A 32-Hour Workweek Is Ours for the Taking
April 22, 2024
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Work-life balance was on the autoworkers’ minds as the union prepared for bargaining — long hours, overtime and the mental health crisis.
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Books Are the Missing Piece of a Unionized American Culture Industry
April 17, 2024
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Contrary to conventional wisdom, any type of worker, in any type of workplace, in any area can be convinced to organize.
Night Shift Survival Guide: How Employees Can Advocate for Their Well-Being
April 15, 2024
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You must allow your physical and mental well-being to be the priority when you’re working your night job. Advocate for this.
A Roadmap for Responsible Business Conduct
April 10, 2024
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A federal employee gives his account of how he used available resources to support his evolution from student to young professional.
9 Sites That Help You Find Legit Remote Jobs
April 8, 2024
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With so many people seeking remote work, beware of work-from-home sites that promote fake job ads and other scams.
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.
