On February 11, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania ruled that recruiters for an information technology staffing firm were entitled to overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court reasoned that the recruiters should not be classified as administrative exempt because
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Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company to Pay $350,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination and Retaliation Case
DENVER – Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company, also known as ASWO, a global recreational gear company with employees throughout the United States, will pay $350,000 and provide other relief to settle a lawsuit alleging unlawful retaliation under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act (ADEA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
HR is supposed to design career paths. So why are its own so unclear?
The people who manage your career are questioning their own.
AI Job Loss Is Breaking the Psyche of Workers, Psychiatrist Warns
A psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of the unemployed has a grim warning for the workers of the world.
Politicians are starting to pay a lot more attention to the plight of white-collar workers
Rapid advancements in AI have industry and political leaders warning of massive job displacement for white-collar workers. It could reshape U.S. politics.
Small 401(k)s may automatically follow workers to their next job
A network of plan administrators helps small 401(k) accounts rolled into IRAs find their way to a worker’s next workplace plan — unless it’s Roth money.
Immediate Termination in Germany for Online Sick Leave Without Medical Examination
Digitalization simplifies and accelerates processes in everyday business operations. This often creates new phenomena that companies must address. One issue increasingly becoming a recurring challenge for employers in Germany is the online acquisition of a sick leave certificate (Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung (AUB)) and its submission to the employer. A ruling by the
Labor Law Updates Every Healthcare Employer Needs to Know
Labor Law Updates Every Healthcare Employer Needs to Know
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Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor’s Desk
Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor’s Desk
On March 4, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170, which amends the existing non-compete statute to limit the enforceability of restrictive covenants for certain terminated employees. If enacted, the bill would invalidate non-competes for employees who
3 Reasons Creativity Is No Longer A Luxury At Work
Creativity isn’t a bonus, it’s the difference between staying relevant and becoming replaceable.
Colorado Seeks to Increase Worker Safety Protections
On January 14, 2026, a bill titled “Concerning Worker Safety Protections,” was introduced in the Colorado House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 26-1054, looks to impose a general duty on employers to maintain workplaces free from recognized hazards. This bill is significant because, if enacted, it would increase the state’s
Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club
Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club
As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity quotas, along with an identification of the adverse employment actions which could be imposed for
Businesses Try New Argument In Immigration Appeal On $100,000 H-1B Fee
A Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s tariff authority provided a new argument at an Appeals Court hearing on the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Leading When You’re Not The Boss: 3 Dimensions Of Leadership
To lead is to positively influence others, even when they are several levels above you, through your relatability: your values, priorities, and focus on others.
EEOC Sues Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s for Disability Discrimination
JACKSON, Miss. – Diamond Jim’s and Mrs. Donna’s Ole Farm Beef LLC, a Mississippi steakhouse, violated federal law when it fired a worker because of a seizure condition, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.