Social media use creates opportunities for organizations when hiring, but there’s also the risk that it could undermine employee productivity and expose employers to liability or […]

The Washington Supreme Court held that obesity is a protected class under the state’s anti-discrimination law. The decision runs counter to recent federal court decisions in […]

Gov. Phil Murphy recently signed into law amendments to the state’s medical marijuana law that provide greater clarity on workplace issues but creates additional obligations for […]

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) newly proposed apprenticeship programs would be available to certified industry groups, schools, nonprofits and unions and would be largely free from […]

The popularity of remote work is rising fast. Multiple research studies show that employees who are able to skip commuting and work away from the office, […]

The IRS has proposed a rule that would make 401(k) multiple employer plans (MEPs) more attractive by addressing the risk posed by one member’s bad actions. […]

Amazon has announced plans to retrain 100,000 workers—almost one-third of its U.S. workforce—by 2025. The more than $700 million initiative amounts to a $7,000 investment per […]

Secretary Alexander Acosta, under fire for securing a plea deal for convicted pedophile and newly indicted Jeffrey Epstein, resigned his post under pressure today, leaving as […]

Claims of retaliation—mostly in the forms of demoting, disciplining or terminating employees—are the charges most frequently filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A […]