States reported that 870,000 U.S. workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Sept. 19. The total number of workers continuing to claim unemployment […]

A worker who made vulgar comments and distributed an offensive letter was terminated for failing to meet her employer’s job expectations, and not because of sexual […]

As the pandemic continues, some insurers are amending their critical illness policies to cover infectious diseases. Consider the details, however, and other issues when deciding whether […]

Pairing remote “buddies” with interns, creating leadership boot camps and hosting virtual presentations with college students are some ways employers are preparing young employees for the […]

On Nov. 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is constitutional, in whole or in part. Here are […]

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an employer committed an unfair labor practice when it decreased its contribution rate to the pension fund […]

An employee fired after undergoing surgery following the diagnosis of the growth of abnormal precancerous cells along with a genetic mutation that contributes to abnormal cell […]

An in-store protest by off-duty employees at a Starbucks store wasn’t protected by the National Labor Relations Act, according to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) […]

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to clarify when a worker is an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act or an […]