The federal government is suing a Milwaukee seafood restaurant and its owners, alleging they illegally allowed managers to collect tips from other workers.
Archives for January 18, 2026
LA County workers shocked and outraged by CEO’s $2M payment, union leaders say
Union leaders say Fesia Davenport told workers there was no money for raises while — it turns out — she was negotiating her payout. She didn’t respond to…
Democrats question White House tech lead on how workforce churn will impact AI Action Plan
Several House lawmakers also worried over whether the Trump administration’s budget request for 2026 would fall short of the funding agencies need to successfully carry out the White House’s AI action plan.
Where The Jobs Are In 2026—And How To Actually Land One
According to experts, plenty of in-demand jobs exist in 2026, but you need a five-step strategy to raise your visibility and find where the jobs are to actually land one.
What hiring someone who served 20 years in prison taught us about loyalty at work
A former prison warden and an exec who once served a life equivalent sentence explain why fair chance hiring is an overlooked retention strategy.
What Happens When The Work We Do Is Invisible?
Today, much of the work we do is invisible. But even when hidden, this overlooked labor is important and necessary.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary warns job seekers he’ll throw your resume ‘straight in the garbage’ if you have bad WiFi
Time is money, according to the multimillionaire Shark Tank star, and he’s warning that the grace period for video call glitches to be acceptable is officially over.
Move. Think. Rest: A New Operating System For Work
Natalie Nixon explains why real productivity requires invisible work—movement, deep thinking, and rest—so leaders can reduce burnout and spark better ideas.
German Employment Law—Top 9 Developments in 2025
The year 2025 brought a wide range of employment law decisions with major practical impact. Both the Federal Labor Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) addressed key issues on protection against dismissal, discrimination, equal pay, and participation rights of works councils. These rulings clarify existing
Developments in German Employment Law for 2026
Every year brings new developments and amendments in German employment law. Below is a summary of what to expect in 2026. A particularly noteworthy development is the loosening of rules regarding fixed-term employment for employees who have reached the statutory retirement age.
The Hidden Legal Minefield: Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 4: Data Security, Breach Notification, and Third-Party AI Processing Risks
As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche wearables into powerful tools with broad workplace appeal — but their innovative capabilities bring equally significant legal and privacy concerns. In this Part 4, we consider the potentially vast amount of personal and other confidential data that may be collected,…
EU May Not Regulate Member States’ Minimum Wages at Substantive Level, CJEU Rules
May the European Union dictate how minimum wages are set in the member states? With its judgment of November 11, 2025 (C-19/23) on the EU Minimum Wage Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2041), the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) draws a clear line for the first time: the European
Scott Green Evaluates Potential Shift in NYC Employment Law Enforcement Amid Administration Change
Scott Green explains how NYC’s new administration may intensify labor law enforcement and what employers should do to stay compliant.
Emerging Trends in Employment Arbitration in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Employment arbitration agreements provide employers and employees with a fair and efficient way to resolve disputes outside of court litigation. The legal requirements for and best practices surrounding employment arbitration constantly develop. Heading into 2026, employers who use employment arbitration agreements or are considering adopting such agreements should take note
2025 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review
Our “Year in Review” summarizes the most important wage and hour developments of 2025, including significant Department of Labor activity, U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate court decisions, and state law changes, including new state minimum wage rates for 2026. Click here to download the 2025 Wage and Hour Developments: A Year in Review