As the economy continues to shift from a culture of full-time employment to an on-demand "gig" marketplace, the landscape of workers' rights is also changing. Working as an independent contractor rather than an employee allows a worker more flexibility and autonomy in...
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Do Retirees Have Rights Under ERISA When Companies Cut Benefits?
It's no secret that one of the ways companies try to cut costs is through layoffs. Another method, which can be just as disruptive to employees, is by reducing pensions and other benefits earned while working for the employer. From well-known companies to state...
Will Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Lead to Wage Abuse?
Have you ever interacted with a cashier, gardener, nail salon employee, call center worker, home health aide, parking attendant, or restaurant server? If so, chances are the person who provided you that service was an undocumented worker.One of Donald Trump's most...
What Employees Should Know in the Wake of the 9th Circuit Pay History Ruling
Employers have the right to pay a man more than a woman for the same work if he had a higher salary at a previous job and There is a "reasonable policy" that justifies the company using past salaries to determine compensation. This was an opinion issued in April by...
Uber and Fox News: When Management Willfully Ignores Harassment Complaints
Even just a passing glance at news headlines over the last few months reveals a troubling pattern: companies turning a blind eye when men who are important to the bottom line are accused of sexual harassment.Uber HarassmentThe year started out with a shocking blog...
Can You Be Fired for Political Social Media Posts?
Political discussions seem to be happening everywhere today. And, more often than not, they can get quite heated. From tense family dinner tables to disagreements with complete strangers, people are voicing their opinions - loudly.Nowhere is this more evident than on...
Big Data: The Rise of Talent Analytics is a Cause for Concern
Back in 2012, forbes caused a stir when it published an article detailing how Target was tracking customer purchases so closely that it figured out a teen was pregnant before she had even told her parents. for many people, it was their first real glimpse of how big...
Fitness Trackers in the Workplace: A Risk for Employees?
So-called "wearables," such as fitness trackers, are becoming more and more ubiquitous every day. It's easy to see why. They count our steps, monitor our heart rate, measure the quality of our sleep, and we can use that information to improve our health. But, while...
Paid Parental Leave Has Broad Business and economic Benefits
As noted by Vogue Magazine, August marked the 23rd anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Though considered landmark legislation at the time, the law only provides for unpaid leave, and does not apply to a large percentage of Americans employed by...
Despite Increasing Driver Demand, Women Suffer Persistent Harassment and Discrimination in the Trucking Industry
The U.S. trucking industry is a paradox. With a growing shortage of drivers, trucking companies desperately need to put more people behind the wheel. At the same time, an increasing number of women are looking to enter the industry, eager for the opportunity. Instead...
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