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Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?
October 25, 2024
Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?

A proposal by Betsey Stevenson, a professor at the University of Michigan, seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to ensure U.S. workers receive paid time off (PTO). This proposed amendment, published in a white paper by The

EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions
October 24, 2024
EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions

A recent incident involving Ernst & Young (EY) in the United States has brought to light the complex dynamics between corporate policy enforcement and employee behavior. Dozens of EY employees were terminated for attending multiple online training sessions simultaneously, deemed

DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality
October 24, 2024
DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidelines aimed at steering the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in workplaces across the United States. Reflecting the Biden administration’s commitment to balanced AI integration, the guidelines emphasize employee rights and

What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?
October 24, 2024
What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?

Navigating the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is critical for employers, particularly when determining which employees are exempt from overtime. Many may be familiar with the “white-collar” exemptions covering executive, administrative, and professional roles, but misclassifications remain

Are Workplace Discrimination Policies Effective Enough in U.S. Firms?
October 23, 2024
Are Workplace Discrimination Policies Effective Enough in U.S. Firms?

GFL Environmental subsidiaries in Georgia and Waste Pro in Florida have recently settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over separate race and sex discrimination lawsuits. These settlements underline the importance of addressing discriminatory practices in the workplace

TTEC Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Unpaid Overtime and Equipment Costs
October 22, 2024
TTEC Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Unpaid Overtime and Equipment Costs

TTEC Services Corp., a global customer service company, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed in the Colorado District Court. The legal challenge, brought forward by a remote employee, alleges that TTEC violated federal and state labor laws by requiring remote

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Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?
October 25, 2024
Should the Fair Labor Standards Act Guarantee Paid Time Off Nationwide?

A proposal by Betsey Stevenson, a professor at the University of Michigan, seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to ensure U.S. workers receive paid time off (PTO). This proposed amendment, published in a white paper by The

EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions
October 24, 2024
EY Employees Fired for Multitasking During Mandatory Training Sessions

A recent incident involving Ernst & Young (EY) in the United States has brought to light the complex dynamics between corporate policy enforcement and employee behavior. Dozens of EY employees were terminated for attending multiple online training sessions simultaneously, deemed

DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality
October 24, 2024
DOL Issues AI Guidelines to Protect Worker Rights and Job Quality

The Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidelines aimed at steering the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in workplaces across the United States. Reflecting the Biden administration’s commitment to balanced AI integration, the guidelines emphasize employee rights and

What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?
October 24, 2024
What Does the Mayfield Ruling Mean for Overtime Exemptions?

Navigating the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is critical for employers, particularly when determining which employees are exempt from overtime. Many may be familiar with the “white-collar” exemptions covering executive, administrative, and professional roles, but misclassifications remain

Are Workplace Discrimination Policies Effective Enough in U.S. Firms?
October 23, 2024
Are Workplace Discrimination Policies Effective Enough in U.S. Firms?

GFL Environmental subsidiaries in Georgia and Waste Pro in Florida have recently settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over separate race and sex discrimination lawsuits. These settlements underline the importance of addressing discriminatory practices in the workplace

TTEC Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Unpaid Overtime and Equipment Costs
October 22, 2024
TTEC Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Unpaid Overtime and Equipment Costs

TTEC Services Corp., a global customer service company, is facing a class-action lawsuit filed in the Colorado District Court. The legal challenge, brought forward by a remote employee, alleges that TTEC violated federal and state labor laws by requiring remote

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