Former Spirit Airlines employees are suing the airline, claiming workers were laid off without proper notice, and are still owed pay and benefits, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
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20% of U.S. full-time workers say AI does part of their jobs: survey
The poll from Epoch AI and Ipsos found that AI replaced existing tasks for 20% of full-time workers but created new tasks for 15%.
Expert says new workplace realities expand toxic environments
Three in four people have experienced a toxic workplace, according to recent studies.
Politicians are starting to pay a lot more attention to the plight of white-collar workers
Rapid advancements in AI have industry and political leaders warning of massive job displacement for white-collar workers. It could reshape U.S. politics.
Gov. Healey considering $20,000 buyouts to trim state workforce
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is considering offering buyouts of up to $20,000 for state employees as a cost-saving measure, according to union officials, two weeks after the administration decided not to mark down their estimate for state tax collections and implement immediate budget cuts. Local 509 SEIU, which represents 8,600 employees that fall under the executive branch, most of…
Better than 401(k)?: There’s a move to get workers real long-term ownership in America’s companies
Workers are increasingly stressed about saving for retirement. Proponents of employee stock ownership programs say an expansion of ESOPs could solve that.
How to survive hours of small talk at your office holiday party, from a workplace wellness expert
A wellness expert’s top tips for making the most of an office holiday gathering, including planning your exit strategy early on.
Alarming new findings on workplace success for women
A new study about Texas women in the workforce is raising red flags. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds
More travelers plan to work remotely at least once during their holiday vacations this year, a survey found.
3 new states passed paid sick leave for workers—here’s where employees get the benefit
Some 22% of American workers don’t have access to paid sick leave.
More companies want employees to return to the office
More than four years after the Covid pandemic, CEOs are moving to get more workers back in the office, at least for part of the week. Starbucks and Amazon Web Services are among the companies now requiring employees to work in the office. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports.
Fortune 500 CEO ‘always’ asks her employees this question—Harvard expert says it’s great leadership: ‘Well done’
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett hosts “jam sessions” with small groups of employees so they can share their ideas, concerns and perspectives with her directly.
Fact Check Team: Why are employers firing Gen Z workers?
A new report reveals that six in ten employers have already fired some of their Gen Z hires who joined earlier this year.
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce
Stefanie Longenecker left her job to care for her kids during Covid-era school closures. Despite several tough years with less income, she’s still hopeful. “It does seem like things are improving.”
Moms need not apply? NJ woman says she was victim of discrimination against mothers
A young mother from New Jersey said she was shocked when she inquired about bartending jobs at a popular restaurant, only to hear the venue preferred to hire “people without children.”