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Will the UAW Demands of a 4-day Workweek be Met by the Big 3?

Featured - September 15, 2023

The UAW’s stand-up strike includes negotiations for a 4-day workweek and joins the conversation of shorter workweeks across industries. Explore the pros and cons of the...

California First U.S. State to Pass Caste Discrimination Bill

Featured - September 13, 2023

California caste discrimination Bill becomes the first in U.S. The California state legislature has become the first in the U.S to pass a bill banning discrimination base...

Is the Automotive Industry Ready to Accept UAW Strike Demands?

Featured - September 11, 2023

The UAW September 14 strike date will see many changes to the automotive industry if Ford, GM, and Stellantis cannot reach an agreement with the union. Disruption of wage...

How the Proposed U.S. Administration Rule Could Benefit Millions of Workers with Overtime Pay

Featured - August 31, 2023

The proposed regulation would assure overtime pay for the majority of salaried staff making less than a weekly earning of $1,059. ...

Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Sued for Age Bias

Featured - August 22, 2023

Recent reports suggest that Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices agai...

Will a Jury Decide if a Five-Day Workweek Was ‘Vital’ for a Costco Cashier?

Jobs - August 17, 2023

On September 23, 2022, a Costco store could be seen in Monterey Park, California. A jury should decide whether the employer failed to offer an adjustment for an employee ...

The Many Faces of Workplace Discrimination

Featured - August 08, 2023

Workplace discrimination is a problem that can have a profound impact on both employees and job applicants, leading to feelings of injustice, frustration, and even harm t...

California’s Caste Discrimination Bill: Combating Discrimination in the Golden State

Featured - August 02, 2023

In a move that could have far-reaching implications for the fight against discrimination, California is poised to become the first state to outlaw caste discrimination wi...

The Historic Journey of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Featured - August 01, 2023

What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? How does the PWFA protect pregnant workers’ right? Find out in this guide on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that took effe...

The Age Discrimination Battle: Honeywell Settles HR Director Lawsuit

Featured - July 06, 2023

Once upon a time, in the realm of corporate giants, there was a battle brewing. A former senior HR director, Scott Baker, took on international conglomerate Honeywell Int...

Employers Can Sue Unions: Verdict Cements the Employees Ability to Strike

Featured - June 07, 2023

The court has opened the door to holding unions liable for the economic consequences of their strikes, the question is where to draw the line. ...

How to Handle Workplace Grievances Effectively

The successful operation of an employee grievance resolution requires the maintenance of sufficient records, experience, and fair treatment to all. ...

The High Cost of Happy Meals: Investigating Child Labor at Kentucky’s McDonald’s

Jobs - May 05, 2023

From hazardous working conditions to lost opportunities for education and personal growth, child labor has far-reaching consequences that cannot be ignored. Join us in un...

Women at Work: How the Pandemic is Exacerbating Gender Inequality

Jobs - May 03, 2023

Have you ever wondered how COVID-19 has affected gender equality in the workplace? A report titled “COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effect&#...

The High Cost of Fraud: A Cautionary Tale from a Former Apple Employee

Featured - May 03, 2023

A former Apple employee has been sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to pay over $17 million to Apple and almost $2 million to the IRS. ...

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: What Comes Next?

Featured - April 26, 2023

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been fired over allegations of inappropriate conduct with a female employee, including allegations of sexual harassment. Comcast, the pare...