Labor and Employment

Employers Should Get Out Ahead Of Flu Season

With flu season upon us, employers looking to minimize lost productivity should implement policies that encourage sick employees to stay […]

Controversial NLRB GC Nominee On To Senate Vote

President Obama’s controversial nominee to serve as general counsel to the National Labor Relations Board was approved by the Senate […]

Guide To Federal Agency Plans During Government Shutdown

More than a day into the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, negotiations to bring federal employees back to work […]

EEOC Hamstrung By Government Shutdown

Amid the government shutdown, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will continue docketing charges under the federal employment discrimination statute, litigating […]

Employers Pressuring Workers To Volunteer Will Pay

Employees who feel compelled to volunteer in work-related charity efforts can ask to be paid for their time under the […]

Nannies Get Overtime Pay Under New CA Law

California employers will have to pay nannies and other domestic workers time-and-a-half overtime when they work more than nine hours […]

Shrinking Labor Force Tied To Spike In Disability Claims

Though the unemployment rate in the U.S. has dropped from its peak of 10 percent in 2009, some evidence suggests […]

CA Minimum Wage To Reach $10

California’s minimum wage will be raised to $10 per hour under a law signed Sept. 25. The increase will roll […]

New Law Expands Paid Family Leave In CA

California’s Family Temporary Disability Insurance program will expand in 2014 under a bill signed into law Sept. 24. The program, […]

“FACTA” May Provide Defense Against Background Check Lawsuits

With the number of class-action lawsuits filed against employers performing criminal background checks on potential employees growing, companies may find […]

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