According to a recent survey, just 40 percent of employees feel like they have bosses who respect their time off.
Archives for November 15, 2023
Starbucks Workers United calls for walkouts, strike at hundreds of stores on Red Cup Day
The Starbucks Workers Union says that thousands of employees at hundreds of stores across the country will walk out this week during this year’s Red Cup Day in what they’re calling a “Red Cup Rebellion”.
These federal workers can’t escape the threat of a government shutdown
For families nationwide, Washington’s gridlock makes it impossible to plan ahead for a $250 student loan bill or $2,400 mortgage payment
Title VII suit dismissed because of untimely filing
Where a former employee filed his Title VII suit on the 91st day after he received notice of the agency’s decision on his employment complaint, and he failed to demonstrate the deadline should be equitably tolled, the suit was dismissed.
Dear Annie: A member of my office decided to purchase an office support pet
Dear Annie: I love my job. I love the people with whom I work; yet recently, a member of my office decided on their own that they wanted to purchase an office support pet, despite not needing any additional support in an already sound and safe office environment.
Don’t Neglect Your Middle Managers — Here’s Why They’re the Key to Your Company’s Success
Discussing the power of middle managers and their crucial role in driving employee engagement and performance.
New Labor Rules Will Screw Over Your Local McDonalds
A new joint employer rule from the NLRB threatens to fundamentally change the business relationship between a franchise and its parent company.
Chicago Enacts Sweeping New Paid Leave Ordinance
On Nov. 9, 2023, Chicago passed an ordinance repealing its long-standing paid sick leave ordinance, replacing it with the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave ordinance, effective Dec. 31.