In this series, we will explore some of the ways states vary from one another in their employment laws. When an employer offers a...

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who had been planning a college tour with her sister. She informed her manager of the trip...

Twenty years ago, it was easier for employers to draft employee handbooks and policies than it is today. Back then, most states’ laws...

A recent California Court of Appeal decision highlights the ongoing tension between the Federal Arbitration Act and the California...

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) looks to speed up collective bargaining negotiations for a first contract between private employers and...

As of Jan. 1, 2025, the state of New York expanded paid sick leave to now include paid prenatal leave. New York now requires applicable...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented its 2024 rule banning non-compete agreements on April 23, 2024. The rule gained some life...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) previously required applicable large employers (ALE) to mail Form 1095-Cs to their...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a conversation with a human resources manager about workplace vaccination policies and associated...

Businesses are actively exploring new ways to harness AI for improved efficiency, especially in creating automated decision-making...

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance wasn’t just entertainment. It was a masterclass in leadership, authenticity, and strategic...

In a perhaps unsurprising move, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo was terminated from her role on...

It’s that time of year again when the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its annual report detailing, at least numerically, where...

Given some rulings by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in recent years – such as rulings invalidating civility policies or...

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 will be front and center in 2025 as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear, and decide, Ames v....

Executive, administrative and professional (EAP) employees are exempt from overtime pay if they perform certain duties and earn at least...