The California Court of Appeal held that employees bringing successful rest break and meal period claims are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees under California Labor Code […]
Tensions recently arose again at Amazon’s sole unionized warehouse—JFK8 in Staten Island, N.Y.—after dozens of workers were suspended for a sit-down protest on the heels of […]
The competitive market for talent is driving volatility in compensation levels. Especially now, a salary structure out of synch with the market can hamper recruitment and […]
The NLRA typically pre-empts employer claims against unions under state law, but an exception to this rule exists. The Supreme Court announced that it will clarify […]
If you’re furloughed, does that mean your 401k is canceled? In a sentence: no, your furlough pay reduction does not lead to 401k cancellation. Your 401k […]
Job appraisals are done for so many good reasons that benefit a company. An employer can better assess their company’s goals when a job performance review […]
Maternity leave has been expanded to all female employees in Malaysia who are under a contract of service, and fathers can now take paternity leave. Source: […]
States reported that 219,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Oct. 1. The total is an increase of 29,000 from the previous […]
When Congress approved the Work Opportunity Tax Credit in 1996, lawmakers intended to spur the full-time hiring and retention of workers from disadvantaged backgrounds. Instead, the […]