Wage-and-hour lawsuits are up for the fifth straight year according to a study undertaken by the Federal Judicial Center. Between April 1, 2012 and...

Undocumented workers who are not authorized to work in the United States are nevertheless entitled to recover unpaid wages, including overtime...

More companies are turning to temporary and contract workers to meet evolving market demands and quickly scale up their businesses. For job seekers,...

Between recruitment, screening, training, taxes, and benefits, hiring a new employee can cost more than $4,000 (Entrepreneur). Recent research also...

Contingent work is on the rise and increasing numbers of professionals are deciding to break away from full time “permanent” work to go it alone as freelance contingent workers. Research suggests that freelancing is more of a lifestyle choice as opposed to something that is enforced upon individuals due to circumstance. A survey by JESS3 found that 47% of workers go freelance because they want the flexibility, while only 38% made the leap because they were laid off from their previous position. Those who have been freelancing for 10+ years are less likely to seek permanent employment in...