Researchers from PRRI found that the share of young adults who supported same-sex marriage declined to 71% last year from a high of 79% in 2018.
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Christian employers do not have to cover gender transition, judge rules
The federal Affordable Care Act prohibits health insurance plans from engaging in discrimination, including sex bias.
Lizzo sexual harassment case to proceed after judge denies request to throw out lawsuit
Judge Mark H. Epstein acknowledged his court attempted to “thread the needle” of adhering to free speech laws while also considering allegations of misconduct and discrimination.
Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed staffers and underlings retaliated against accusers, DOJ says
Cuomo, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, left office in 2021 after a report by Attorney General Letitia James concluded he sexually harassed at least 11 women.
Lizzo’s lawyers ask judge to toss allegations of bullying, harassment from ex-employee
The lawyers called the lawsuit from fashion designer Asha Daniels “meritless” and said it has no connection to California, where the suit was filed.
Biden prides himself on being pro-labor.
But one union that backed him early in 2020 remains on the sidelines this time.
36-hour shifts, 80-hour weeks: Workers are being burned out by overtime
Americans say they are being required to work an exorbitant amount of overtime to compensate for staffing shortages that have plagued the economy.
Frustrated pharmacists could go on strike in rare protest
Pharmacists say national chains need to hire more staff members to keep patients safe and make working conditions better.
Professor awarded Nobel economics prize for advancing the understanding of workplace gender gap
The announcement went a tiny step to closing the Nobel committee’s own gender gap: Goldin is just the third woman to win the prize out of 93 economics laureates.
Labor movements are gaining momentum in the U.S. What happens when the dust settles?
Strikes and contract negotiations have been in the news more lately. From the UAW to UPS, railroad workers and more. Experts weigh in on what comes next.
Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to the brink
Overworked and underpaid employees is an enduring complaint across industries — from delivery drivers to Starbucks baristas and airline pilots.
Sen. Casey rolls out bills to protect workers from AI surveillance and ‘robot bosses’
The Pennsylvania Democrat, who is seeking re-election in 2024, believes creating guardrails for artificial intelligence will be the next frontier in the fight for workers’ rights.
Child labor bill passed by Iowa Legislature appears to violate federal law, federal officials say
The Iowa legislation, not yet signed by the governor, is among at least 14 bills introduced this year in states around the country that weaken child labor protections.
California could become the 1st state to ban caste discrimination
In what could be a watershed moment in the caste equity movement, a state Senate bill aims to clarify discrimination laws to explicitly protect caste.
Disabled workforce expands thanks to the job boom — and long Covid
As employers continue their frenzied hiring and inflation stays high, people with disabilities are increasingly at work across the country.