Michael Lotito said the DOL is trying to downplay the impact of its proposed rule that would expand the number of workers who are considered employees rather than independent contractors, but it is designed, in fact, to have a much broader brush with resp
Philip Gordon explains why there has been an increase in electronic monitoring of employees and offers advice to employers who monitor employees. (Subscription required.)
Lee Schreter explains that delay of the Department of Labor’s planned update to the overtime exemption could indicate that the department is being extra cautious in crafting an overtime proposal because it will be controversial. (Subscription required.)
Eli Freedberg talks about the new pay transparency law in New York and explains why the law was passed, what it will change and why employers will now be having difficult conversations with existing employees as a result.
Speaking on the relationship between labor and management, Claire Deason said it would be a mistake to assume we will go back in time to when the leadership had more leverage.