LaToi Mayo, Kellan Coffey and Amanda Combs discuss the new Kentucky laws that focus on measures to attract businesses, increase workforce participation and increase economic growth.
Sebastian Chilco talks about minimum wage increases in California cities and says the goal is to balance workers' need for higher wages to keep up with higher costs with the impact on a business of higher labor outlays. (Subscription required.)
Jim Paretti addresses some areas where the EEOC might move forward this year, including AI in the workplace and pay data collection. (Subscription required.)
David B. Jordan says the momentum toward more tipping in new industries coupled with the movement to eliminate the tip credit altogether and pay servers the full minimum wage presents a conflict for employers. (Subscription required.)
As disputes between employers and employees over flexible working requests continue to rise, Sophie Vanhegan says the increase is surprising, given how many businesses have switched to hybrid working models.