Biden Labor Department Nixes Trump Rule Affecting Gig Workers May 5, 2021 By Andrew G. Simpson The U.S. Department of Labor announced it is withdrawing a rule by the previous Trump Administration affecting independent contractors that...
Biden’s Labor Chief Walsh Weighs Employee Status for Many Gig Workers April 30, 2021 By Nandita Bose President Joe Biden’s top labor official said most gig workers in the United States should be classified as “employees” deserving...
Boston Transit Head Seeks Outside Review After Two Derailments June 13, 2019 By Bob Salsberg The head of the Boston-area transit system promised an independent review of recent subway derailments after one during Tuesday’s morning...
Boston to Sue Drug Companies Over Opioids Epidemic June 20, 2018 Boston is retaining a law firm to sue pharmaceutical companies for damages from the deadly opioid epidemic. Democratic Mayor Marty...
Some Massachusetts Towns Going to Pot, After All November 21, 2017 By Bob Salsberg They may not be mad about reefer, but a growing number of Massachusetts communities are leaving their borders open to...