Unions

An ongoing fight between McDonald's and labor unions has entered a key phase this week.

Backed by a minimum-wage activist group, employees that suffered severe burns on the job have filed complaints against the chain in 19 cities.

New labor law regulations shorten the time period for holding an election after a petition is filed. Employers may want to take proactive steps.

The International Franchise Association claims Seattle's new minimum wage law discriminates against franchisees, and says it's all one labor union's fault.

As if the French president's plan to make companies pay ultra-high taxes on millionaire salaries weren't bad enough, businesses have to worry about kidnapping and extortion -- by their own workers.

Whether the walk-off in New York this week will have impact remains to be seen, but the dispute is continuing to echo on social media.