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Archives for January 8, 2026
Amazon wants proof of productivity from employees
The tech giant is asking its corporate employees to describe three to five accomplishments that reflect their work.
Peak Performers to Pay $160,000 in EEOC Disability Lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas — Peak Performers, incorporated as St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation Services of Texas, Inc., an Austin-based staffing agency providing staffing and recruitment services for workers with disabilities, agreed to pay $160,000 to a disabled former employee and institute significant reforms to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by
Biggest W&H Issues To Watch In 2026
Biggest W&H Issues To Watch In 2026
Kelly Cardin says minimum wage and salary threshold increases are top of mind for employers, and it’s a good time for them to look at their exempt workforce, ensure that any new salary thresholds are being met and also revisit job duties to
Marvin Kaplan Comments on Case Work During NLRB Quorum Lapse
Marvin Kaplan comments on the work he and remaining Board member David Prouty undertook during the NLRB’s quorum lapse to prepare for resolution once the Board regained the authority to issue decisions in “New General Counsel and Board Members Sworn In,” published by NLRB Edge. Subscription may be required to view article
Amy Peck Discusses Employer Compliance with New Wage-Weighted H-1B Selection Process
Amy Peck discusses what employers should expect regarding the new selection process and how to plan for hiring and visa needs in “Wage-Weighted H-1Bs Will End ‘Level Playing Field,’” published by Global Mobility Lawyer. Subscription may be required to view article
AI: Your ‘Favorite Coworker’ In 2026, Experts Predict
Experts are already predicting a dramatic shift in how we work in 2026 as employees get more comfortable with and see AI: as their “favorite coworker.”
Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
The Downside to Using AI for All Those Boring Tasks at Work
Some managers make space in the workday for repetitive, low-intensity tasks where creative sparks can fly.
$100K H-1B Fee Case Fast-Tracked in Federal Appeals Court
The U.S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed on Jan. 5, 2025, to fast-track the appeal of the recent federal court ruling upholding the Trump Administration’s imposition of a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. On Dec. 24, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia upheld the… Continue Reading
California Labor Commissioner Publishes Updated Paid Sick Leave Posting
California employers must promptly update their workplace postings because the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) recently released a revised Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act (HWHFA) poster reflecting recent amendments to the state paid sick leave. In 2024, California passed a bill that amended leave rights for employees pertaining to victims’ leave and attendance at court… Continue Reading
DOL Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Compensability of Pre-Shift Activities Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
DOL Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Compensability of Pre-Shift Activities Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
On January 5, 2026, the U.S.
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Is Travel Time to and from a Medical Appointment Covered by the FMLA?
Your employee, Thelma, has requested FMLA leave to take her mom, Louise, to regular doctor appointments. Though the appointment itself will take one hour, Thelma wants to schedule it in the middle of the workday and for a total of five hours. The travel, she says, takes “quite a bit
TEG Staffing, Inc. to Pay $185,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES – TEG Staffing, Inc., doing business as Eastridge Workforce Solutions, a southern California-based staffing agency, agreed to pay $185,000 and provide other injunctive relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Join Us Live for Power Half-Hour’s Episode #17 on January 13
Join Power At Work LIVE on LinkedIn for Episode #17 of the Power Half-Hour on Tuesday, January 13 at noon ET/9 AM PT with very special guests Alexandra Martinez, writer for Prism; Alex Jacquez, Chief of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative; and David Madland, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. Seth Harris hosts the Power Half-Hour.