Judge says disability bias lawsuit against SHRM must proceed
A candidate previously alleged that the HR organization rescinded a job offer after she requested to have her trained service dog accompany her to...
FLSA Meal Breaks: DOL Opinion Letter on Walking Time to Break Areas
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new opinion letter addressing when walking time during a meal period affects compensability under the...
US Department of Labor investigation finds Chicago construction employer exposed workers to continued safety hazards, proposes $265K in penalties
CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Calumet City-based residential construction and carpentry employer after two separate...
Oregon Narrows Home Care Wage and Hour Exemption, Effective Jan. 1, 2027
Oregon’s companionship services exemption is narrowing for home care agencies under Senate Bill 1518. SB 1518 freezes Oregon’s definition of...
California’s Minimum Wage Rate Set to Rise to $17.40 in 2027
On July 31, 2026, California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw released the calculated minimum wage adjustment for 2027, which raises the state...
5th Circuit May Have Opened Door to New Challenges to OSHA’s Incident-Reporting Rules
An employer facing a workplace fatality or serious injury may have only hours to decide whether the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
NLRB General Counsel Doubles Down: What GC Memo 26-04 Means for Employers Right Now
On August 26, 2026, NLRB General Counsel Crystal S. Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-04, “Further Guidance Regarding General Counsel Priorities.” The...
EEOC solicits anti-American bias charges
“Have you been harassed at work for speaking English or for being too American?” the agency’s chair asked workers in a video. “Have you been...
US Department of Labor debars Louisiana employer from H-2A visa program for federal violations
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Department of Labor debarred a Calcasieu Parish farmer from participating in the H-2A visa program for one year, after an...
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