[T]he performance of the mutual obligation of the employer and the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and condition
Understand federal labor laws on breaks, including FLSA rules and state-specific meal and rest break requirements for employees and minors. 10 min read updated on May 06, 2025 Key Takeaways Federal labor laws under the FLSA do not require meal or rest breaks, but short breaks (5–20 ...
Legal Alert: Federal Contractors Must Notify Employees of Their Rights Under Federal Labor LawsStephanie R. LeachGerard Morales
Labor Laws and Salaried Employees Salaried employees are typically treated as exempt from the ability to earn overtime, but that is not always the case. The overtime exemption laws are simply one factor in the determination of whether an employee should be exempt from overtime. On the other ...
Minor labor laws are in place to provide safeguards for people under 18 who are employed and, generally, still attending school. These laws help employers like you prioritize young employees’ health, well-being, and education. These safeguards restrict the number of hours a minor can work dur...
According to the US Department of Labor, federal laws on overtime pay are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA states that all non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay for working over 40 hours in a workweek. If an employee has exempt status, such as a ...
While President Donald Trump is not known for a deliberate approach, the long-anticipated shifts in labor law and policy is starting to take shape in...
For readability, these FAQs use the term “COVID-19.” Where appropriate, readers should read COVID-19 as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This general guidance is based on U.S. federal employment law and the current medical assessment of COVID-19. State and local laws may apply, and medical ...
Here is a copy of the House bill. If enacted, the U.S. Department of Labor would have 180 days (six months) to issue regulations, and the law would take effect six months after that (total of one year after enactment). Don't "leave" -- we will keep you posted!Tags...
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.