Labor and Employment

What Expanding Joint Employer Rules Mean for You

The recent trend of expanding joint employer liability means companies should carefully analyze the scope of their potential joint employer […]

Health insurance ranks among the top costs for an employer. Wellness programs can lead to lower premiums and impact a […]

A former Vermont county prosecutor claims she was paid about $14,000 less per year than a male prosecutor in the […]

The Employment Policies Institute recently launched Wage Engage, an iPhone app that will alert business owners when minimum wage legislation […]

Last year, Seattle became the first U.S. city to pass a law giving drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other crowd-sharing […]

Atlanta-based BlueLinx Holdings Inc. broke the law when it required outgoing employees to waive their rights, the Securities and Exchange […]

What people can say at work without it being labeled as harassment has become a contentious issue and the subject […]

The Illinois attorney general has filed a putative class action against Jimmy John’s, claiming the restaurant chain requires low-wage workers […]

For corporate defendants, there is nothing fair about the Fair Credit Reporting Act, at least in the way it’s currently […]

An appeals court this week ruled that employers may legally fire workers based on sexual orientation. A three-judge panel of […]