These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
Noncompete agreements would be banned under FTC rule; legal challenges likely
The Federal Trade Commission has made a significant move by voting to prohibit the enforcement of noncompete agreements among employees, aiming to eliminate barriers to job mobility and wage growth.
Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees at Gigafactory Texas: notice
According to a WARN notice, starting June 14, 2,688 Texas Tesla employees will be laid off.
Starbucks' case goes before Supreme Court: Here's what it's about
Starbucks’ case against the National Labor Relations Board is going before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers
Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
No college degree? Here are the best and worst places in the US for a job
Employers are increasingly ditching the college degree requirement for jobs, but competition varies greatly in different parts of the country.
Program aims to bridge gap between work, housing
There is a new initiative that aims to bridge the gap between employment and housing. The program will allow people to focus on their employment, in order to create lasting success. FOX 10’s Danielle Miller reports.
Tesla layoffs: Employees say they were notified by overnight email
Tesla Gigafactory Texas layoffs were announced by an early morning email, according to some employees who spoke to FOX 7 Austin.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Job trend 'resenteeism' has employees coasting through workdays, rather than quitting
Similar to “quiet quitting," the latest career trend,“resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful.
Napping at work? Survey reveals how many workers sleep on the clock
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts
Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company’s first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.
'Quit-Tok' goes viral among younger workers as job experts caution against public pronouncements
One young worker regrets shaming former employer on TikTok — 'the next day I felt like it was stupid.'
California law would let you ignore after-hours calls, texts from work
The proposed bill would offer employees a better work-life balance by not having their time interrupted by messages after finishing the work day.
$20 minimum wage goes into effect for California fast food workers
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Jobless claims drop to 210,000, GDP outperforms
First time unemployment claims dropped to 210,000 this month. US GDP also slightly outperformed estimates.
Stellantis announces hundreds of layoffs for white collar workers during 'mass firing' call
While Stellantis said the actions were critical to helping them remain competitive, the fired worker said "tons" of positions had been outsourced to foreign countries.