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LGBT
fromThe Nation
12 hours ago

The EEOC Is No Longer Protecting Federal Workers From Gender Identity Discrimination

Recent decisions limit protections for federal workers regarding gender identity discrimination and bathroom use.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
38 minutes ago

House Dems: OPM 'omitted' employee departures from retirement backlog investigation

House Democrats criticize OPM for incomplete responses regarding the federal retirement backlog, which has exceeded 50,000 pending cases.
#ibm
Social justice
fromTheregister
10 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromEngadget
3 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.
Social justice
fromTheregister
10 hours ago

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.
Law
fromEngadget
3 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.
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
#four-day-workweek
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Remote teams

What's Stopping the 4-Day Workweek?

The four-day workweek can enhance employee satisfaction and engagement without reducing productivity.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' Easter email sparked controversy over the separation of church and state, prompting internal complaints from employees.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day 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.
#amazon
Portland
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Portland
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

The ban on transgender military service has left thousands of trained service members in limbo, impacting military readiness and operations.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records

The Trump administration seeks access to detailed medical records of federal workers and retirees, raising concerns about privacy and data security.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
#telework
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
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.
California
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Illegal' forest service overhaul risks causing chaos' across US public lands, union claims

The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service threatens public lands and violates legal funding stipulations.
Parenting
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Fathers want to help with childcare-their jobs won't let them

Fathers face significant barriers in taking parental leave, limiting their ability to share childcare responsibilities equally with partners.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune

Workers increasingly avoid AI tools due to trust issues, despite executives believing they have adequate resources.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
6 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.
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'.
Law
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Charlotte Wells Fargo Veteran Says Bank Punished Her For Working From Home

Beth Arbuckle is suing Wells Fargo for alleged retaliation after seeking a work-from-home accommodation due to her medical conditions.
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.
Relationships
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

Full maternity pay for teachers in the UK should be increased to 26 weeks to address the high turnover of women in their 30s.
Women
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Hidden Cost of Holding It All Together at Work

High-performing women often bear an invisible load of responsibility that can lead to dependency and burnout.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 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
5 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
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This law can allow you to work from home while pregnant or postpartum

Return-to-office mandates have negatively impacted labor force participation among mothers, but the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act offers protections and accommodations.
Women
fromForbes
1 week ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
#return-to-office
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 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.
fromAol
2 months ago
Remote teams

The five-day office comeback: Why stricter return-to-office mandates may push top performers out (and leave US companies weaker in the long run)

Remote teams
fromMoneywise
3 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.
fromAol
2 months ago
Remote teams

The five-day office comeback: Why stricter return-to-office mandates may push top performers out (and leave US companies weaker in the long run)

Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: PCC Strike Ends, TSA Workers Finally Get Paid, and a Hospital Forced a Woman to Appear in Virtual Court While in Labor

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community enrichment and cultural coverage.
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.
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

Remote Work Wins! Office for National Statistics Won't Force Staff To Come To Office

"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."
Remote teams
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.
Mental health
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Burned-out workers sick of toxic bosses are using medical leave as a sneaky extended vacation to job hunt-and it's not actually illegal | Fortune

Workers are using FMLA and medical leave provisions to take extended time off for mental health and burnout, with some abusing the system as paid vacation rather than genuine medical treatment.
Film
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Fair Pay Feels Good In A Place Like This | Defector

Nitehawk theater workers organized a union to improve conditions at an independent Brooklyn cinema that combines movie-watching with full-service dining, joining a broader wave of service industry unionization.
Healthcare
fromDailywire
3 weeks ago

Firm Must Pay $22.5M To Woman Whose Baby Died After Work-From-Home Request Denial

A company was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying a woman's request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy, leading to her baby's death.
fromApaonline
4 weeks ago

Good Work and Economic Democracy

Within the workplace, the content and conditions of work are largely controlled by employers who often have an interest in degrading the quality of work, both to increase productivity and to increase their control over employees in the workplace. Outside the workplace, employers have both an incentive and the power to undermine measures that would improve the quality of work through the political process.
Philosophy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

I was back at work the next day paternity leave is a nightmare for dads like me'

The Independent provides crucial reporting on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
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.
fromLondon On The Inside
4 weeks ago

Parental Leave Is Getting an Overhaul - But Is it Enough?

In the UK, Statutory Maternity Pay is paid for up to 39 of those 52 weeks. For the first six weeks, you get 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) and then ÂŁ187.18 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks. The final 13 of those 52 weeks are unpaid.
Parenting
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
Careers
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Would You Leave A Flexible Job With Free Childcare For More Money?

Supportive partners are essential for working moms, but differing career aspirations can create tension in relationships.
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
#workplace-safety
Law
fromInc
3 weeks ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
Law
fromInc
3 weeks ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
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.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Singles in the workplace are ignored by family-friendly policies. Here's how employers can fix that

In 1960, 72% of adults were married, and over 90% would go on to marry. HR policies and management practices back then catered to nuclear families with a lone, male breadwinner. Today, dual-career couples and working mothers are common, largely due to the growth of women in the workforce in the second half of the 20th century.
Relationships
Law
fromInquisitr News
3 weeks ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
#flexible-work
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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why self-employed workers will be handing condoms to MPs

UK construction workers are protesting the lack of statutory paternity leave for self-employed fathers, highlighting a significant gap in parental support compared to employed workers.
fromDaily Mom magazine
4 weeks ago

How To Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant: A Guide For Work Pregnancy Announcements

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects pregnant employees from workplace discrimination based on your pregnancy. Additionally, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires your employer to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions. For maternity leave, the Family and Medical Leave Act (federal law) entitles eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave following childbirth if you've worked at your company for at least a year.
Careers
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
3 weeks ago

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Employment Rights Act a huge boost for women in the workplace'

Approximately 4.7 million women will benefit from stronger sick pay measures starting in April, with 830,000 receiving statutory sick pay for the first time, alongside new parental leave rights for fathers and parents.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My employee didn't tell anyone she was pregnant

Prioritize a visibly pregnant employee's privacy, avoid assumptions or unsolicited questioning, and provide discreet accommodations while allowing the employee to disclose when ready.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Yes, You Can Be Fired While on Maternity Leave | The Walrus

A former Google Canada employee alleges she was wrongfully dismissed days after announcing her pregnancy, and is suing for pregnancy discrimination under Ontario law.
fromKqed
1 month ago

State Workers Push for Telework Options | KQED

Almost a quarter of adults in Humboldt County are enrolled in CalFresh. This puts the county at the 9th highest enrollment in California, up from 19th in 2014. About 14% of California residents use CalFresh, the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But usage in the far northern portion of the state is much higher, according to a report from the University of California, Davis.
California
fromQuartz
2 months ago

Employees now value work-life balance more than money

Resume Builder reported last October that 30% of companies will eliminate remote work in 2026. According to a survey of business leaders by Vena Solutions , a private financial software company, 83% of CEOs globally anticipate a return to full-time office work in 2027. But what if there's a better way to frame this conversation? What if the focus shifts away from where employees are working to when employees are working?
Productivity
#layoffs
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

NYC announces more protected time off for workers

New York City guarantees more protected unpaid time off — 32 hours at hire and annually — for over three million workers, with enforcement and fines.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Employers told to set out plans to support staff going through menopause

I am delighted to formally launch employer action plans, which are part of our commitment to ensure women can thrive at work and tackle the gender pay gap. Too many women are still not paid fairly, held back at work due to inconsistencies in support.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings

If the proposal is implemented, workers would not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board. The administration of United States President Donald Trump is making it harder for fired federal employees to get their jobs back by limiting their right to appeal dismissals to an independent review board. The change was proposed as part of a government plan released on Monday by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
US politics
Mental health
fromInc
2 months ago

How Your Company Can Reduce the Unequal Strains on Women Working From Home

Remote-work digital interruptions disproportionately harm women’s mental health and strain relationships, especially when both partners work from home and domestic duties remain unevenly distributed.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO

17.5% of American workers avoid using paid time off due to layoff fears, despite expert warnings that forgoing vacation harms neither job security nor career advancement.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The big red flag working parents look for in a job

For all the talk from employers who claim to understand the needs of working parents, childcare benefits remain elusive in many workplaces. Surveys have repeatedly shown that employees strongly value these benefits, which can run the gamut from childcare subsidies to backup care options. As working parents have demanded more from their employers, these perks have grown in popularity in certain workplaces, alongside more generous parental leave policies. But the companies that offer childcare benefits are still in the minority.
Parenting
#eeoc
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Scandals Engulf Labor Secretary as Her Department Rolls Back Worker Protections

The reporting landed on the same day that a group of Senate Democrats launched an investigation into Chavez-De-Remer's policy moves at the Labor Department, accusing her agency of showing "disregard for workers' lives" by "rolling back protections that keep workers safe and hobbling the agency that is tasked with overseeing worker safety."
US politics
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.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Dem lawmakers propose 4.1% raise for feds in 2027

Federal civilian employees would receive a 4.1% average pay increase in 2027: 3.1% across-the-board and 1% average locality boost.
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.
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