Labor and Employment

Republican Bill Would Swap Vacation For Overtime

Private sector employees could choose to take paid time off in lieu of overtime pay under a bill introduced by […]

Union Profs Sue Over ‘Satanic’ $666 Merit Pay

A faculty union at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law filed a lawsuit claiming that by giving union activists low-ball merit […]

Circuit Court: FLSA Doesn’t Override Class Action Waivers

In two separate cases, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected arguments that the Fair Labor Standards Act precludes […]

Goldman Tries Kinder, Gentler Workplace To Keep Top Young Talent

Entry-level jobs at Goldman Sachs will be more secure and less demanding as the firm adjusts workplace policies to keep […]

Perez Overseeing Regulation Renaissance At DOL

The Department of Labor has experienced something of a rulemaking renaissance since Thomas Perez assumed control of the agency in […]

Senate To Vote On LGBT Non-Discrimination Law

The Senate may hold a vote as early as next week on legislation that would ban workplace discrimination on the […]

Senate To Vote On Controversial NLRB GC Nominee Today

The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Richard Griffin to serve as general counsel of the National […]

Cop Who Sprayed ‘Occupy’ Protesters Gets $38K In Workers’ Comp

A former campus cop featured pepper-spraying student protesters in a viral internet video will receive $38,056 in worker’s compensation – […]

Barney’s Enlists Civil Rights Commissioner After Discrimination Claims

High-end retailer Barney’s has hired a civil rights expert to review customer service policies after two black shoppers said expensive […]

Condé Nast To Ditch Intern Program

Weeks after being sued by two former interns, media giant Condé Nast has decided to discontinue its internship program starting […]

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