The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland has approved an international settlement allowing the U.S. Department of Labor to recover $7,968,744 in back wages, fringe benefits and 401(k) plan assets on behalf of more than 2,000 security guards who were once employed by USProtect Corp.

As 2012 is creeping up, many employers are now in budgeting mode, with compensation being a major expense under review. A recent compensation survey by Buck Consultants shows that retaining top talent is the No. 1 employee engagement goal in 2012, which means employers must find ways to remain competitive....

The point man for carrying out President Barack Obama's health care law will be stepping down after Republicans succeeded in blocking his confirmation by the Senate, the White House announced Wednesday.

Approximately 700 United Steelworkers members joined nearly 2,000 other union activists and supporters at the Indiana Statehouse on Indiana AFL-CIO Lobby Day to protest against state Republicans' attempt to pass right-to-work legislation.