The U.S. Department of Labor recently withdrew an opinion letter that said some gig-economy workers who find jobs through smartphone apps—such as drivers for ride-hailing services—are properly classified as independent contractors under federal wage and hour law.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to work remotely, and some may have relocated for a variety of reasons, creating challenges for employers to keep up-to-date records of employee contact information.
An employer could not have been aware that a former employee’s actions were intended to oppose age discrimination against another worker, so the employee’s retaliation claim failed, a California appeals court ruled.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandatory requirements have expired, but the distinction between emergency paid sick leave, emergency family and medical leave and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off remains significant.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently upheld workers’ right to wear union symbols and discuss union matters in the workplace, with certain exceptions.
Do employers have to pay terminated employees for accrued paid time off? Can HR keep workers from traveling during the coronavirus pandemic? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions for a weekly series in USA […]
During good and bad economic times, workers have sued their employers for undercounting their hours, refusing to pay overtime or otherwise shortchanging their paychecks. Scrutiny for wage theft, as it is known, is more likely with the election of President […]
As HR professionals who work in family-run businesses know, owners and other senior relatives are the final decision-makers on all workplace matters. In some companies, nepotism and favoritism can lead to broken laws and mismanagment. Here are some ways to […]
The pandemic-related extensions of certain benefit plan compliance and reporting deadlines are expiring. Given a lack of answers from regulators, plan administrators should decide whether to treat the extensions as ended.
