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The ACA could be tweaked, reformed or repealed — but employers must comply now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

Employers could face $31B in penalties for ACA noncompliance

It's a 50% jump from previous estimates. Offering the correct plans is not enough for total compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

State AGs can investigate employers behind HIPAA data breaches

Back in August, the OCR announced that it would investigate all data breaches, regardless of size.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

How the ADA drove the EEOC's final rule on wellness programs

Experts discuss the wellness rule's impact and how employers can stay compliant.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump and the GOP legislature may cut auto-IRA state plans

It's one of many areas financial observers are watching closely for change. The plans were designed primarily for small business employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 18, 2016

Trump's labor secretary picks vary but all lean pro-business

The current leading candidates will likely turn back Obama’s pro-labor initiatives to some degree.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2016

EEOC won $482.1M for those affected by racial discrimination in 2016

The commission resolved 6.5% more cases in 2016 than in fiscal year 2015.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2016