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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.

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.

As employers continue their frenzied hiring and inflation stays high, people with disabilities are increasingly at work across the country.

The home improvement retail giant said it was investing $1 billion to support its front-line workers.

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.

Suspect Chunli Zhao, 66, is the only person suspected in the carnage that unfolded in the picturesque oceanfront town on Monday, officials said.

A federal judge sided with religiously affiliated universities in a case where LGBTQ students alleged Title IX exemptions allowed them to face discrimination.

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

“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.

Pew Research found that most Americans believe workplace harassers and abusers are more likely to be held accountable today compared with five years ago.

A Gallup survey suggests workers are increasingly bothered by a lack of clarity about expectations, fewer opportunities to grow and not feeling cared about.

“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.

The Justice Department is investigating possible workplace safety issues at Amazon warehouses and whether injuries were hidden from inspectors.

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a significant shift in the workforce, with many women feeling the effects of the ‘burnout epidemic,’ and trying to navigate the issue of a balanced work and personal life. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports.  

Workers at a Staten Island Amazon facility are set to hold a vote on whether to form a union after a separate Amazon warehouse successfully voted to unionize earlier this month. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton has the details.