Courtney Vinopal is a senior reporter for HR Brew covering total rewards and compliance. Her reporting has appeared in a variety of print, broadcast, and digital outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, PBS NewsHour, and Quartz. Prior to entering journalism, Courtney worked for the press office of the French Embassy in Washington.
The new rule could mean employers will be subject to less scrutiny from the DOL when it comes to investigations into gig worker misclassification.
The war prompted airspace closures across the Middle East, causing more than 29,000 flight cancellations.
Workers at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters made 2,100 visits to an onsite therapist in 2025, according to the company’s VP of global benefits.
The decisions could have implications for HR teams at organizations that employ large shares of independent contractors, or those that work for franchisors or staffing firms.
The CHRO of Pella Corporation said he hopes a near-site wellness center will spur cost savings for workers and the business.
The president said his administration would offer retirement plans to workers who don’t have access to one through an employer, matching contributions up to $1,000 annually.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office sent letters to more than 56,000 New York City businesses reminding them of their obligations to grant paid leave to most workers.
The organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles plans to hire about 5,000 employees to help the event come to life.
The framework is intended to “help accelerate effective AI skill development across the country,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said.
HR and mental health experts say there are ways for leaders to support workers affected by ICE operations, even if they don’t want to speak on the events publicly.
