November 11, 2025

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Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation The Amazon case pushed courts to decide where federal and state powers overlap or clash
Oct 6
Employment & Labor, Law

Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation

The clash between Amazon and New York State in 2025 over workplace regulation is more than a dispute between one corporation and a state legislature. It represents a fundamental test of the balance of power between federal authority and state sovereignty in labor law. At its heart, the case asks a critical constitutional question: how […]

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Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025 California and New York’s clash with Amazon raised questions on federal vs. state labor power
Oct 5
Constitutional, Law

Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025

The year 2025 saw one of the most consequential labor law disputes in decades, as Amazon found itself at the center of a legal battle over whether states have the constitutional authority to impose stricter workplace protections than those guaranteed by federal law. The conflict between California and New York on one side, and Amazon’s […]

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Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules In the last five years, federal agencies pushed rules on overtime, contractors, joint employers, wage transparency, and safety
Oct 5
Employment & Labor, Law

Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a sweeping rollback of several workplace rules that had been implemented or expanded over the past decade. The move marks a significant shift in federal labor policy, reflecting new priorities in Washington and a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses. For employers, the changes […]

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FLSA Overtime Rule 2025 Blocked in Court and Its Impact on U.S. Workers The rule aimed to expand overtime pay to 4 million more workers by raising the exemption salary threshold
Oct 1
Employment & Labor, Law

FLSA Overtime Rule 2025 Blocked in Court and Its Impact on U.S. Workers

In early 2025, a federal court blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), preventing it from going into effect as scheduled. The rule was designed to expand overtime pay protections to an estimated 4 million additional workers by raising the salary threshold for exemption. Supporters […]

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Paycheck Fairness Act 2025 – New U.S. Bill Aiming to Close the Gender Wage Gap Source: Youtube/Screenshot, The Paycheck Fairness Act would close gaps and enforce equal pay
Oct 1
Employment & Labor, Law

Paycheck Fairness Act 2025 – New U.S. Bill Aiming to Close the Gender Wage Gap

The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025 is a new legislative effort in the United States designed to narrow the persistent gender wage gap. While the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit wage discrimination based on sex, wage disparities remain a significant issue. According to the […]

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