Labor disputes in the US date back to before the Revolutionary War. The first recorded strike over working conditions took place in 1636 on Richmond Island, Maine, when fishermen protested that their ...

The year 2025 has been an eventful one for employment law, and 2026 may well bring further important changes in this space. US Government Signals Major Shift in Its Approach to Discrimination Laws In ...

As we began covering in our first labor and employment law roundup, changes at the federal level require employers to constantly keep up to date with enforcement trends. The state level is no ...

As Labor Day arrives, our country celebrates the backbone of our economy: America’s working men and women whose dedication and excellence keep us strong and free. The residents of Florida can also ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Michelle Travis covers emerging workplace law and policy. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

May 1 brought a wave of major labor policy developments, including a federal proposal to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour, Virginia’s enactment of expansive paid leave and wage enforcement laws, ...