The U.S. grew jobs at a disappointing pace in January, the second consecutive month that hiring came in far below what economists were expecting. The U.S. … Read more
Bills Addressing Definition of a Full-Time Worker Advance in House
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman This week, the House Ways and Means Committee approved two bills that address the definition of “full-time employee” under the … Read more
EEOC Fires Back Over Texas Lawsuit on Limits to Background Checks
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says that the state of Texas needs to work on its timing. The agency has filed a motion to dismiss in … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The Secrets That Employees Don’t Want HR to Know
I wade through all sorts of content during the course of any given week, and a great deal of it is not particularly memorable. PR people pitch me all sorts … Read more
Employment and Workplace Challenges in Hong Kong
By Alice Wang With dynamic soaring towers, elaborate bright lights, and heart warming traditional customs, Hong Kong’s enigmatic economic and business … Read more
Secret Wage Agreements Cast a Dark Shadow Over Silicon Valley
After years of stories about the incredible worker perks, the “don’t be evil” corporate mottos, and the higher brand of capitalism … Read more
The President’s Minimum Wage Decision: What Does it Really Mean?
By. John E. Thompson Considerable concern and confusion has arisen from President Obama’s State of the Union announcement that he will raise the … Read more
Wage & Hour Watch: Cheerleader Lawsuits and Hypocrisy on Intern Pay
By John E. Thompson Some recent headline items touch upon matters of continuing concern when it comes to wage & hour issues: Hypocrisy on minimum wage … Read more
Want to Hire Female Technology Professionals? So Does Everybody Else
Are there women in tech? Yes, but the truth is, not many. Certainly nowhere near their proportion to women in the workforce. Women are barely a quarter of … Read more
Appeals Court: A Vegas Trip Can Be Considered “Care” Under the FMLA
By Eric B. Meyer Back in 2012, I blogged here about an employee who took her mother to Las Vegas on a vacation. The two ladies spent time playing slots, … Read more