Covers laws governing the workplace, including hiring and termination, wages and overtime, discrimination and harassment, employee benefits and leave, workplace safety, and union and collective bargaining issues. Articles address both employer compliance and employee rights, along with litigation, investigations, and evolving workplace policies.
To prove workplace bias, you generally need evidence showing you’re in a protected class, you suffered an adverse job action, and the decision was motivated by discrimination—often supported by documents, comparator proof, and witness testimony. Strong cases include a clear timeline, consistent records (emails, reviews, policies), and examples of similarly situated coworkers being treated more […]
Wage theft is the most underreported crime against American workers, costing employees an estimated tens of billions of dollars each year in unpaid wages. It happens when employers illegally withhold pay—through unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, missed breaks, or minimum-wage violations—and many workers never file a complaint. This article explains common forms of wage theft, how […]
In 2026, several U.S. states and localities have already enacted a $20/hour minimum wage for many workers, far above the federal $7.25 rate. Which workers qualify and when increases apply depends on state statutes and city/county ordinances. This article maps where $20/hour is law and explains the major rules and exceptions. Understanding the $20 Minimum […]
Independent contractor misclassification affects millions of U.S. workers and can strip them of minimum wage, overtime, unemployment, and workers’ comp protections. Many roles labeled “contractor” are legally employees under federal and state tests based on control and economic dependence. This article explains how the label is abused, common red flags, and what misclassified workers can […]
The WARN Act is a U.S. federal law that generally requires covered employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days’ written notice before certain mass layoffs or plant closings. It’s designed to give workers and local communities time to prepare, though exceptions and state “mini-WARN” laws may change the analysis. This article explains […]
A strike is a coordinated work stoppage by employees to pressure an employer during a labor dispute, typically over wages, hours, or working conditions. In the U.S., most strikes are governed by the National Labor Relations Act, but rules and protections vary by worker type, union status, and whether the strike is economic or tied […]
Collective bargaining is the legal process where employees, usually through a union, negotiate with an employer over wages, benefits, schedules, and working conditions, typically resulting in a binding collective bargaining agreement (CBA). In the U.S., most private‑sector collective bargaining is governed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This article explains how collective bargaining works, […]
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a 1938 federal law that sets nationwide wage-and-hour rules, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections. It applies to most employers and employees in interstate commerce and helps define exempt vs. nonexempt workers. This article explains the FLSA’s key components, coverage, and compliance basics. The Fair […]
