Stephen T. Melnick talks about a new bill that proposes to give a tax credit to businesses in Massachusetts that join a pilot program to explore the possible benefits of a shorter workweek.
David Gartenberg said he is worried about the fact that the rule leaves the FAMLI benefits out of alignment with unpaid Family and Medical Leave benefits allowed under federal law.
Rick Reyes says the passage of five days of leave after a pregnancy loss in California is a sign the debate will spread to more states amid a national push, as well. (Subscription required.)
Jim Paretti says the National Labor Relations Board’s new rule for determining when two businesses jointly employ the same workers might be challenged by the major questions doctrine, given that the impact of the rule is so broad and the term “joint emplo