Wages
Study – A new study suggests that workers compensated at the current federal rate of $7.25/hr have a 70% chance of leaving their job within the first year. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Paid Leave
Federal – The Republican-led U.S. Senate narrowly defeated a provision that would have converted unpaid leave for federal employees into paid family and medical leave. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Policy
Labor Department – On a party-line vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Eugene Scalia as the next Labor Secretary. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Department – The agency released its long-awaited overtime rule. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
EEOC – Employers must submit by Sept. 30 their 2017 and 2018 pay data broken down by race, gender and ethnicity. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
California – McDonald’s workers associated with the Fight for $15 campaign went on strike this week in Los Angeles. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Santa Clara County, CA – A recent report found that Santa Clara County has the highest number of wage theft claims per capita in the state. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
New York City, NY – Chipotle continues to face issues related to New York City’s scheduling law. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Labor Activism
McDonalds – In a letter to CEO Steve Easterbrook, 115 local elected officials from across the country called on the company to craft tougher policies to prevent sexual harassment. To Access Align's Analysis: Log In or Subscribe
Key Takeaways
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