ILO Adopts First-Ever Global Standard For Platform Work
The International Labor Organization has adopted Convention No. 193, the first binding international standard governing work arranged or performed in the
DOL Says Extra Hourly Shifts May Not Defeat Exempt Status
An exempt employee does not lose exempt status simply by performing additional hourly work in a separate, non-exempt role, according
Third Circuit Says FLSA Does Not Reach “Overtime Gap Time” Claims
Workers cannot use the Fair Labor Standards Act to recover unpaid straight-time from an overtime week, a federal appeals court
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act
The House has passed legislation that would authorize third-party panels to set initial contract terms when negotiations fail between an
Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee
A federal court has vacated the Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee nationwide. In California v. Mullin, the U.S. District Court for
DOJ Opinion Letter Questions EEOC Disparate Impact Framework and Uniform Guidelines
A new Justice Department opinion letter that sharply criticizes the EEOC's disparate impact guidance sets the stage for significant policy
Minimum Wage Increases Effective July 1, 2026
Several state and local jurisdictions are scheduled to increase their minimum wage rates on July 1. The Center for Workplace
CWC’s Colorado AI Law HR Compliance Desk Guide
Colorado’s new AI law will take effect January 1, 2027. The Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC), our affiliated nonprofit membership
EEOC’s New Enforcement Plan Signals Shift In Priorities
The EEOC adopted a new National Enforcement Plan June 4 that signals a significant shift in its priorities toward intentional discrimination
New Jersey Appeals Court Reinstates Recreational Cannabis User’s Lawsuit
New Jersey’s cannabis law allows job applicants and employees to sue over adverse employment actions tied to recreational cannabis use,