Supreme Court to hear case on mandatory arbitration clauses

SCOTUS may finally put an end to disputes over arbitration mandates in employee contracts in upcoming hearings.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 17, 2017

Trump may replace H-1B visa program with job petitions plan

The H-1B program could be rooted out, if the Trump team and tech execs agree.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2017

Tracking Andrew Puzder's contributions to senators who will confirm him

The DOL secretary nominee has given over $1 million to Republican causes and candidates since 1990. The Trump team says that's par for the course.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2017

Study: $15 minimum wage in CA will have no impact on jobs

Increased worker productivity and purchasing power balance out any negative effects, researchers at University of California, Berkeley say.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 2017

Trump pushing Congress to repeal and replace ACA now

Expect the earliest drafts of ACA replacements to cut down on restrictions and guidelines that employers consider burdensome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Texas Lt. governor pushing for a 'bathroom bill' like NC

Dan Patrick was a strong advocate for North Carolina's bill, despite large national backlash against it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Stock market downturn may necessitate doubling of millennial savings

Perhaps it's time for employers to get serious about financial training for younger employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Judge dismisses suit against Prudential, CapTrust in 401k fiduciary claim

Prudential was declared the 401k plan provider, not the fiduciary – an important difference.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2017

Bipartisan opponents of ACA's Cadillac Tax show support for repeal

It's one of the few parts of the ACA that both Democrats and Republicans consider burdensome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017

Apple to settle $2 million lawsuit for mishandling workers' meal and rest breaks

The plaintiffs also accused Apple of not paying terminated workers their final wages within a reasonable time and forbidding workers from talking about working conditions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017

ACA repeals could double nation's uninsured, cause loss of 2.6M jobs

The study, from the Commonwealth Fund, predicts the lack of a GOP replacement for the ACA could harm other economic measures.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017

Puzder's business violations could affect his labor secretary confirmation

Democrats oppose Puzder’s labor secretary nomination and want aggrieved workers at the Thursday hearing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2017

Judge: McDonald's Corp. not a joint employer in Bay Area workers' lawsuit

But employees could reasonably believe they worked for the corporation itself, the judge said, given their daily work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017

DOL claims Wells Fargo is blocking investigation into employee treatment

Attorney Tammy McCutchen, working with Wells Fargo, disputes the accusations made against her.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017

British courier wins misclassification case, scoring another victory for gig workers

The lesson for employers is universal: Be as clear as possible when describing a job opening, and know how to treat temp workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017

Netflix fighting Fox in court over talent-poaching rights

Will Netflix nab more talent from Fox or will Fox’s fixed-term contracts prevail?  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2017

DOL sues Google for not releasing equal opportunity records

The Labor Dept. might cancel the tech giant's government contracts for noncompliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017

NY Labor Dept. slips new overtime rule into wage-hike mandates

The new threshold is still less than the enjoined federal rule under FLSA, but NY business advocates haven't backed down opposition.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017

EEOC releases regs for federal agencies to recruit and hire more disabled workers

The regulations set “model employer” expectations for the federal government.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2017

CA court to hear rare reverse sexual orientation discrimination case

One expert tells SHRM that employers should expect to see even more cases of this type in the future.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017

Middle managers, employee experience on Workforce Institute's 2017 top trends list

The new year should see an increased focus on giving middle managers the tools, skills and technologies needed to engage employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017

Judge dismisses preliminary injunction against EEOC wellness rules

The EEOC’s rules will stand despite objections over health privacy concerns and worker incentives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2017

Federal judge halts ACA transgender and abortion-related rules from enactment

The judge agreed the ACA measures force physicians to perform healthcare services that are counter to their religious beliefs or medical opinions. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

French workers can ignore after-hours email, new law says

The law is ostensibly intended to prevent burnout among workers, but the broader set of labor reforms has sparked protests.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2017

5 positive HR trends for 2017

From parental leave benefits and LGBT inclusivity to mental health awareness, there's plenty to be optimistic about.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 2, 2017