June 04, 2025 - Navigating employment laws can be a daunting challenge for U.S. businesses, particularly those operating across multiple states and localities. While federal statutes set the baseline ...

Generally speaking, civil lawsuits are inherently unpredictable and there’s always a chance of losing a case. But for workers who want to sue their employers for discrimination, the odds are ...

A number of major federal laws exist that define the rights of employees and employers, and these are augmented by a wide variety of state and local laws that further expand these rights. However, the ...

Federal law determines who may work. Indiana and Oregon show how states increasingly regulate employer obligations after work authorization is established.

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Millions of young people attend college every year, most with the hope of gaining more job opportunities as a result. Nearly 16 million people were enrolled in undergraduate programs in the fall of ...

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has faded, employers continue to offer work-from-home arrangements to potential and existing employees to attract and retain talent. In some instances, employees are ...