Strikes are stronger than laws. The ability of workers to withhold their labor will shut down the engines of commerce no matter what any court or politician says.
Technology can mitigate danger. AI-assisted monitoring systems are one of the best approaches to keeping drivers safe on the road.
Workers in the U.S. can’t look away from Israel’s assault on Gaza—our labor is helping fuel the war machine.
The Department of Labor always works to combat labor exploitation and human trafficking. January was Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Amidst the hype and anticipation, it’s the often-overlooked workers who prove indispensable in making the Super Bowl possible.
While 2023 was a busy year for workers as the year of the strike, it appears New York State and New York City legislatures also had their schedules full, as they introduced an array of employment laws and updates. Read on to learn about the most notable changes. New York
Can your employer search your locker or bag? Learn how the law treats workplace searches, how public and private jobs differ, and what to do if a search crosses the line.
Split shift pay in the U.S.: which states require an extra hour of pay, how the premium is calculated, and how it differs from overtime and shift differentials.
Learn how pay transparency laws and salary history bans work in the U.S., which states require posted pay ranges, and what to do if an employer breaks the rules.
The FLSA salary threshold is $684 a week ($35,568 a year) for exempt status. See the highly compensated limit, the duties tests and which states pay more.
Found a mistake in your employment background check? Learn how to dispute it under the FCRA, what to send, how long the company has, and your next steps.
Language discrimination at work explained: accent bias, English-only rules, immigration and citizenship status, and the deadlines and steps for filing a claim.
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