Flock had ‘boys club’ culture, former worker alleges in gender bias lawsuit
Despite an assurance from HR that an investigation was forthcoming, the worker’s mistreatment allegedly continued, and she was eventually fired.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Overtime Pay Case Tied to Employer Knowledge
On Oct. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Merritt v. Texas Farm Bureau. The denial leaves in place a Fifth Circuit ruling that a company...
Employees say they have to leave their companies to advance their careers
Organizations are “searching the external market for individuals with skills and experience that they may already have,” one SHL executive said.
New Jersey Minimum Wage Rises to $16.48 on Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, New Jersey’s minimum wage for most workers rises 56 cents to $16.48 an hour. The state Department of Labor and Workforce...
Ready to Respond: What Employers Should Know About OSHA’s New Opioid Guidance
Introduction On 24 September 2026, the US Department of Labor’s (Department) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new fact...
California Employment Law Update for 2027
This edition of The Essentials in US Employment Law coincides with the close of California’s 2026 legislative session and summarizes the most...
3 questions to consider at the intersection of PTO and the ADA
When an employee needs leave as a disability accommodation, accrued PTO can complicate the picture.
Catholic nonprofit must face lawsuit challenging benefits termination for same-sex spouse
No statute the employer invoked fully immunizes all employment decisions by religious employers involving employees in nonministerial roles, a split...
US Department of Labor announces field assistance bulletin withdrawing 3 opinion letters on tipped employees
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today announced the issuance of a new field assistance bulletin addressing the...
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