Department of Labor’s Proposed Rule Would Ease Independent Contractor Regulations
On September 25, the Department of Labor published in the Federal Register a proposed rulemaking … Read more
Political Discrimination in the Workplace
In light of the controversial campaign season that has now enveloped the country, strong opinions … Read more
BLS Releases Job Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a report on joblessness and employment recently. Titled … Read more
How the FLSA and State Laws Protect Lactating Mothers
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law, includes a provision to allow new … Read more
Designing a Workplace Emergency Response Team
Most businesses design their emergency response plans to organize employees in case of a natural … Read more
Encouraging Employees To Find Work-life Balance
Striking that perfect balance between career and family has always been a challenge for American … Read more
What Can Employers And Employees Do to Minimize Fatigue During COVID-19
The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us, in one way or another. Some … Read more
California Issues Playbook for Businesses Seeking to Reopen
Recently, the state of California issued a handbook for businesses planning to reopen under the … Read more
Accommodating Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace
Invisible disabilities are those disabilities that cannot readily be seen like those that involve a … Read more
Five Recent Court Cases Affecting Employers
The law keeps changing as courts hand down cases, and employers need to be up-to-date. … Read more