Obama to Unveil Higher Minimum Wages for Federal Contractors in State of the...
In tonight’s State of the Union Address President Obama will announce an increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour and he will call on Congress to pass a proposed similar...
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With Trump Win, Employment Initiatives in Question
Recent employment initiatives from the Obama administration could be in jeopardy under Donald Trump’s presidency, but employers still need to comply with those laws and regulations for now, says one...
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Second DOL FAQ on Fiduciary Rule Addresses Questions About Fiduciary...
by Jane Meacham, contributing editor The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the second set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for retirement plan professionals on the agency’s complex new...
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Commander in ‘Beats’?
Now that ex-President Barack Obama has a little extra time on his hands, how will he spend his “retirement” from commander in chief? One music-streaming website is offering Obama a chance to become...
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Trump Taps Former NLRB Member to Head DOL After Puzder Withdraws
UPDATE: President Trump has nominated Alexander Acosta, a former National Labor Relations Board member, to serve as Secretary of Labor. The announcement came less than 24 hours after Trump’s first...
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‘All-Gender’ Single-User Restroom Requirement Now in Effect
By Michelle Lee Flores and Brett Nicole Taylor California employers need to be in compliance with the state’s new “all-gender” requirements for single-use restrooms as of March 1. Assembly Bill 1732...
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Time Running Out to Comment on Long-Stalled Overtime Rule
Employers and others have until September 25 to submit comments to shape the rule governing which workers are eligible for overtime pay. Once the deadline passes, employers will face a waiting game...
View ArticleNLRB Recess Appointments Draw Fire
President Barack Obama’s decision to use recess appointments to keep the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from losing its quorum has ignited a firestorm of opposition among lawmakers and business...
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Will President Barack Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stand? Some in the business community and Congress hope not, and they’re taking action. Two House actions...
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Overtime rules: Changes on the way, but specifics scarce
Secretary of Labor Tom Perez has his orders. President Barack Obama on March 13 officially directed him to “modernize and streamline the existing overtime regulations.” The president’s directions...
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