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Law
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
#higher-education
Startup companies
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

Entry-level hiring is broken. These companies are completely reimagining it

Palantir launched a Meritocracy Fellowship to recruit young talent, emphasizing aptitude over experience and providing intensive training and mentorship.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The person who always offers to drive, always picks the restaurant, always plans the trip is rarely the controlling one in the group. They're the one who learned early that if they didn't organize the connection, the connection simply wouldn't happen. - Silicon Canals

The organizer in a friend group often acts out of learned necessity to maintain connections, not from a desire for control or leadership.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Under a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program, federal authorities had detained Serigne, a Senegalese asylum seeker and the brother of dishwasher Abdoul Mbengue. 'I didn't know what to do at first, but we had this community, and I told them this news,' Mbengue says through a coworker who is translating his French.
Washington DC
fromCornell Chronicle
5 days ago

Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup | Cornell Chronicle

"They say 99% of companies fail, so to be that 1% of successful exits is super exciting," Weatherspoon said.
European startups
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
5 days ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
5 days ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
#education
Education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

A Cornell Instructor Is Using a Creative Old School Method to Combat AI Cheating in Class

Students experience writing without digital tools using typewriters to enhance intentionality in their writing process.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Book talk, film screening, keynote to highlight Union Days | Cornell Chronicle

The book talk will look back on the career and family history of Bill Gould, an influential professor of law at Stanford, who was a key figure in ending the 1994-95 Major League Baseball strike.
Social justice
Law
fromEngadget
2 days ago

IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million

IBM will pay over $17 million to settle DOJ accusations of violating civil rights laws with its DEI practices.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

DOT reminds delivery apps they must give drivers protective equipment, get them to complete new safety course | amNewYork

Delivery apps must provide safety equipment and training for their workers to address rising safety concerns in New York City.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I was laid off from Oracle after almost 10 years. It felt cold, but it taught me an important lesson about priorities.

Having a backup plan and a strong network is crucial during unexpected job loss.
Higher education
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Fleming, St. Lawrence College union workers 'blindsided' by decision to merge | CBC Accessibility

The merger of Fleming College and St. Lawrence College was unexpected for staff and attributed to provincial underfunding in education.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Student-veterans create resource fair for local parents | Cornell Chronicle

"When we started to look for resources for our family, they weren't there, they were extremely hard to find or too expensive," Morris said.
Fundraising
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Work-Life Balance Is Precious; So Is The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Lawyers today prioritize work-life balance over prestige and billable hours, seeking control over their time and flexibility in their careers.
#workers-rights
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers filed more federal unfair labor standards cases than any other state last year | amNewYork

New Yorkers filed 1,269 federal lawsuits for labor violations, leading the nation in protecting workers' rights against employers.
Berlin
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Tourists See a Luxury Hotel. We See Labor History and a City That Protects Workers.

Hotel workers organized a historic strike in 1912, demanding better working conditions and protections, leading to the formation of a powerful union.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

New Yorkers filed more federal unfair labor standards cases than any other state last year | amNewYork

New Yorkers filed 1,269 federal lawsuits for labor violations, leading the nation in protecting workers' rights against employers.
Berlin
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Tourists See a Luxury Hotel. We See Labor History and a City That Protects Workers.

Hotel workers organized a historic strike in 1912, demanding better working conditions and protections, leading to the formation of a powerful union.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

New School Faculty React to Plans to Lay Off 15% of Workforce

The New School plans to lay off 15% of faculty and staff due to a projected $48 million deficit.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Overhauling New York's paid medical leave law would benefit small businesses | amNewYork

New York's Temporary Disability Insurance program inadequately supports injured workers, providing only $170 per week, a figure unchanged since 1989.
#nyu
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYU professors ratify their first union contract after March walkout

NYU professors reached their first union contract, securing job security, academic freedom, and significant pay raises after a strike.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

ON STRIKE: Nearly 1,000 NYU professors walk off the job at the Manhattan school after labor talks fail

Nearly 1,000 non-tenure-track faculty at NYU went on strike due to unresolved contract negotiations over compensation and job security.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYU professors ratify their first union contract after March walkout

NYU professors reached their first union contract, securing job security, academic freedom, and significant pay raises after a strike.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

ON STRIKE: Nearly 1,000 NYU professors walk off the job at the Manhattan school after labor talks fail

Nearly 1,000 non-tenure-track faculty at NYU went on strike due to unresolved contract negotiations over compensation and job security.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Harvard Law Students Push School To Divest From ICE & Law Firms That Support Them - Above the Law

Support for ICE is declining as Americans criticize its enforcement tactics and call for divestment from companies aiding immigration enforcement.
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Philly Law Students Demand School Break Ties With ICE - Above the Law

Law students are demanding protections against ICE and DHS recruitment on campus due to threats to their rights and safety.
Remote teams
fromVTDigger
1 week ago

Vermont labor board says state must end return-to-office requirement for employees - VTDigger

Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

2029 reaccreditation process begins with self-study | Cornell Chronicle

The university's reaccreditation process has begun, involving a steering committee and community input to assess compliance with seven accreditation standards.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani proposed an 8% budget cut for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, contrary to his campaign promise to double its funding.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off employees includes four weeks' base salary plus one week for each additional year of employment, capped at 26 weeks. This offer is smaller compared to other recent severance packages from companies like Block and Meta, which provided more generous terms.
Remote teams
#labor-rights
Higher education
fromThe Real News Network
1 week ago

Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilize against administration's decision to end union recognition, citing labor conditions and demands for improved wages.
Higher education
fromThe Real News Network
1 week ago

Faculty fight anti-union tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilize against administration's decision to end union recognition, citing labor conditions and demands for improved wages.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | NY's human services workforce is done waiting for partial justice | amNewYork

New York's 800,000 human services workers remain chronically underpaid despite being essential to the state's social safety net, with government-set contracts failing to match inflation and rising living costs.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
Remote teams
fromAbc
2 weeks ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
#cornell-university
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Board of Trustees approves 2026-27 budget parameters | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's 2026-27 budget includes tuition increases for non-aided students, while most aided students will see no cost increase due to financial aid.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago

Board of Trustees approves 2026-27 budget parameters | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's 2026-27 budget includes tuition increases for non-aided students, while most aided students will see no cost increase due to financial aid.
Higher education
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York

St. John's University faculty mobilizes against administration's decision to end union recognition and contract negotiations, citing labor conditions and transparency issues.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Union proposes 100% remote work as California state workers resume negotiations

California state worker unions are negotiating with labor officials over Gov. Newsom's July return-to-office mandate requiring four days weekly in-office work, with unions demanding full telework options and free parking.
Education
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. workers are carving a path to a new American Dream

American workers are proactively adapting to AI's workforce impacts in real time, demonstrating cultural resilience and pragmatic reimagining of career paths despite accelerating technological change.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Can A.I. Be Pro-Worker?

Economists advocate shifting AI policy focus from job displacement prevention to job enhancement and worker prosperity through deliberate policy choices rather than accepting technological inevitability.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

ICE officers arrest student inside Columbia University housing

DHS agents misrepresented their identities and impersonated NYPD with fake badges to detain a student at Columbia University housing.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Why Did ICE Take a Columbia Student?

This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security entered a Columbia Residential building and detained a student. Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a 'missing person.'
US politics
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Five A.D. White Professors-at-Large on campus this spring | Cornell Chronicle

Named for Cornell's first president, the program sponsors scholars and public intellectuals in the life sciences, physical sciences, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Other scheduled A.D. White PAL visits this semester: Keri Putnam (arts): Cornell Tech, March 13-15; Ithaca campus, March 16-20; May Berenbaum, Ph.D. '80 (life sciences): March 16-18; Louis Massiah '77 (arts): April 6-10; and Jordan Ellenberg (physical sciences): April 13-17.
Agriculture
Public health
fromsilive
2 months ago

Dear Annie: Showing up sick is selfish, not brave. How do I handle a coworker's selfishness?

Ask sick coworkers to stay home or limit contact, emphasize protecting vulnerable colleagues, offer remote work, and involve management or HR if behavior continues.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers - Here's What You Need to Know

Pay transparency laws are expanding across states and cities, requiring employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings and promotions to combat wage discrimination and create equitable hiring practices.
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Office Romance Is Making A Comeback - And HR Is Surprisingly Chill

Laura and Todd, both journalists, had been out for an evening of drinks with colleagues following a particularly horrific day covering the news. Gradually, the herd had thinned out until it was just the two of them, alone at the bar near 3 a.m. with a sudden weight of sexual tension between them. They'd worked together for a couple of years at this point, and each had emerged from a relationship in their early 30s to be newly single.
Relationships
#layoffs
New York Islanders
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | It's time to end employee non-competes in New York | amNewYork

Non-compete clauses in New York broadly restrict worker mobility, suppress wages, and harm workers and the state economy despite alternative protections.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

New York Attorney General says NLRB has lost its independence' in Amazon case | amNewYork

New York says the NLRB lost independence after a presidential firing left it without quorum, fueling legal conflict over state enforcement of federal labor law.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYU standoff: Students, alumni back faculty strike if labor deal isn't reached by Monday

Nearly 1,500 NYU students and advocates support a faculty strike if contract negotiations fail by Monday, March 23, with union demands focusing on compensation, job security, academic freedom, and workload standards.
#immigration-enforcement
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

What UC grad students and professional staff could get in deals struck by unions

UC graduate student workers and professional staff secured tentative agreements including strong international worker protections, 3-6% annual pay raises, and a $400,000 legal fund for visa-related support.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
4 weeks ago

Sexual assault task force report aims to change campus culture, climate | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell's task force recommends addressing sexual assault through improved communication, education on sexual health, and enhanced physical safety measures on campus.
New York Islanders
fromWIRED
2 months ago

No Company Has Admitted to Replacing Workers With AI in New York

No New York employer has cited "technological innovation or automation" on WARN filings since the AI option was added.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expert Analysis | New York issues four year-end employment law changes amNewYork

New York law now explicitly makes requests for reasonable accommodations protected from employer retaliation, requiring employers to update policies, training, and compliance for 2026.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

ED Details Higher Ed Staff to Labor Department

We are proud to begin implementing this historic partnership that will not only create a better coordinated federal approach to postsecondary education and workforce development, but will also ensure that students pursuing higher education pursue programs aligned with their career goals and workforce needs," Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education David Barker said in a statement.
Education
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Talk to explore the future of higher education | Cornell Chronicle

American higher education faces critical challenges including student debt, admissions opacity, campus polarization, declining trust, and AI disruption, requiring institutional reimagining.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Columbia University updates its job fair policy following outrage over U.S. Border Patrol event

If you're looking for an opportunity in federal law enforcement, including entry-level applicants and those with one or more years in law enforcement and/or with military background, this is the perfect event for you, the listing states.
US politics
Careers
fromIndependent
1 month ago

If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?

Voluntary redundancy provides a financial payment to employees who choose to leave, typically offered during company restructuring or downsizing.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is Union Power Growing in Mamdani's New York?

Three adjunct CUNY professors fired after participating in a Brooklyn College protest have been reinstated following union organizing and talks involving Mayor Mamdani.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Task force recommends restraint in use of institutional voice | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell will reserve official university statements for issues directly tied to its mission, values, functions, or the broader mission of higher education, exercising institutional restraint.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Five from Cornell named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows | Cornell Chronicle

Five Cornell faculty are among 126 recipients of 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships recognizing promising early-career researchers across North America.
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Faculty event to highlight how teaching about climate change can move beyond discourse and despair | Cornell Chronicle

A Jan. 28 Cornell event brings art, sustainability, reflection, and teaching practice together to help faculty engage climate change across humanities and community.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Rebecca Hann named VP for budget and planning | Cornell Chronicle

Rebecca brings strong experience and skills to this critical role, both from her work at the ILR School and her leadership as interim vice president,
Higher education
Higher education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Weiss and Provost awards honor outstanding faculty | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell awards recognize faculty excellence and sustained commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and academic advising through the Stephen H. Weiss and Provost awards.
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