New York City joins a handful of states in requiring employers to disclose salary ranges for openings. The goal is to narrow disparities.
Archives for October 30, 2022
In Clash Over Affirmative Action, Both Sides Invoke Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday about admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina — and the meaning of a civil rights landmark.
Affirmative Action Has Become a Strange Monster
When the Supreme Court first ruled that universities could consider race in their admissions process, in 1978’s Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, the nine justices wrote six opinions between them.
Labor Law: “Know Your Rights-Workplace Discrimination” poster gets a facelift from EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its “Know Your Rights — Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.
EMT couldn’t shave due to religious beliefs — so he was fired, feds say. EEOC is suing
A company with a “no facial hair” policy hired an EMT who could not shave his beard due to his religious beliefs — and fired him when he refused to do so, federal officials say.
Starbucks Union Expansion Slows a Year Into Labor Drive
New petitions for representation fall as company excludes union stores from benefits and staffing levels improve
The Argument For An AI Augmented Workforce
When discussing Artificial Intelligence, many people express concern about AI replacing humans in the workforce.
The Workplace Mental Health Crisis (and How Employers Can Address It)
Employees are struggling, but employers can take proactive steps to support their staff.
TikTok Users Have Deconstructed Workplace Culture. Hint: They Hate Dell Laptops
I’m warming up to TikTok.
Forty-Three Percent Say 40-Plus Is Old: Discrimination In The Workplace
Diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, is a popular yet sensitive topic in the workforce today.
Don’t Buy the Republican Appeal to Workers
J.D. Vance, the Ohio Republican Senate candidate, states on his campaign website that he “fiercely defended working-class Americans.”
Forget Free Coffee. What Matters Is if Workers Feel Returning Is Worth It.
Commutes are still painful, readers say. And it’s hard to give up the joys of working from home. But many of those who have gone back to the office say they like it.
Young Workers Face New Reality: Tech Jobs Tumble As Meta, Twitter And Apple Cut Employees And Perks
Meta is closing its Manhattan office, and giving notice to 12,000 employees that their services are no longer required – as the stock has dropped 55% in the last 18 months.
Why It’s Okay to End an Interview After 60 Seconds
One of the cruel realities of life is that the internet is forever. Even if you delete it, it’s coming back to haunt you. Even if you were right in the first place. Here’s a case in point: