Paid-leave access rose, but workers still face uneven flexibility
BLS data show paid-leave access rose to 71%, yet service, part-time and lower-paid workers remain less likely to have leave or use it when needed.
Workplace
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EEOC Proposes Ending Longstanding Workforce Demographic Reports
The EEOC wants to rescind workforce demographic reports used by employers and researchers, but the proposal is not final and anti-discrimination rights remain.
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DOL’s Project Firewall Expands H-1B Scrutiny for Employers
The Labor Department says Project Firewall has produced nearly 200 H-1B investigations, increasing the compliance burden for employers and recruiters.
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Labor Department Clarifies When Remote-Work Travel Must Be Paid
Two Labor Department opinion letters explain when hybrid commutes, pre-shift calls and travel to a first job may count as paid work under federal law.