Want to leave 2025 in the past? Too bad, we’re looking at November labor turnover data today.The labor market in November churned about as smoothly as bread dough that’s been kneaded for too long—that is to say, not much at all. Job openings and hires declined again, while total separations
“Under Pressure” isn’t just an iconic Queen song with an amazing bassline—it’s also how recruiters feel going into 2026.Last year proved to be a tough one for recruiters, as hiring slowed, application volume increased, and AI created as many headaches as solutions. And it appears they’re continuing to feel the
A new year means new wages for millions of workers across the country.As of Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate increased in 19 states, as well as 47 different cities and counties. The state-level minimum wage increases are expected to affect earnings for more than 8.3 million workers, according
It may be 2026, but many HR leaders are still facing some of the workplace issues they hoped to leave in 2025.Burnout, for example, continues to plague the workplace, due to systemic and chronic issues, according to Christina Maslach, psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and co-author of
On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued six opinion letters addressing a range of FMLA and FLSA issues. This post – part two of a three-part series – focuses on two FLSA letters that address problems employers often assume they have already
Constructive discharge is one of the most misunderstood concepts in employment law. Employees often assume that feeling sidelined, embarrassed, or treated unfairly is enough to turn a resignation into a legal claim. Courts, however, continue to apply a far stricter standard – one that looks past discomfort and focuses on