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

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Michelle Travis covers emerging workplace law and policy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

Employment laws are constantly changing, and 2024 is no exception. The federal government, as well as various states, counties, and cities, were active again in 2023, passing workplace legislation ...

The first six months of 2024 have seen a number of employment-related developments that impact employers nationwide. This article recaps of some of the principle employment issues addressed so far in ...

These days, July is almost as hot as January for new and updated employment laws, meaning HR doesn’t get the summer off! In some cases, new ...

There are employment laws regarding everything from record keeping to minimum wage to how to display employment law posters in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor oversees employment law on ...

Several federal laws protect the civil rights of U.S. workers by prohibiting discrimination in employment actions. Equal employment opportunities are available to all workers, regardless of age, sex, ...