Wages

New York Minimum Wage – To Raise or Not To Raise

Posted on April 6, 2012 by cpc

Minimum wage increases are a hot topic today. New York is among many states where minimum wage-related labor law legislation is being considered. In fact, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as of March 7th, 2012, 23 states introduced bills to raise the minimum wage during their 2012 legislative sessions. Minimum Wage Read more

Shipping Giant Settles With U.S. DOL Over Charges of Hiring Discrimination

Posted on March 23, 2012 by cpc

Rules that ensure fairness in the workplace for job applicants, employees and employers are important. This includes the big business of federal contracts. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nearly one-quarter of the American workforce works for a federal contractor or subcontractor. The federal agency responsible for ensuring this workplace fairness is the Office Read more