Deidra Nguyen talks about differences in state laws allowing employees time off to vote and weighs in on some benefits of giving employees time off on Election Day. (Subscription required.)
Michael Lotito says many unions will now look to the wage increases in the tentative railroad agreement as a measure of successful bargaining. (Subscription required.)
Eli Freedberg talks about a new California law that allows a council of fast food workers, franchisors, franchisees, advocates and state government representatives to determine an industry minimum wage and other work conditions. (Subscription required.)
Rhonda B. Levy and George Vassos discuss an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that puts employers on notice that their discretion in awarding bonuses is not unconstrained and must be exercised fairly and reasonably. (Subscription required.)