Intense competition for hourly workers is expected this summer as the COVID-19 crisis loosens its grip in the U.S., the economy rebounds and businesses aim to […]

After more than a year of round-the-clock COVID-19-induced togetherness, workers may miss their pets and worry their animal pals will suffer separation anxiety. Here are some […]

Whether by choice or need, many employees are likely to continue working remotely, sometimes far from their employer’s worksite. Organizations are rethinking their health plan networks, […]

The Chicago City Council recently passed an ordinance prohibiting employers from disciplining Chicago workers—including independent contractors—who take time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Source: New […]

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed BNSF Railway Company’s enforcement of its attendance policies in its firing of a train dispatcher with epilepsy. Source: […]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is officially withdrawing the prior administration’s independent-contractor rule, which would have made it easier for businesses to classify workers as […]

The Canadian government is considering a policy to give workers the legal right to disconnect from work. Under this new policy, employees wouldn’t be expected to […]

An employee whose co-worker repeatedly touched her over several months was not subjected to sexual harassment when the behavior was not severe or pervasive, according to […]