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Navigating the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule
March 13, 2024
Navigating the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule

The labor market is constantly changing, especially with the rise of the gig economy altering traditional work arrangements. The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rule on independent contractor status is crucial for businesses as it defines employment relationships under the

Is Walmart’s $70K EEOC Settlement a Wake-Up Call for ADA?
March 13, 2024
Is Walmart’s $70K EEOC Settlement a Wake-Up Call for ADA?

Walmart’s recent $70,000 settlement for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has raised eyebrows in the business and legal communities. The case, involving a South Carolina Walmart store’s revocation of an employee’s electric cart accommodation, resulted in the employee

EEOC Secures Record $665M in FY 2023 for Discrimination Victims
March 13, 2024
EEOC Secures Record $665M in FY 2023 for Discrimination Victims

The fiscal year 2023 has been unprecedented for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), witnessing the highest financial recovery for victims of workplace discrimination in its history. With over $665 million collected on behalf of those affected, the EEOC has

Is the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule Fair?
March 12, 2024
Is the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule Fair?

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent establishment of a “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework is a bold step toward clarifying what constitutes an independent contractor versus a full-time employee. This framework is constructed with the intention of safeguarding workers from the prevalent risk

Embracing the “4ugust” Movement: A Four-Day Workweek Trial
March 12, 2024
Embracing the “4ugust” Movement: A Four-Day Workweek Trial

As the workplace evolves, the four-day workweek gains momentum, celebrated for improving productivity, wellness, and balancing work with life. Proponents of this shift view it as a way to create a more efficient and fulfilling workforce experience. An exemplar of

Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule
March 11, 2024
Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule

In a significant judicial decision by Judge J. Campbell Barker from Texas’ Eastern District Court, the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer standard was deemed legally defective. Set to become effective that week, the rule would have broadened

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Navigating the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule
March 13, 2024
Navigating the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule

The labor market is constantly changing, especially with the rise of the gig economy altering traditional work arrangements. The U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rule on independent contractor status is crucial for businesses as it defines employment relationships under the

Is Walmart’s $70K EEOC Settlement a Wake-Up Call for ADA?
March 13, 2024
Is Walmart’s $70K EEOC Settlement a Wake-Up Call for ADA?

Walmart’s recent $70,000 settlement for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has raised eyebrows in the business and legal communities. The case, involving a South Carolina Walmart store’s revocation of an employee’s electric cart accommodation, resulted in the employee

EEOC Secures Record $665M in FY 2023 for Discrimination Victims
March 13, 2024
EEOC Secures Record $665M in FY 2023 for Discrimination Victims

The fiscal year 2023 has been unprecedented for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), witnessing the highest financial recovery for victims of workplace discrimination in its history. With over $665 million collected on behalf of those affected, the EEOC has

Is the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule Fair?
March 12, 2024
Is the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule Fair?

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent establishment of a “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework is a bold step toward clarifying what constitutes an independent contractor versus a full-time employee. This framework is constructed with the intention of safeguarding workers from the prevalent risk

Embracing the “4ugust” Movement: A Four-Day Workweek Trial
March 12, 2024
Embracing the “4ugust” Movement: A Four-Day Workweek Trial

As the workplace evolves, the four-day workweek gains momentum, celebrated for improving productivity, wellness, and balancing work with life. Proponents of this shift view it as a way to create a more efficient and fulfilling workforce experience. An exemplar of

Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule
March 11, 2024
Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule

In a significant judicial decision by Judge J. Campbell Barker from Texas’ Eastern District Court, the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer standard was deemed legally defective. Set to become effective that week, the rule would have broadened

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