Amazon and UPS recently announced plans to lay off tens of thousands of workers, something that may become more frequent due to economic uncertainty and businesses adopting artificial intelligence. Here are four tips that can help companies do right by workers and avoid costly litigation if a reduction in force is inevitable.
The campaign to organize Starbucks is coming to a head after workers across hundreds of unionized stores voted to authorize an open-ended strike in hopes of reaching an elusive first contract with the coffee giant.
The ongoing battle over the paid short-term military leave rights of National Guard and Reserve members in civilian employment is at a critical juncture, and employers should be aware that this type of litigation is here to stay, attorneys say.