Fed/public attacks on labor
Key Questions
What change did the Trump Labor Department make to overtime rules?
The Trump Labor Department rescinded the Biden-era overtime expansion rule that would have extended eligibility to millions of workers. This follows court blocks on the prior policy.
How is the Trump administration affecting HHS job protections?
The administration moved to strip job protections for hundreds of senior U.S. Department of Health and Human Services employees. This targets civil service safeguards in the agency.
What gains have Ohio unions achieved recently?
Ohio union activists and lawmakers are pushing back against attacks on collective bargaining. Public sector workers continue advocating for stronger protections.
What is the Supreme Court and EEOC doing regarding employment discrimination?
The EEOC has recovered $660M in cases under Title VII, focusing on federal employment discrimination law. Clarifications emphasize it is not a diversity statute.
How do state variations affect workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation insurance rules differ significantly from state to state across the USA. This creates uneven protections depending on location.
What rights do California workers have against wage theft and overtime violations?
California laws protect workers from systematic wage theft and overtime violations by employers. Employees can seek recovery through state enforcement channels.
What concerns exist about local labor use in Indiana construction projects?
Local labor is reportedly not being used for projects like the Heartland Industrial Park and Sullivan County data center. Unions are calling for stronger requirements.
How are gig workers seeking protections internationally?
Rights groups are urging binding gig worker protections in the ILO platform work treaty. This addresses gaps in current labor laws for platform workers.
DOL restores OT threshold, new trucking rule; Trump strips HHS protections; Ohio union gains; Supreme Court Title VII, EEOC $660M recoveries.