The U.S. Department of Labor has issued two new opinion letters clarifying when overtime pay is required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Read More »Court backs firing of Black worker over use of slur
A federal trial court has ruled that a Black employee who was fired after the single use of an anti-Black slur could not sue for wrongful termination.
Read More »DOJ shelves ADA rulemaking on digital accessibility
In a surprising regulatory rollback, the Department of Justice has withdrawn two key rulemaking efforts under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including long-awaited rules on digital accessibility.
Read More »American Franchisee Association pushes for federal franchise protections
A new bill proposed in Congress, the American Franchisee Association Act, is gaining attention as a possible game-changer for franchise labor rights.
Read More »Federal appeals court signals broader ADA risk in medical leave denials
A recent ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may signal expanded exposure for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to medical leave requests.
Read More »EEOC backs away from disparate impact theory in hiring algorithm case
The EEOC has withdrawn a key allegation in a lawsuit claiming that a company’s AI-based hiring tool caused disparate impact discrimination against older job applicants.
Read More »IRS tip reporting program sparks union concerns
A proposed IRS program aimed at modernizing how businesses report employee tips is drawing fire from labor groups, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.
Read More »H 1B visa update: New $100,000 fee, reversal on denials reshape visa strategy
Two major H‑1B developments could reshape how employers approach high-skilled immigration this fall.
Read More »Massachusetts lawmakers consider private right of action for wage theft allegations
A bill pending in the Massachusetts Legislature could significantly shift wage-and-hour enforcement by granting private individuals, labor unions, and nonprofits the right to sue employers for alleged violations on behalf of the state.
Read More »Disney to pay $43.25M in gender pay equity settlement
A Los Angeles judge has given final approval to a class‑action settlement resolving claims that women in middle management roles at Disney were paid less than male peers, passed over for promotions, and assigned extra work without equivalent compensation under California’s Equal Pay Act.
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