The month is young but it could fast turn into another Striketober. Strikes in at least three major industries are brewing across the country.
HR and Employment Law News, Notes an Headlines
EEOC Sues Union Pacific Railroad for Disability Discrimination
MINNEAPOLIS – Union Pacific Railroad, a freight-hauling railroad headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska that operates rail lines in 23 states, covering most of the western two-thirds of the United States, violated federal law when it terminated conductors and locomotive engineers on the basis of perceived disability, used unlawful qualification standards to
Mexico Restaurant Settles EEOC Sexual and Racial Harassment Lawsuit
HONOLULU – Mexico Restaurant, a Honolulu-based restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, has agreed to pay $227,500 and provide other relief to settle a sexual and racial harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
Giving Workers a Raise Is Not Going to Make Inflation Worse
As the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis expands and the union continues to hold out for big wage increases, some analysts are worrying that higher pay will be inflationary.
The Employer-Educator Partnership That Can Fill U.S. Jobs
Companies must take the lead to fix the middle-skills gap.
Why Kindness at Work Pays Off
Dogs, haircuts and concerts: Employers roll out perks for workers
Shorty was lapping up attention at Evans Bank’s headquarters.
8 ways to combat ageism in your job search
Squash negative stereotypes associated with your age by following these expert tips during your job hunt.
Employers must be clear with staff over workplace monitoring, warns privacy watchdog
It comes as a survey commissioned by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reveals how nearly one in five employees believe they have been monitored by their employer.
Gen Z workers aren’t afraid to broadcast their salary—or tell their boss what they think of them—new research shows
Workers have long subscribed to an unwritten office playbook, including not discussing wages with others and never telling your boss how you really feel about them—but Gen Z hasn’t got the memo.
Ford, GM Lay Off About 500 Factory Workers as UAW Strike Effects Ripple Out
More than 6,000 workers across Detroit Three and their suppliers are laid off as result of walkouts
Tougher Return-to-Office Policies Are No Remedy for Half-Empty Buildings
Office owners are struggling with near record-high vacancy rates
What Newsom’s relationship with labor says about his Senate pick
The governor tapped a labor champion in the midst of high-profile vetoes of union priorities.
For Disabled Workers, Discrimination Is Common—If You Even Get to Apply
At one tech giant, a Blind employee couldn’t access a job listing he helped write.
How (and Why) Have the Types of Jobs Covered by Private Sector Unions Changed?
Anyone who is paying attention to labor markets in the United States knows that there has been a dramatic reduction in private-sector unionization in the past 50 years. In 1973, 25% of private-sector workers were members of a union. By 2023, this rate had dropped to 6%. Many economists