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New overtime rules mean changes for nonprofits and their employees

by Renata Sago
Sep 15, 2016
Nonprofits are scrambling to figure out how to comply with new overtime rules.
Workers at the Osceola Council on Aging in Kissimmee clean up after preparing and delivering 1,000 meals to senior citizens in the community.
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Japan approves $45 billion in extra spending

by David Brancaccio
Aug 2, 2016
Some are saying this amount is too little.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech in Fukuoka, Japan in late July.
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Got a raise? Thank the tightening labor market

by Tracey Samuelson
Jul 12, 2016
JP Morgan Chase and Starbucks have announced wage raises to help retain employees
JP Morgan Chase announced raises for its employees today. 
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New rule will require companies to disclose anti-union spending

by Gigi Douban
Mar 23, 2016
Companies can spend hundreds of thousands on anti-union consultants
The Department of Labor is cracking down on anti-union efforts.
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France might pass a law that lets people legally ignore emails after work

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 17, 2016
Some are calling it the "right to disconnect"
Imagine letting them pile up like this on the weekend. 
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The battle lines shape up on the TPP

by Tracey Samuelson
Oct 9, 2015
The terms aren't yet public, but that hasn't slowed down pundits and politicos.
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NLRB decision pushes 'employee' debate

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 28, 2015
Franchising and subcontracting labor haven't always been the norm.
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Today, burritos. Tomorrow, a company car?

by Kimberly Adams
Aug 24, 2015
Chipotle plans to hire 4,000 new workers, pitching potential career advancement.
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Firms, organized labor wait for major ruling

by Mark Garrison
Aug 14, 2015
The case is about employees working for subcontractors or franchisees.
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Stubborn productivity figures have two possible causes

by Nova Safo
Aug 11, 2015
The theory that the Fed subscribes to could determine if interest rates go up.
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