Labor laws
Trump & Business
What Do Trump's Proposed Labor Laws Mean for Small-Business Owners and Freelancers?
The move away from these informal guidelines could have big implications for both small-business owners and freelancers -- and may signal the need for both groups to make strategic adjustments.
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Disney
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Tesla
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Uber
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worker's rights
Warehouse Serving Amazon, Lowe's and Sears Gets Slapped With U.S. Labor Complaint
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Franchises
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
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Infographics
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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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Legal Issues
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