This week, we’re examining the potential shake-up in presidential power over independent federal agencies and what a review ...

A federal district court granted summary judgment in part to JMJ Enterprises, LLC on the Fair Labor Standards Act and North Carolina wage hour class action claims brought by a health care employee, ...

A Trump-aligned company wins a pardon for labor violations in sugar production.

The Illinois General Assembly had a busy year in 2024 drafting new legislation that was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker and took effect on January ...

Modern slavery remains widespread globally, with an estimated 50 million people—including women, children, and forced ...

The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the old 1925 Act, aligning India's maritime laws with international standards. It promises simplified regulations for ease of ...

They describe the work assignment, active since 1893, as “modern-day slavery,” pointing to the fact that some inmates are paid as little as two cents per hour for their labor. The plaintiffs ...

A new law under consideration in the state Legislature would roll back child labor laws to make up for a dwindling labor pool. By Ja'han Jones As Florida officials enable Trump’s mass ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Lawmakers in Tallahassee are working to roll back major aspects of Florida’s child labor laws. The Republican-led Legislature wants teenagers as young as 14 to be able to ...

March 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has plans to immediately end U.S.-backed programs that combat child labor, forced labor and other abuses in dozens of countries around the world ...

TAMPA, Fla., (WFLA) – Efforts to loosen child labor laws in Florida are advancing in the state legislature. The proposed bill would allow teenagers to work longer hours, even on school nights.

In order to fill positions left vacant by undocumented immigrants, Florida is considering repealing some of its child labor laws. Supporters claim it promotes youth employment, but critics warn of ...