Overworked and underpaid employees is an enduring complaint across industries — from delivery drivers to Starbucks baristas and airline pilots.
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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.
Home Depot raises starting hourly pay to $15 amid ongoing nationwide labor shortage
The home improvement retail giant said it was investing $1 billion to support its front-line workers.
Women are driving the labor market’s post-pandemic recovery
Labor-force participation among women in their prime working years returned to pre-pandemic levels in January, but the gains haven’t been spread evenly.
The killings of 7 in Half Moon Bay labeled as an act of ‘workplace violence’
Suspect Chunli Zhao, 66, is the only person suspected in the carnage that unfolded in the picturesque oceanfront town on Monday, officials said.
Judge rules against LGBTQ students in Title IX college discrimination suit
A federal judge sided with religiously affiliated universities in a case where LGBTQ students alleged Title IX exemptions allowed them to face discrimination.
Freight rail workers at the biggest unions split over their contract deal, raising the specter of a strike
Workers at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen voted for the deal, but the SMART-TD union voted it down. If a deal is not reached, workers could strike by Dec. 9
Miami Beach adopts ordinance banning hairstyle discrimination
“It’s unacceptable in 2022 that Black Americans and other minorities still face discrimination based on something so trivial as whether or not they have textured or curly hair,” the vice mayor said.
Most Americans believe there’s less tolerance for workplace harassment since #MeToo, study finds
Pew Research found that most Americans believe workplace harassers and abusers are more likely to be held accountable today compared with five years ago.
Hustle culture is out. ‘Quiet quitters’ now make up half the U.S. workforce
A Gallup survey suggests workers are increasingly bothered by a lack of clarity about expectations, fewer opportunities to grow and not feeling cared about.
Apple workers launch petition over company’s reported return to office plan
“We believe that Apple should encourage, not prohibit, flexible work to build a more diverse and successful company where we can feel comfortable to ‘think different’ together,” the petition said.
Feds investigating workplace safety at Amazon warehouses
The Justice Department is investigating possible workplace safety issues at Amazon warehouses and whether injuries were hidden from inspectors.