New data show the corporate pay gap is widening — now lawmakers are proposing a crackdown.
For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban noncompete agreements, which bar millions of workers from leaving their employers to join a competitor or start a rival business for a specific period of time. […]
For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban noncompete agreements, which bar millions of workers from leaving their employers to join a competitor or start a rival business for a specific period of time. The FTC's move, which is already being challenged in court, would mean that such employees could apply for jobs they weren’t previously eligible to...
NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade Commission voted
The Biden Administration announced a new rule on Tuesday that will make millions more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay.
About 4 million more workers will qualify for overtime when the rule is
Although cannabis is enjoying a more mainstream profile, there is massive income inequality on display in the industry.
The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S.
Falls, slips and trips accounted for 865 worker fatalities in 2022 – more than 400 of whom worked in constructionWooden planks with nails covered the site where Antonio, a construction day laborer in Houston, Texas, was helping clear fencing last December. The contractor that hired him provided no protection, he said – so when he slipped, and a nail struck him just above the ankle, it became “really swollen”.Antonio was given hydrogen peroxide, and the contractor promised to get him medical...
(The Center Square) – Retail giant Walmart has agreed to pay nearly $190,000 following an investigation into possible violations of gig and app-based worker laws. The Seattle Office of Labor Standards alleged that Walmart failed to provide premium pay and a notice of rights to gig workers in violation of the temporary Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance. The company also allegedly failed to establish an accessible paid sick and safe time system for gig workers to...
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has begun discussions on a proposed bill that would amend the city’s App-Based Worker Minimum Payment Ordinance. The bill, sponsored by Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, attempts to reduce labor costs for network companies, while still guaranteeing a minimum earnings standard for app-based workers. Council Bill 120775 would remove minimum wage adjustments, reduce the per-mile rate, and remove the mileage factor...
About 4 million more workers will qualify for overtime when the rule is fully implemented.