Labor laws
Organized Labor Disputes Are on the Rise. Here's Why Leaders Should Pay Attention
Any broad shift in dynamics between workers and management has implications for the present and future of employment in the United States. A deeper understanding of the forces at work could be valuable for a variety of businesses.
The NLRB's Joint Employer Rule Faces a Barrage of Challenges, Fueling a High-Stakes Battle Over the Future of Franchising
The NLRB has delayed implementing the controversial rule until February 2024, giving more time for opponents, including the International Franchise Association and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to legally challenge the rule.
TikTok Concerned Over Labor Rights Violations After Landmark Court Ruling Against Meta, Leaked Documents Suggest
The case against Meta brought on by moderators in Kenya could set a precedent for holding tech giants accountable for the treatment of outsourced workers.
How to Overcome the Shortage of Tech Talent in the US
While hiring tech talent locally is challenging and expensive, there is an increasing number of service providers that make Latin American tech talent accessible to US companies.
The Hot Tech Market is Finally Cooling Off. Or is it?
Companies outside of big tech are scooping up tech talent to develop their tech infrastructures.
Do I Really Have To Pay My Interns? What Business Owners Need to Know About Internships and Labor Laws
Whether you're a new startup or a seasoned business owner, it's important to know the legalities of labor laws, especially when offering unpaid internships.
Investigation Reveals Child Labor in Hyundai-Kia Alabama Supply Chain
Reports suggest child labor is present throughout Hyundai's and Kia's entire U.S. supply chain.
Labor Dept. Investigation Finds McDonald's Franchisee Violated Child Labor Laws
Teens as young as 14 worked over three hours after 7 pm at Pittsburgh-area locations.
Code On Social Security 2020 Defines Gig Workers, Says Rameswar Teli
The concern about the gig workers' condition came up with the Zomato's announcement of 10-minute food delivery with Zomato Instant
New York Lawmakers Seek to Limit Warehouse Productivity Quotas, Targeting Amazon
The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to prevent rising injury rates in warehouses, taking direct aim at Amazon after the company was named one of the most dangerous workplaces for the third time by the National Occupational Safety and Health Council.
Starbucks in Hot Water With U.S. Labor Board
The National Labor Relations Board has sued the coffee giant over alleged retaliation efforts against three employees involved in organizing a union.
U.S. Department of Labor Accuses Dollar General of Putting Its Workers at Risk, Proposing More Than $300,000 in Penalties
Since 2016, the department has proposed more than $3.3 million in penalties for Dollar General locations across the country.
Kim Kardashian Slammed With Labor Violation Lawsuit by Former Employees
Seven employees are claiming they worked for the star's estate without overtime pay, among other allegations.
Apple Ordered to Pay Employees for Time Lost to Bag Searches
The company broke California's labor laws, the state's supreme court ruled.
5 Things Franchise Owners Should Know About the New Department of Labor Rule on 'Joint Employment'
The Trump administration's new rule will change what qualifies as joint employment.