Labor and Employment

Ikea Under Investigation For Employee Spying Program In France

December 18, 2013

The French affiliate of Swedish home décor giant Ikea is being investigated by French courts after revelations that it spent […]

D.C. Council Approves $11.50 Minimum Wage

December 18, 2013

Minimum wage for workers in Washington D.C. will rise from $8.25 to $11.50 per hour after the city council approved […]

Warren Bill Would Ban Credit Score Checks In Employment Decisions

December 18, 2013

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

December 17, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

December 16, 2013

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

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