Meet Your Landlord’s Worst Nightmare: Tenants Unions
March 20, 2024
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Tenants have had enough—and they’re doing something about it.
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Understanding employment conditions
March 19, 2024
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Understanding employment conditions Understanding employment conditions is crucial for every worker. It involves knowing your rights and obligations in the workplace. Here are some key points to keep in mind:○ Employment conditions refer to the terms of your employment, such as working hours, wages, leave entitlements, and other benefits.○ Familiarize
What is unfair dismissal?
March 18, 2024
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What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated from their job in a way that is considered unjust. This can include being fired without a valid reason, being let go due to discrimination, or being dismissed after exercising a legal right, such as taking maternity leave
Can Unions Rebuild Our Democracy?
March 18, 2024
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The collective actions of those who provide that labor are the building blocks of democracy — and the way to construct new horizons.
Can Worker Co-Ops Bring an End to Bad Jobs?
March 13, 2024
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“Co-ops create greater wealth in their communities.” Listen to this podcast episode of “Working People” at In These Times.
The Most Important Labor Story Right Now Is in Minnesota
March 11, 2024
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A strategic alignment of major networks of unions and community groups in Minnesota have worked together for more than a decade.
Locker Search Laws at Work: What Employers Can Search
November 12, 2026
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Can your employer search your locker or bag? Learn how the law treats workplace searches, how public and private jobs differ, and what to do if a search crosses the line.
Split Shift Pay: What You’re Owed and Where
November 10, 2026
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Split shift pay in the U.S.: which states require an extra hour of pay, how the premium is calculated, and how it differs from overtime and shift differentials.
Pay Transparency Laws: What Workers Need to Know
November 9, 2026
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Learn how pay transparency laws and salary history bans work in the U.S., which states require posted pay ranges, and what to do if an employer breaks the rules.
FLSA Salary Threshold: The Federal Number Today
November 8, 2026
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The FLSA salary threshold is $684 a week ($35,568 a year) for exempt status. See the highly compensated limit, the duties tests and which states pay more.
Background Check Disputes: How to Fix Errors and Protect Your Job Offer
November 7, 2026
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Found a mistake in your employment background check? Learn how to dispute it under the FCRA, what to send, how long the company has, and your next steps.
Language Discrimination at Work: Your Rights in the U.S.
November 5, 2026
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Language discrimination at work explained: accent bias, English-only rules, immigration and citizenship status, and the deadlines and steps for filing a claim.
