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H-2B visa limits causing staffing shortages in US hospitality industry
Without help from abroad, U.S. businesses say they might have to cut down or shut down this summer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017 -
House narrowly passes GOP plan to replace ACA
The measure dismantles key ACA provisions such as essential health benefits and pre-existing condition protections.
By Jeff Byers , Shannon Muchmore • May 4, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineInside the rapidly changing world of compliance
The HR landscape is ever-shifting, leaving compliance professionals to meet today’s requirements while keeping an eye on the future.
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During Acosta's first week, House Republicans ask him to repeal fiduciary rule
What are your top concerns for the DOL under new leadership? Take our one-question survey.
By Kathryn Moody • May 4, 2017 -
EEOC reaffirms commitment to fighting ageism, discrimination in report
Ageism cases against a variety of employers have resulted in big settlements.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2017 -
GOP leaders say they can pass AHCA today
The healthcare reform bill is still opposed by nearly every major group in the healthcare industry, concerned that the bill may mean 24 million could lose coverage over the next 10 years.
By Shannon Muchmore • May 4, 2017 -
California Supreme Court ups limits on arbitration agreements
The agreements can't be used to waive public injunctive relief, the court said. Expect more developments on this issue at the federal level.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2017 -
Opinion
The most important questions to ask during internal investigations into employment-related issues
Key questions for both witnesses and accusers come toward the end of a witness interview.
By William R. Horwitz • May 3, 2017 -
NLRB chair Miscimarra likely to turn back pro-union measures
Experts compared the new chair with late conservative Justice Antonin Scalia thanks to his straight text interpretation of the law.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2017 -
Study: 38% of US employers offer paid parental leave
Most of the employers offering paid parental leave (78%) make it available to all workers. And nearly half make employees eligible on the day they’re hired.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2017 -
Bill to alter private sector FLSA overtime rules passes House
The Working Families Flexibility Act, pushed by House Republicans, would allow employees to choose comp time over immediate overtime pay.
By Ryan Golden • May 3, 2017 -
Court stands by employer's refusal to rescind worker's voluntary resignation
The worker argued she resigned while under the effects of medication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2017 -
Court rules in favor of employer that based pay on salary history
The 9th Circuit's decision runs counter to previous rulings on pay equity, an increasingly popular subject in the era of Glassdoor.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2017 -
CNN employees say network is 'rife with racism' in class action discrimination lawsuit
About 175 former and current employees have joined the suit, which closely follows similar allegations against competitor Fox News.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2017 -
Trump tax proposal preserves retirement savings plans
Under the proposal, most tax breaks would be eliminated except for retirement savings, home ownership and charitable giving.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 28, 2017 -
Alexander Acosta confirmed as Labor Secretary
Close to Trump's 100-day mark and after much controversy, the Labor Department finally has a leader.
By Kathryn Moody • April 28, 2017 -
President officially names Philip Miscimarra to head NLRB
Miscimarra had been acting chair since January, he rises to chairman as DOL leadership takes shape.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2017 -
Business group asks Congress for 'safe harbor' against state, local paid leave laws
The HR Policy Association, representing 380 large businesses, wants to see federal legislation that could ease the cost of compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 27, 2017 -
Delaware state lawmakers pitch two family leave proposals
The two bills, one calling for paid leave and the other for extended unpaid leave, largely mirror partisan division on the subject nationally.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2017 -
Low-quality restaurants are casualties of minimum wage hikes, study suggests
Each $1 wage increase equals a 14% failure rate for restaurants, preliminary results from a Harvard Business School study show.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2017 -
Bipartisan bill requires retirement plans to include lifetime income reports
It's part of an effort to make retirement plans more accessible and easy to participate in.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 questions and answers about Trump's 'Hire American' order
The order calls for "strict enforcement" of labor laws for workers coming to the U.S. But what does that mean?
By Justine Brown • April 25, 2017 -
Court: NLRA protects NYC restaurant worker from firing over foul Facebook post
Though the post was "vulgar and inappropriate," it still satisfied NLRA criteria to be classified as protected discussion about workplace conditions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2017 -
Philadelphia puts wage equity bill on hold following suit
The law blocks employers from asking applicants about salary history. Opponents say the bill burdens employers and won't do anything for the pay gap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017 -
Colorado governor signs 'wage theft' law making violations public
Wage and hour and overtime pay violations will be public record under the new law, though records that contain trade secrets are exempt.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017 -
Utah adopts ban-the-box law for most government jobs
Those applying to law enforcement, criminal justice and other select positions may still be subjected to criminal background checks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017
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