Almost 50% of workers have rejected jobs because commute costs too much or takes too long. Two-thirds think employers should foot the bill

A bigger paycheck might sound appealing, but what if getting to work eats up much of that extra money and hours of your free ...

Nearly half of workers have rejected a job because of a long or costly commute, survey finds

Nearly half of U.S. workers surveyed say commute time or costs have led them to reject a job opportunity, as fuel prices add ...
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The DOL’s New Travel Time Policy: A Commute is a Commute, No Matter When It Occurs

Employers have long struggled with determining what is and what is not compensable when considering the time an employee spends traveling. The general rules are fairly straightforward. For instance, ...
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U.S. Department Of Labor Clarifies When Commuting, Travel, And Pre-Shift Activities Are Compensable Under The FLSA

On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("DOL") issued two opinion letters addressing when commuting, travel, and pre-shift activities are compensable under the Fair ...