After the U.S. Department of Labor identified violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Lyons Group, a network of 15 Boston-area restaurants, and owners Patrick Lyons and Edward Sparks are to pay back $424,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 409 employees.

In the last year, industrial employment in Illinois grew nearly 1 percent with 6,833 added jobs, according to the 2013 Illinois Manufacturers Directory.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 2.2 million Americans quit their jobs in its Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, which is a sign workers have more confidence in the economy.

Eighty percent of major employers report they expect to meet or pass their hiring numbers this year from over 2012.

When organizations practice purpose-driven performance management, which includes components of direction, dialogue, inclusion, relevancy and mission, they tend to find improved success.

As more veterans are returning to the work force, employers should be aware that some of those employees could be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and accommodations may be necessary to help those employees cope.

Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labors Wage and Hour Division, it's filed a lawsuit against Diamond Tree Experts Inc. for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act after it discriminated against employees.

Corporations with sustainability programs see better employee morale, an improved public image and increased efficiency.