When is disciplining outspoken employees a legal violation?

An expert explains why some employers respond by cracking down rather than opening up.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Flowers Foods pays $9M to settle massive lawsuit for FLSA violation

The lawsuit was filed in 2012 over the potential misclassification of workers as independent contractors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Labor Secretary nominee Puzder changes tune on immigration reform

He once called mass deportation "unworkable." In a recent statement, he claimed to back Trump's plan for immigration controls.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

How Republicans could use the Congressional Review Act to override overtime rule

The rule is rarely used, but some experts say the congressional timetable was adjusted so that Congress would fit its parameters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

Court: Employee proves his solo 'furlough' was retaliation under FMLA

The employee, a manager with CB&I Constructors, Inc., had always received good to excellent performance evaluations. But then he was suddenly "furloughed."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

Federal court says it will expedite appeal of FLSA overtime rule injunction

However, the expedited schedule still puts the overtime rule appeal decision after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 9, 2016

Trump to pick Andrew Puzder for DOL secretary

The fast food restaurant CEO has been critical of Obamacare and minimum wage increases.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2016

When active-duty personnel return to work: A compliance guide

The USERRA makes sure employers know how to ensure the ease of an employee's reintegration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

Human Rights Campaign gives record number of 100% ratings to US employers

The ratings, part of the HRC's 2016 Corporate Equality Index, measured LGBTQ inclusivity among top U.S. organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

Anti-Obama regulations lawyer joins Trump's labor transition team

Nathan Mehrens, who once served in the second Bush administration, has voiced strong opposition to the NLRB and several pro-labor initiatives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

The ACA could be tweaked, reformed or repealed — but employers must comply now

Compliance is a three-stage process with a myriad of complications.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2016

EEOC to focus on immigrants' rights at work

The EEOC so far remains unfazed by election rhetoric and will continue to expand protections.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2016

DOL files appeal over FLSA overtime rule injunction

This ruling is not likely to see resolution until after President-elect Trump takes office. 

By Deborah Barrington • Dec. 1, 2016

With injunction denied, OSHA's anti-retaliation rules go into effect

The rules, among other effects, place limitations on post-accident drug testing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

Uber, Lyft find potential ally in Trump transportation secretary pick

Elaine Chao leans pro-business, meaning the fight to re-classify gig workers as employees could be significantly scaled back.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

Trump meets with Rep. Lou Barletta about labor secretary position

Barletta, a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania, currently serves on the House Education and Workforce Committee.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 30, 2016

Seattle union rules for drivers draw opposition from Uber, Lyft

Opponents of the new rules, including the union itself, say they unfairly exclude too many drivers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2016

Overtime ruling likely won't force rollback of pay increases

For example, Wal-Mart, which announced wage increases to put employees over the new threshold, said it won't reverse those changes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2016

Labor union seeks better protection for CA's marijuana workers

The workers in that field cite sexual abuse and assaults on California farms, an investigative report reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2016

EEOC opposes firing workers for refusing flu shot on religious grounds

So far, the EEOC has gone after employers that pursue such action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016

Who will lead Trump's Dept. of Labor?

The president-elect's picks send a strong signal to the industry and the country about his plans for undoing ACA and pro-labor legislation.

By Deborah Barrington , Ryan Golden • Nov. 23, 2016

FLSA overtime rule: After injunction, what's next?

While many may have felt the pressure lift, questions still remain.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 23, 2016

Trump cabinet picks make for uncertain H-1B visa future

Trump has meandered between calling H-1B holders "amazing people" and calling for reforms. His pick for attorney general may finally shed light on the matter.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016

FLSA overtime rule blocked by federal court

A U.S. district court ruled in favor of 21 states and various employer groups who asked for judicial relief.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 22, 2016

IRS moves deadline for sending employees ACA reporting Form 1095

Employers have until March 2 to send employees the form.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2016