The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employers need not demonstrate by “clear and convincing evidence” that a worker is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (“FLSA”) overtime requirements.
In the final months of the Biden Administration, the National Labor Relations Board made changes to guidance and issued critical decisions, including: In the closing days, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo
The President has ordered the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives across the federal government. Another order calls for the termination of all DEI offices, positions, and programs
There seem to be several international efforts afoot to improve work conditions for gig workers including Japan’s Freelance Act (effective November 1, 2024) and the EU Platform Work Directive (effective
In the President’s first term, there was a significant uptick in I-9 audits and related administrative actions, and many expect to see that trend resume. Accordingly, and in anticipation of
You may have caught wind of the news surrounding the film It Ends with Us. After Blake Lively filed a complaint accusing director Justin Baldoni of misconduct during production, Stephanie
The H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to employ skilled foreign workers, became a source of contention within the President-Elect’s (and now President’s) political base in recent weeks. While
Portions of the President’s 2017 tax plan are set to expire this year, bringing tax policy to the fore. Among the President’s proposals is the elimination of federal income taxes
A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights changes in HR’s focus through different eras and job markets, swinging back and forth between “relentless cost-cutting” and employee advocacy. With unemployment rates
In his book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, David Yeager looks beyond the existing workplace and considers the experiences of young graduates and Gen Z employees:
