Women have been chasing workplace equality for decades, yet despite marked strides, pay parity has remained an elusive prize. A recent court ruling, however, should help change that. Last year, women’s earnings amounted to 82 percent of men’s, a … [Read more...]

Should your paycheck reflect work travel or short rest breaks during the workday? New federal guidance offers clarity about an employee’s rights. The U.S. Department of Labor recently released a pair of opinion letters about those topics, jumping … [Read more...]

The California Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision that will make it much harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors – and to avoid paying them wages and overtime. In what’s being called “a game-changer,” the … [Read more...]

Have you been trying to switch jobs but for an inexplicable reason can’t seem to gain traction? If you suspect that your current employer may have some sort of arrangement with your prospective future employer, the law is on your side. What are … [Read more...]

In addition to placing first in men’s long-track speed skating, Canadian Ted-Jan Bloemen also became the first Olympic athlete to be paid in cryptocurrency while competing in PyeongChang this winter. CNN reported the double world record-holder … [Read more...]

In the era of Uber, Lyft and other so-called “gig economy” companiesAirbnb, the lines between independent contractor and employee have become blurred. Consider the case of Raef Lawson, who worked as a delivery driver for six months for GrubHub, Inc.; … [Read more...]