by Girish Anand | May 14, 2017 | Minimum Wage Law, Overtime Rules
A back-pay settlement of $1.25 million has finally been distributed to 90 former cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders. The payout caps a lengthy legal battle that saw the women win their lawsuit in 2014, only to see the settlement tied up in legal tussles until this...
by Girish Anand | May 11, 2017 | DOL
On May 10, a Congressional Resolution signed by President Trump removed an Obama-era rule limiting the right of states to enforce drug testing standards for unemployment benefits. The reversal was done under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which gives Congress 60...
by Girish Anand | May 9, 2017 | OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently updated the “Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs” it first released 30 years ago to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues. The new...
by Girish Anand | May 8, 2017 | DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will establish the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans, and who offer charitable services in support of the veteran community. The department is establishing the program...
by Girish Anand | May 5, 2017 | OSHA
This year’s National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, from May 8-12, encourages companies and workers to observe a pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and training in hazard recognition and fall prevention, according to the...
