Employee relations

Two separate lawsuits — from states and business groups — were filed Tuesday against the Department of Labor on its highly criticized rule.

The normal schedule doesn't conform to most people's lives, or their workflows. Sitting in a chair for eight hours straight doesn't produce results.

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits barely rose last week, indicating employers remain comfortable with staffing levels.

Managers should assign work to employees with more flexibility to cover workers who are out, says HR consultant James McDonough.

Moving to mobile interfaces, data analytics are making these benefit websites more engaging, experts say.

Benny Award recipient Mike Greenberg revamps benefits packages, communications from ground up for Saks, Lord & Taylor.

Ride-sharing company's agreements were largely ruled by an appeals court to be valid and enforceable in a blow to driver efforts to secure the benefits and protections of employees in California.

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped to the lowest level in seven weeks, showing employers have little appetite to fire workers.

The software maker, which once prided itself on a flat corporate environment similar to Valve and Zappos, finds that workers can benefit from a little direction.

With a growing body of research suggesting that a dog-friendly office could have a real impact on employee well-being and productivity, it’s no wonder that more companies are welcoming furry friends into the workplace.

Retailers use Labor Day to sell us "elegant" fire pits and pom-poms for handbags (yes, an accessory for an accessory). That isn't quite what the holiday is about.

Fewer Americans than expected filed applications for unemployment benefits, further evidence of a healthy labor market.

Move over millennials, there's a new workaholic generation in town.

Having children under the age of 18 is a critical factor when choosing a job, according to a new survey.

Three reasons why HR departments should use an “Employee Net Promoter” score to gauge how workers feel about their company.

Employers should reward work consistently, frequently, says RPG Card Services VP Julie Feece.

As positions take longer to fill, HR execs can attract better candidates through clearer job descriptions.

The rejection of a $100 million settlement with drivers comes with plenty of silver linings for Uber Technologies Inc. The gray cloud for the ride-hailing company is that a dozen or so lawsuits that would have been silenced may now roll back in.

How design thinking is helping human resources make the perk millennial-friendly.

Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, indicating the U.S. job market remains healthy.