Alaska voters approved Ballot Measure 1 (according to unofficial election results) which provides for paid sick leave for all employees in Alaska. (The measure also raises the minimum wage over the next several years and imposes restrictions on employer-sponsored meetings about religious or political matters.) This new paid sick leave
Archives for November 19, 2024
Musk and Bezos Declare The National Labor Relations Board Unconstitutional
They tried it before, but now they’re doing it as a team. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos filed a lawsuit in the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals to rule that the National Relations Board is unconstitutional. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is under the…
Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup
Fewer employees say they’re thriving, according to the Gallup’s most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are strugg…
3 Ways To Rebuild A Healthy Culture In The Post-Election Workplace
Learn three ways workplaces can transcend political polarization, fostering the unity, gratitude and interpersonal connection we need to collaborate effectively together.
Judge Reduces UPS Driver’s $237.6M Bias Verdict to $39.6M
A federal judge reduced a $237.6 million jury award against United Parcel Service to $39.6 million in the case of a Black former driver who accused the
Turns out finance bros, HR managers and entrepreneurs are exactly what you think they are, researchers find
One of the largest studies of its kind finds that those in creative fields tend to be neurotic
[Podcast] Power At Work Blogcast #70: IUPAT President Jimmy Williams Jr. Shares His Insights on the Democratic Party and the Path Forward for Labor
In this blogcast, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by Jimmy Williams Jr., the General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Listen now to learn about how President Williams views the Presidential election results, as well as his opinion on why
How HR leaders can help solve the workplace loneliness epidemic
Cultivating a friendly workplace takes strategy and intention—here’s how to do it right.
How to Uncover Workplace Communication Gaps
How effectively your team communicates in the workplace will make or break your company’s success. Open discussions are a key part of effective communication.
Is My Employee Taking Advantage of the Flexibility I Give Her?
I want to be flexible, but she’s asking for a lot.
How Much Socializing at Work Is Too Much?
My employees spend a lot of time chatting, but I don’t want to kill morale.
Your Style Choices Can Boost Or Hinder Work Performance, According To New Research
Business leaders can set their employees and their businesses up for greater success by creating clear, thoughtful dress codes that encourage authenticity.
DOL Opinion Letters Clarify FLSA’s Regular Rate, Permissible FMLA Leave
The DOL clarified which reimbursement payments may be excluded from an employee’s “regular rate” when calculating overtime pay and that FMLA leave may be permissible for a clinical trial.
The 4 myths that perpetuate toxic productivity, according to a psychotherapist
In Israa Nasir’s new book, the psychotherapist explores how we perpetuate toxic productivity in our personal and professional lives.
If You Were Nervous About the Salary Exemption Minimum Jumping to $55,068 a Year, Don’t Be. A Texas Federal Judge Just Quashed It
The amount you need to pay employees for them to be exempt from overtime has jumped all over. A new court ruling sends us back to $684 a week