Labor & Employment Law 
The rise of lousy and lovely jobs – Reuters Blogs
That is the conclusion of an important new study that connects a long-term trend in the labor market with the business cycle … by relatively well-paid associates with expensive law degrees. The jobs that are left are the ‘‘lovely’’ ones, … Continue reading
Maryland Bill to Forbid Employers Requiring Social Media Logon, Passwords – Social Barrel
The Maryland State Senate passed a bill titled “Labor and Employment – User Name and Password Privacy Protection and Exclusions” which if signed into law would make Maryland the first state to forbid employers from requiring job candidates to provide … Continue reading
Guest commentary: Make Michigan a want-to-work-here state – Detroit Free Press
Rather, states with rising incomes and job growth are, if anything … And, yes, this could mean an emergency manager law that insists labor and management renegotiate agreements when schools or communities are bankrupt, while respecting …
California Supreme Court: It’s not the boss’s problem if employees work during breaks – San Jose Mercury News
California workers have a legal right to take their rest and meal breaks on the job, but their bosses are not obligated … got their breaks and thus violated California labor laws. But the Supreme Court ruling now has broader … Continue reading
California Supreme Court: It’s not the boss’s problem if employees work during breaks – Contra Costa Times
California workers have a legal right to take their rest and meal breaks on the job, but their bosses are not obligated … got their breaks and thus violated California labor laws. But the Supreme Court ruling now has broader … Continue reading
Jobs Outlook Brightens Slightly for Young Vets – Military.com
The new law offers tax credits to businesses that hire veterans. It also encourages veterans to go after the job skills they need to compete in … according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Unemployment is a huge issue, especially … Continue reading
Ga. Labor Department to close 7 of 53 offices – CNBC
The Labor Department will continue to operate 46 career centers statewide. The agency is also increasing its online presence, where full registration for employment services … with the new law cited as the main reason.
Workers have right to breaks, but bosses don’t have to ensure them, California Supreme Court rules – San Jose Mercury News
California workers have a legal right to take their rest and meal breaks on the job, but their bosses are not obligated … got their breaks and thus violated California labor laws. But the Supreme Court ruling now has broader … Continue reading
America’s Port Truckers Deliver a Resounding … – YAHOO!
the top experts on employment law concluded in comprehensive research. The U.S. Department of Labor is increasing resources to combat misclassification in multiple industries; port trucking has been called the “poster child” for this willful employer …
Pay Proposal May Affect In-Home Care Firms – KTVZ.com
Since 1974, when the Fair Labor Standards Act was established, companion workers were deemed exempt from federal minimum wage and overtime laws. But longer hours … were promulgated” and “the nature of employment and the scope of duties are …
