Employment law

US top court upholds anti-bias law protections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a federal law barring retaliation against a worker for complaints about on-the-job discrimination also protected the employee's relative from unlawful dismissal.

Regis Philbin quit over pay dispute

Regis Philbin's decision to “retire” from his television show “Live! With Regis & Kelly” was apparently prompted by financial issues, not by his advanced age.

Immelt’s appointment has labor leaders concerned

Jeffrey Immelt’s appointment by President Obama to head his new White House economic council has some labor leaders concerned, given the perception that the boss of General Electric (NYSE: GE) is hostile to the union movement and is committed to outsourcing American jobs to foreign (cheaper) workers.

NYC Mayor threatens massive layoffs amidst pension reform crisis

As the battle over pension reform in cash-starved cities and states intensified, the Mayor of New York City fired another salvo by threatening municipal unions with huge layoffs if they don’t cooperate with his sweeping proposals to overhaul the system.

Obama signs regulatory strategy to foster employment

A new Executive Order by US President Barack Obama has laid down regulatory measures on Tuesday to promote the country's economic growth and foster job creation while protecting the health and well-being of Americans throughout effective regulations.

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