The department exempted an unnamed operation from pay and benefit standards applied to employees, marking a shift from the Obama administration view. Source: NYT > Business – NOAM SCHEIBER
March Jobs Report: Here’s What to Watch For
After a lackluster February — just 20,000 jobs added — the report for March will be closely examined, but analysts expect hiring to have bounced back. Source: NYT > Business – PETER EAVIS
U.S. Moves to Limit Wage Claims Against Chains Like McDonald’s
The Labor Department offered a view far narrower than the Obama administration’s regarding companies’ liability for workplace violations by franchisees. Source: NYT > Business – NOAM SCHEIBER
February Jobs Report: Here’s What to Watch For
It will be hard to match January’s big gain, but another strong increase in payrolls is expected, with continued wage growth. Source: NYT > Business – PATRICIA COHEN
Labor Department Seeks to Make More Eligible for Overtime
The proposal would affect salaried workers making less than $35,000, up from $23,700, but is less sweeping than an Obama administration plan. Source: NYT > Business – NOAM SCHEIBER
Why This Jobs Report Will Be a Mess
The lengthy government shutdown will make the Labor Department’s employment data for January hard to interpret. Source: NYT > Business