in 41 states, […]

Potential Showdown Over Federal Tip Wage

January 27, 2014

The recent focus on income inequality has led to a push by worker groups, President Obama and many to raise […]

Big Data A Big Trend In Staffing

January 23, 2014

Think of it as Moneyball, for the workplace: As the economy recovers jobs, employers are finding new, more lengthy and […]

Discrimination Case Could Be Game-Changer In China

January 22, 2014

A woman in Beijing has settled a discrimination claim, walking away with an apology and 30,000 RMB, in a case […]

Gender Income Gap Persists, Undervalues Productive Workers

January 21, 2014

The income disparity between men and women persists, particularly in occupations like law, that emphasize long hours. Accoding to Harvard […]

In-Your-Face Worker Groups Are Gaining Influence

January 20, 2014

Non-union groups like the Restaurant Opportunities Center and Florida’s Coalition of Immokalee Workers are doing what unions have traditionally done […]

HR Managers Hit Lowe’s With Overtime Class Action Suit

January 20, 2014

Even HR departments are not immune from overtime lawsuits, as Lowe’s found out when they were hit with a class-action […]

Workplace Wellness Programs Bolstered In New Smoking Report

January 20, 2014

A new Surgeon General report on tobacco use shows that current smokers are 33 percent more likely to miss work, […]

The Employee’s Asking For It

January 20, 2014

A transfer might be a constructive discharge, even when the employee asks for it.

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