Labor laws
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Business
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What You Need to Know About Impending New Overtime Regulations
Proactive companies have an opportunity to audit employee pay classifications and prepare for the regulations should they take effect.
Overtime
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This is What You Need to Do in the Wake of the Overtime Injunction
Even if the rule does not go forward, taking the time to review duties and employment status at your company can still benefit you.
Inspiring Your Team
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Nervous About the New DOL Overtime Rules? 4 Steps to Implement Cultural Change
With the new Department of Labor overtime regulations looming, businesses might want to try these four tactics to preserve their company culture.
Compliance
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Here's What The New Overtime Rule Means for Your Business
The overtime rule announced earlier this year is forcing small businesses to adapt.
Disney
Labor Groups Criticize Disney Over Worker Conditions at Chinese Suppliers
Disney, set to open a $5.5 billion theme park in mainland China on Thursday, said it took any violation of labor regulations 'seriously' and that it would investigate any allegations against its suppliers.
Tesla
Tesla Accused of Exploiting Cheap Labor to Make Its Factories
A contractor allegedly took advantage of foreign workers to build Tesla's U.S. facilities.
Uber
Uber Settles Lawsuit for $100 Million, and Drivers Will Remain Independent
The lawsuit had claimed that Uber drivers are employees and thus entitled to reimbursement of expenses.
worker's rights
Warehouse Serving Amazon, Lowe's and Sears Gets Slapped With U.S. Labor Complaint
California Cartage is accused of violating workers' rights to organize and threatening workers with dismissal.
Franchises
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McDonald's Goes Head to Head With Labor Regulators
The burger giant is accused of violating employee rights as a joint employer.
McDonald's
McDonald's Accused of Illegal Labor, Tax Practices in Brazil
The fast-food giant has been the subject of increasing scrutiny around the globe.
Infographics
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How the 9-to-5 Came to Be and Why It No Longer Makes Sense (Infographic)
Everybody's working for the weekend, but is it best to get 'er done in long, eight-hour stints? Probably not.
Labor laws
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Labor Costs May Soar for Entrepreneurs
What exactly should you be telling the Department of Labor about its proposed "white collar" exemption changes?
Legal Issues
Uber Pushes Back Against California Driver Lawsuit
The case could decide whether Uber's drivers are independent contractors or employees.
Legal Issues
California Ruling Seen Unlikely to Dent Value of Uber, Other Startups
However, the ruling to classify a San Francisco-based driver as an employee instead of an independent contractor could potentially change how sharing-economy companies operate.
