Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden over minimum wage hike for federal contractors
Posted on · Paxton argues the Biden administration policy is federal overreach and would harm the Texas economy.
Tag: U.S. Department of Labor
Politics
Construction groups are suing over OSHA’s new vaccine rule, arguing it could derail infrastructure plans
Posted on · The groups say the rule forces employees to choose between their jobs and getting vaccinated, and would ultimately force many workers to quit large firms to take jobs at smaller construction companies.
National
Review Finds Many Who Work During Rehab Aren’t Being Paid
Posted on · Across the country, drug and alcohol recovery programs claiming to help the poor and the desperate are instead conscripting them into forms of indentured servitude, requiring them to work without pay or for pennies on the dollar, in exchange for their stay.
News
Bernie’s Burger Bus To Pay $62,754 To Settle Overtime Violations
Posted on · Bernie’s Burger Bus failed to pay overtime to 49 servers, cooks and dishwashers
News
How A Federal Proposal Could Affect Millions Of Dollars In Texas Workers’ Tips
Posted on · A new U.S. Department of Labor proposal, which could change how Texas service workers receive tips, is facing greater scrutiny
Local
City Offers 400 Temporary Full Time Jobs To Harvey Victims
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner announces there will be a job fair on November 2nd