Labor and Employment

NLRB Punts On College Football Union Case

Allowing the student-athletes of Northwestern University’s football program to form a union would upset the balance of competition in the […]

SCOTUS Could Weigh In On White Collar Overtime

With lower federal courts coming to different conclusions about whether certain white collar workers are eligible for overtime pay, the […]

Olsen Twins Sued By Unpaid Interns

About 40 past and present interns have sued Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, child stars and founders of Dualstar Entertainment Company, […]

What the Pao Case Says About Diversity

Despite the outcome, the Ellen Pao case has sparked a necessary and overdue national conversation on workplace discrimination in the male-dominated world of Silicon Valley.

Obama Wage Changes Would Create Six-Figure 'Overtime Elites'

New rules proposed by President Obama would expand the number of employees qualifying for overtime pay, including workers making up […]

Netflix, Microsoft Expand Parental Leave Policies

New parents at Microsoft will be provided with 12 weeks of paid leave, and at Netflix they will receive a […]

Sirius XM Settles With Unpaid Interns For $1.3M

Sirius XM Radio Inc. has agreed to pay as much as $1.3 million to settle litigation by some 1,800 ex-interns. […]

DOL Will Narrow Overtime Exemptions

DOL investigators and plaintiffs’ lawyers will be ready to shine the spotlight on any violations. How can employers…

Intel Puts Money Into Diversity Push

Employees at Intel stand to gain up to $4,000 for suggesting job candidates who are female, minorities, or veterans. The […]

Study: Insomnia Sapping Worker Productivity

Too little sleep seems to be an equal opportunity malady, and some executives are hiring personal sleep consultants.

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