On Monday, the governors of California and New York each signed legislation that will gradually boost the minimum wage in those states to $15 an
There’s plenty of coverage on the gig economy: good, bad, “disruptive.” But at the center of the gig economy is the shifting way the American
Since the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, many media organizations are following the tussle between President Obama and Congress about naming a successor
Wages, overtime regulations, paid sick time and paternity leave are hot-button national issues. Labor and employment reporters cover current events and policy changes in Washington related to
In early July, the Department of Labor proposed changes to the country’s overtime regulations. Labor Secretary Tom Perez said he’s looking to extend overtime protections
Leading up to Labor Day, chances are we’ll see lots of coverage of barbecues, back to school and blowout sales. But don’t forget that Labor
We’ve written plenty of stories this year about millennials, and their attitudes toward money. But as millennials in the workplace begin to shape and make
In four feature stories and 22 follow-up articles, Michael Grabell, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, brought the safety of temporary workers into the spotlight. His
Homey is back from vacation with the same mandate. As Yoda would say, “Butt, I will kick. Names, I will take.” As I write the
With Labor Day only a week away, you may be pondering ways to commemorate the holiday, which was first observed in September 1882 in New
Word last week that Microsoft will be jettisoning 18,000 workers raises the specter of mass layoffs, a frequent occurrence several years ago but one we
The annual salute to dads comes up June 15, and like all traditional and manufactured holidays and observances, marketers are not shy about using it
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