The Trump administration has taken definitive steps to challenge an overtime pay rule initiated by President Biden's administration. This overtime rule, instated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), aimed to broaden the net of workers eligible for overtime pay by increasing the annual minimum
On May 15, outside the Mission Bay Conference Center, social workers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) gathered to protest a series of pressing issues that impact their profession and, by extension, the patients they serve. This demonstration, organized alongside the UC
The AI-driven economy presents a complex terrain for gig workers who often find themselves at the crossroads of technology and labor rights, facing challenges that demand urgent legislative intervention and innovative solutions. Their employment status remains a subject of considerable confusion,
As companies navigate economic shifts, Mercer’s QuickPulse® US Compensation Planning Survey highlights a decline in anticipated salary increases in 2025, marking a trend toward pre-pandemic norms. The surveyed firms reported average merit increases at 3.2% and total raises averaging 3.5%, falling
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, traditional methods of managing compensation have increasingly come under scrutiny for their inability to adapt to rapidly changing market dynamics. Real-time data has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming these outdated practices, offering a more
A significant legislative development is unfolding in Pennsylvania, where efforts to rectify wage discrimination are gaining momentum. On May 5, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced House Bill 630. This bill, introduced by Representative Melissa Shusterman, seeks to overhaul the
