Ryan and Emily discuss Elon Musk going to war with Swedish Tesla unions.
Archives for December 13, 2023
Union-backed bill aims to curb workplace bullying in state government
Gov. Kathy Hochul has promised to root out workplace bullying in state government.
10 California laws that may impact your workplace in 2024
Every year, hundreds of laws get passed in California to go into effect the following year. In 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slew of new bills into law that give workers new rights for 2024.
Noncompete agreements don’t just hurt the workers who sign them
A nationwide ban on NCAs could raise all workers’ earnings up to 14% and reduce wealth inequality, according to a new study
Boeing shifts policy, wants all employees back in the office full time
In October, Boeing Commercial Airplanes boss Stan Deal, eager to leave the COVID-19 pandemic behind, instructed his managers to get all employees back in the office full time, five days a week.
Starbucks labor report — demanded by shareholders — calls for better training on union issues
Starbucks should better communicate its commitment to workers’ collective bargaining rights and train its employees to respect those rights, according to an independent assessment released Wednesday.
Florida Real Estate Firm Can’t Escape EEOC’s Disability Suit
EEOC alleged firm was intertwined with retirement community
Bosses are using tougher performance reviews to cut workforce without layoffs because employees aren’t quitting
Companies have announced plans to cut nearly 700,000 jobs from January to November of this year, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Microsoft Agrees to Remain Neutral in Union Campaigns
The pledge is unprecedented for Big Tech and makes it easier for roughly 100,000 workers to unionize.
Are You Using ChatGPT at Work? [The New York Times] Wants to Hear About It.
Just over a year since ChatGPT’s release, we’re exploring how workers have begun using A.I. chatbots in their jobs.
What not to say when people are being laid off
Job cuts are hitting a lot of industries, from media to tech to automotive; think carefully before offering words of comfort
3 Myths About Hiring People with Criminal Records
Why employers should embrace fair-chance hiring practices.
The Hidden Costs of Layoffs
It can take years for companies to bounce back from these setbacks.
Can’t Be Yourself at Work? Let’s Talk About ‘Covering’
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with experts about the harmful effects of “covering,” a strategy in which people downplay their identity to conform to mainstream culture in the workplace.