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Federal Overtime Rule Proposal Revives Debate on Fair Salary Cutoff
As employers grapple with a new federal overtime rule proposal, the business community has described the salary threshold as fair, but worker advocates say the proposed level isn't high enough
Proposed Federal Overtime Rule Doesn’t Include Automatic Adjustments
Unlike the 2016 federal overtime rule, the new proposal doesn't include automatic adjustments to the exempt salary threshold. But the Labor Department wants feedback on its goal to propose updates…
February Created Far Fewer Jobs Than Expected
Labor market watchers expected a slowdown of the spectacular jobs growth of recent months, but not the crashing halt the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) delivered today. U
What Does a Better Balance Mean on International Women's Day?
"Better Balance, Better World" (#BalanceforBetter) is the theme of this year's International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated today as a call to recognize women's achievements, provide greater equity in the workplace…
Small Bonuses May Count Toward Determining Who Is Exempt
Small, nondiscretionary bonuses may become more popular if the proposed overtime rule is finalized
Lawmakers Propose Eliminating National Caps on Work-Based Green Cards
Legislation meant to clear backlogs for employment-based green cards would expedite the flow of high-skilled workers from countries such as India and China who face inordinately long waits, but it…
Are Salary-History Questions Off Limits Under the Equal Pay Act?
Can employers rely on prior salary to justify wage differences between male and female workers? Under some state and local laws, the answer is clearly no. But courts are divided…
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Employment Law in Canada
Manufacturers in Canada face a labor and employment environment that is much more employee- and union-friendly than the United States. Here are just a few of the rules manufacturers need…
Proposed Overtime Rule Covers More Workers
The Department of Labor has proposed an increase in the salary-level threshold for white-collar exemptions to $35,308 per year from $23,660
Mexican Congress Seeks to Reform Employer-Friendly ‘White’ Unions
Mexico is on the verge of replacing so-called white unions, which are notoriously pro-employer and whose existence within most companies often isn't common knowledge among employees, with unions that represent…