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LGBT
fromThe Nation
21 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.
fromFast Company
3 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
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.
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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
#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
6 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
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.
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
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
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.
SF politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Missouri Decides Pregnant Women Should Be Allowed to Leave Bad Marriages

Missouri law now allows pregnant women to obtain divorces, removing previous restrictions that hindered their legal options.
#labor-department
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sick pay rule changes to benefit up to 9.6m UK workers, TUC says

Up to 9.6 million UK workers will benefit from new sick pay rules, providing pay from the first day of illness and expanding eligibility.
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.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania's Proposed Minimum Wage Hike

"Today's vote ignores the well-documented harmful consequences of wage hikes by economists. Not only would this proposal slash up to 86,000 jobs, it would also worsen inflation for Pennsylvania workers and residents."
Non-profit organizations
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Union workers, Council members urge Mamdani to fully fund city's labor watchdog agency as budget deficit fears grow | amNewYork

Union workers rallied for full funding of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection amid proposed budget cuts by Mayor Mamdani.
#vermont
Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

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

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
1 week ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Remote teams
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

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

The Vermont Labor Relations Board ordered the rescindment of a requirement for state employees to return to physical offices three days a week.
fromWAMC
1 week ago
Remote teams

State officials plan appeal of Vermont Labor Relations Board decision

Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
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
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.
#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.
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.
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
#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.
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.
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
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Imminent changes to Statutory Sick Pay: What employers need to know

New rights on Statutory Sick Pay will significantly impact workplaces, with reforms effective from April 2026 aimed at improving financial security for employees.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 month 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US company to pay $22.5m over newborn's death after denying woman remote work

The case centered on Chelsea Walsh, her late daughter Magnolia, and Total Quality Logistics, unfolding as many employers increasingly allowed remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Law
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
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
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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How Employee Financial Wellness Unlocks Peak Productivity

Business leaders can address affordability and productivity simultaneously by implementing financial wellness programs that help employees achieve long-term financial stability and reduce financial stress-related productivity losses.
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.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Striking Nurses From Coast to Coast Stood Up to Corporate Forces and Won

Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), affiliated with National Nurses United, AFL-CIO, went out on a strike to protect their health insurance and pension benefits. Dania Muñoz, a nurse practitioner at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, explained that the private hospitals she and others were taking on are 'some of the top paid hospital systems in the country.'
Public health
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
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.
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.
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.
Canada news
fromYahoo News
2 months ago

'Nothing is off the table': PSAC threatens 'legal action' over new office mandate for public servants

PSAC says the federal government's order to require most public servants to work four days in-office weekly constitutes grounds for legal action.
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
fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Workers Building Labubus Are Allegedly Being Horribly Exploited

But beyond their sky-high resale price, the viral collectibles may come with a steep humanitarian cost as well. As The Guardian reports, New York-based labor rights group China Labor Watch (CLW) has accused the toys' maker, Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart, of employing 16- and 17-year-olds without offering them the necessary labor protections required by Chinese law. The group also alleges that these young workers aren't given adequate health and safety training, among other labor rights violations at the company's factory in Jiangxi province.
World news
#layoffs
US news
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

Kaiser Permanente Prepares for Second Strike

UFCW Southern California locals representing over 4,000 Kaiser pharmacy and lab workers will begin an open-ended ULP strike on Feb. 9, affecting pharmacies and labs.
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.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
Mental health
fromKqed
1 month ago

Kaiser Workers Say Patients Deserve Better Mental Health Care After $31M Settlement | KQED

Kaiser failed to maintain adequate mental health and substance-use provider networks, causing patients to pay out-of-pocket and endure prolonged wait times.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Stop using your free travel privileges while you're out on sick leave, union tells flight attendants

Endeavor Air flight attendants are prohibited from using free travel benefits while on sick leave or protected leave, with violations resulting in written warnings and suspension of privileges.
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.
fromwww.timesheraldonline.com
2 months ago

Striking Kaiser nurses back bill requiring health plans that receive state subsidies to disclose investments

On Tuesday, California State Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) introduced AB 1799, a bill that would require nonprofit health plans that receive significant state subsidies like Kaiser Permanente to disclose direct and indirect investments, including holdings tied to for-profit prisons and immigrant detention corporations. Nonprofit health care plans benefit from public subsidies and taxpayer support because of their obligation to put patients and community health first, a statement by United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals said.
Public health
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
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

Bay Area man needs daily assistance for his disability. His workers say he isn't paying them

A Napa man repeatedly hires and fails to fully pay multiple in-home caregivers, prompting unpaid claims and disputes.
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.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Striking Kaiser nurses back bill requiring health plans that receive state subsidies to disclose investments

On Tuesday, California State Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) introduced AB 1799, a bill that would require nonprofit health plans that receive significant state subsidies - like Kaiser Permanente - to disclose direct and indirect investments, including holdings tied to for-profit prisons and immigrant detention corporations.
Healthcare
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
2 months ago

Getting Ready for Gameday: California's Labor Commissioner vs. Employers

DLSE Investigations and Enforcement Employers doing business in California are well aware of the DLSE, aka the Labor Commissioner's Office, which, among other things, investigates wage and hour practices and adjudicates employees' wage theft claims. With Superbowl LX on our minds, we thought it appropriate to take a time out for a recap of the 2025 DLSE season's expansive impact on employers.
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Affordability Crisis Is Real. Only Worker Organizing Can Offer Solutions.

A friend recently told me a story that made this reality impossible to ignore. Her elderly parents live near an elementary school not far from the nation's capital. For several years, they had been quietly raising money to provide groceries and basic supplies for families whose children were going hungry. When Republicans suspended SNAP benefits, the need surged overnight. What had been a steady act of care suddenly became an emergency response.
US politics
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