The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health on June 24 overturned the Roe v. Wade precedent, erasing the constitutional right to an abortion. Already for years, large parts of the U.S. have severely restricted abortion—especially hurting those least likely to have resources to travel for care, including poor, Black, indigenous, undocumented,
In Brampton, Ontario, a small team of young organizers has begun taking on the businesses that exploit them, one case at a time. The Naujawan Support Network, a collective of international students and migrant workers from Punjab, India, has won back more than $200,000 Canadian ($154,000 U.S.) in stolen wages
Minnesota emergency room nurse Cliff Willmeng remembers, during the early days of the pandemic, treating a patient at United Hospital who asked how the nurses were doing. The man was a Vietnam veteran, and Willmeng recalls that he said, “This is your war.” “I kind of laughed, like what do you mean by that?”
What’s going on with inflation? It’s a question that everyone is asking, and one that is particularly important for anyone entering bargaining this year. We can’t predict what is to come, but the evidence from the past year hasn’t been good for workers. The Consumer Price Index rose by more
The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years, and the pandemic only accelerated a shift that was already well underway. Today, millions of Americans find themselves working remotely at least some of the time. Remote and hybrid work models offer many benefits to employees. Parents and caregivers may
Motivation is essential to running a successful business, but it’s a topic that’s more complex than many people realize. There are two types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. When most businesses think of motivation, they settle on extrinsic, which is focused on title, rewards, status and power. But, intrinsic motivation
Spot seven common wage-theft signs U.S. workers face and learn exactly what to record. Audit your pay, save evidence offsite, and prepare DOL or state…
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BLS shows nonunion median pay is about 85% of union pay in the U.S. Learn which pay, pension, dues, and job-security terms to compare before you sign a…
2026 U.S. bereavement leave laws: which six states require leave, why Illinois stands out, and concise state-by-state rules with employer and worker…
Learn when DOL counts travel time pay, how state rules can add protections, and what steps U.S. workers can take to claim unpaid travel wages.
A U.S.-focused legal explainer with DOL rules and a worker-ready evidence checklist to document unpaid hours and recover back wages.
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