For the first time in 50 years, the Department of Labor has proposed changing the definition of the “regular rate”—the building block for calculating overtime. Source: […]

The Republican measure would create a voluntary option for paid parental leave by allowing parents to use a portion of their Social Security after the birth […]

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently clarified its positions on compensating workers who participate in an employer’s off-duty volunteer program and on paying minimum wage […]

Written job descriptions are strong evidence of what constitute essential job functions. Employers are afforded deference here. Taking the time to have accurate job descriptions that […]

Efforts to raise the federal $7.25 minimum wage were boosted after fast-food giant McDonald’s announced that it would no longer lobby against minimum-wage increases at the […]

A male employee’s lawsuit against his former employer claiming that his supervisor used a homophobic slur could not proceed as a claim of sexual-orientation discrimination and […]

To address the dangers of overworking, Japan’s lawmaking body, the National Diet, passed the Work Style Reform Legislation in 2018. Most of the provisions take effect […]

There are common themes on the lists of the “best” and “worst” places for working women: Typically, the “best” places are in states that tend to […]

On July 1, covered employers will need to start paying into Washington, D.C.’s universal-paid-leave fund. Here’s an overview of the law and some recommendations for employers. […]