Thank You to Outten and Golden
August 24, 2022
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Outten and Golden, LLP, a law firm dedicated to employees’ rights, is sponsoring an upcoming event for Workplace Fairness.
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How Managers Can Advocate for Their Warehouse
August 22, 2022
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The protection of blue-collar workers is just as important as that of office workers, and it should be at the forefront of advocacy efforts.
Yes, Abortion Rights Are a Union Issue
August 17, 2022
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Abortion: it’s a topic unions shy away from. The logic is, why go there? Contrary to the narrative, abortion is a labor issue.
Every Boss Has a Weak Spot. Find and Use It.
August 15, 2022
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An excerpt from Labor Notes’ book, “Secrets of a Successful Organizer,” this blog advises employees to influence their workplaces from within.
The New ‘Lavender Scare’ Is an Attack on the Working Class
August 10, 2022
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A new wave of attacks on queer and trans rights is here. The Working People podcast asks veteran LGBTQ+ labor organizers how workers can fight back.
Starbucks Holds Life-Saving Benefits Over Trans Workers’ Heads
August 4, 2022
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OVERLAND PARK, KAN.—Maddie Doran worked at the Starbucks on 75th Street and Interstate 35 for 10 months, “not only to pay the bills,” she says, but because the company’s health insurance covers gender-affirming surgery. Many health plans exclude gender-affirming care, despite the fact that the medically necessary procedures can be lifesaving—Harvard research shows gender-affirming care can significantly reduce suicidal
Union Organizing Rights: What the Law Protects and How to Use It
October 22, 2026
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Know your union organizing rights under the NLRA: what you can do, what employers cannot, how to start a union, and how to file a charge in time.
Final Paycheck Laws: When You Must Be Paid and What to Do
October 19, 2026
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Federal law sets no immediate deadline for a final paycheck. Learn how state rules differ, what the check must include, and how to act if it is late.
Last Chance Agreements: U.S. Employees, Don’t Waive EEOC Rights
October 18, 2026
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Learn when U.S. employers use last chance agreements, what terms to review, which EEOC rights cannot be waived, and how employees and union reps can respond.
Unpaid Internships: 7 Factors, State Laws, and U.S. Remedies
October 17, 2026
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Learn how U.S. unpaid internship laws apply, what the seven factor test examines, how state rules differ, and where interns can seek remedies.
30-Day Deadlines for Some U.S. Whistleblower Retaliation Laws
October 16, 2026
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U.S. whistleblower retaliation laws set strict deadlines, sometimes just 30 days. Find the right agency, from OSHA to OSC or MSPB, and preserve evidence.
U.S. COBRA Rights: Use Your 60 Days to Compare Coverage
October 14, 2026
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Learn who qualifies for COBRA, what coverage may cost, and how long it lasts. Use DOL and CMS rules to compare Marketplace options before choosing.
