What Does the Assault in Gaza Say About U.S. Labor?
November 8, 2023
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The move illustrates larger dynamics currently at play within the U.S. labor movement as the assault on Gaza rages on.
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First-Ever Strike for Portland Teachers Tackles Student Needs
November 6, 2023
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The Portland Association of Teachers (PAT), which has about 4,500 members, walked out on strike on Nov. 1, closing 81 schools.
How to Maintain Positive Mental Health in a Toxic Workplace
November 1, 2023
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A toxic workplace can take a toll on your mental well-being. Learn how you can overcome toxicity in the workplace with self-care strategies.
Starbucks Is Exploiting the Violence in Gaza and Israel to Attack Its Union
October 30, 2023
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The president of Workers United writes that Starbucks is endangering its own employees and appears to even endorse boycotting its own stores.
Supreme Court to Hear Major Employment Law Cases
October 25, 2023
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The Supreme Court will answer challenges relating to whistleblower protections, mandated job transfers and employment discrimination, and the ability to interpret vague laws from federal agencies.
Interview with the Co-Founder of Workplace Fairness and NELA
October 23, 2023
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Wayne Outten continues to support Workplace Fairness, a non-profit for workers’ rights, as its president and by regularly sponsoring events.
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.
