Technology’s made it easier for employees to be on call while still going about their personal lives. But companies should review their on-call policies to make sure they aren’t in danger of a hefty wage-and-hour suit. More…

In a report to Congress, the Government Accountability Office is asking lawmakers to lessen the restrictions for workers who want to make hardship withdrawals from their company-sponsored retirement plans. More…

It appears the longer it takes healthcare reform to come out of Washington, the longer it’ll take for unemployment rates to come down. The reason: More…

Cutting salaries and adjusting work schedules for exempt and non-exempt employees just got easier, thanks to the Department of Labor. More…

Yes, it’s a buyer’s market these days in the job market. It won’t always be that way, however, and a  U.S. Department of Labor study reveals where we’ll see upswings — and deepening lows. More…

The U.S. Department of Labor has some handy legal advice for employers who are considering furloughs, layoffs or pay cuts. More…

These days, many employers are implementing mandatory furloughs to cut down on costs. But they need to be careful when exempt employees are involved. More…

Along with all the new wrinkles in COBRA, here comes another: a special Department of Labor form for ex-employees who want to appeal their denial of COBRA subsidy benefits — putting more pressure on employers to make sure denials are valid. More…

A look at the U.S. Department of Labor’s budget for FY 2010 shows where the agency will be stepping up investigations of workplace violations and enforcement of labor laws. More…

The U.S. Department of Labor, in a just-released opinion letter, essentially changed its stand on the issue of how much notice an employee is required to give when requesting leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. That’s good news for employers. More…