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.
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What is employment education?
March 6, 2024
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Employment education encompasses the essential knowledge and skills that every worker should have. It includes understanding employment laws and regulations, knowing how to effectively communicate in the workplace, having a good grasp of time management, being aware of workplace ethics, and understanding the importance of professional development. Importance of employment
Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts
March 6, 2024
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What are non-compete clauses in employment contracts? Non-compete clauses in employment contracts are agreements that restrict an employee from working for a competitor or starting a similar business for a certain period after leaving their current employer. This is to protect the company’s trade secrets, confidential information, and client relationships.
The 10 States With the Most Federal Government Employees
March 6, 2024
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A government shutdown can impact livelihoods. Here are the states where the most civilian federal workers are employed.
Podcast: How Kaiser Healthcare Workers Won
March 4, 2024
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Podcast: Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked out on a three-day strike, marking the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history.
Immigrants Aren’t “Taking Our Jobs”
February 28, 2024
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Right-wing forces are claiming immigrants are hurting U.S.-born workers. They’re wrong—here are six facts to set the record straight.
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.
