A New York company recently learned an expensive lesson about wage and benefits discrimination. More…

An employee on workers’ comp said his duties were limited because of a back injury. However, a video showed otherwise. More…

Can an off-duty employee who’s injured while participating in an exercise class at his work site be entitled to workers’ compensation? More…

Advocates for the unemployed say in this tough economy, using certain types of background checks for job applicants is unfair. Some state state legislatures agree, and are taking steps toward barring those checks. More…

At least seven states and the District of Columbia state are offering  voluntary compliance programs that allow companies to avoid costly  penalties for late taxes. More…

Anyone dying for a job should contact the New York funeral director who says he won’t pay much, but will make sure your trip to the hereafter is smooth and cost-free. More…

Myth or fact:
- An office keyboard has more bacteria on it than the average toilet seat.
- Women spread more germs than men do.
We have the answers to those – and more work-hygiene facts you wish you’d never heard about. More…

As the election rhetoric heats up, it’s only natural that some employees will get heated up about their choices. That’s OK, but there are rules and laws that restrict political speech and activities – by employees and employers. More…