By any measure, 2021 was another historic year. Working people across the country continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, engaged in an historic wave of strikes and worked to hold the administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris true to their promise to be pro-worker. We covered these stories and
Investing in the right workforce development strategies is a win-win situation for employers and employees. When teams are competitive, productivity increases. In today’s highly competitive global economy, companies need to continuously enhance their processes for better efficiency and stay on top of the competition. One of the ways to achieve
Workplace burnout can affect anyone from any walk of life, regardless of their profession. It often stems from an excessive workload and, if untreated, can seep into all aspects of day-to-day life, affecting mood and general welfare. Over half (52%) of U.S. workers surveyed in a recent study by Indeed
Many of us are concerned about the environment and our impact on the planet but, fortunately, there is a bright future ahead. People are more interested in sustainability than ever before and as technology evolves, we see more companies using new forms of green energy to make their products. However,
In America, women earn 82 cents for every $1 earned by a man. This significant wage gap is not only affecting women’s financial security and independence, it’s also having a negative impact on women’s mental health. Why Do Women Earn Less than Men? Perhaps the most common question relating to
The staff union and management are locked in a battle over who can be included in the union. Aunion fight that is playing out in Illinois highlights how progressive organizations can use technical objections to the scope of a proposed union to effectively pursue union-busting while maintaining plausible deniability that they
No federal law bans general workplace bullying, but harassment tied to a protected trait is illegal. Learn what the law covers, how to report, and your deadlines.
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.
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.
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.
Learn how U.S. unpaid internship laws apply, what the seven factor test examines, how state rules differ, and where interns can seek remedies.
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.
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