Department of Labor

Defining Overtime Responsibility

Defining Overtime Responsibility

The Department of Labor issued guidance defining “joint employers.”

Ensuring a Fair Day’s Pay

Ensuring a Fair Day’s Pay

A new Philadelphia ordinance allows the city to take steps to stop wage theft.

Finding a Schedule that Works for Hourly Employees

Finding a Schedule that Works for Hourly Employees

New York bill would regulate the way some employers manage work schedules.

New Regulation Could Actually Reduce Access to Investment Advice

New Regulation Could Actually Reduce Access to Investment Advice

Study highlights the potential value of professional investment advice—and the cost of curbing access to it.

Regulatory Agenda Offers Glimpse Into Obama Adminstration Priorities

Regulatory Agenda Offers Glimpse Into Obama Adminstration Priorities

Agenda details some of the Administration’s high priority rules for 2016.

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Can Regulatory Clarity Increase Retirement Savings?

Federal auditor says that more detailed regulation may expand participation in certain retirement programs.

Uber, Lyft, and the Employment Battle

Uber, Lyft, and the Employment Battle

Class-action lawsuits filed against ridesharing companies over alleged misclassification of worker’s employment status.

Regulating Labor Day Parades

Regulating Labor Day Parades

Local regulations help ensure that holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.

Regulatory Redo for Temporary Work Visas

Regulatory Redo for Temporary Work Visas

Florida district court sends federal agencies back to the drawing board.

The Celebration Rule

The Celebration Rule

The Department of Labor redefines “spouse” under the Family Medical Leave Act.

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers

President tries to push Congress towards more generous paid sick leave for all American workers.

Analyzing a Universal Basic Income

Analyzing a Universal Basic Income

Is a universal basic income better than unemployment insurance?