In a “Fox & Friends” interview, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also criticized protesters as more concerned with what he called “virtue signaling” than in coming up with “solutions.”
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To Reduce Racial Inequality, Raise the Minimum Wage
Diversity and inclusion programs for elites are tokens. A large wage increase that would most benefit the Black working class is far better.
Labor Department Curbs Announcements of Company Violations
A memo tells officials to hold back on news releases about enforcement decisions, saying they can linger unfairly online if citations are overturned.
Amazon workers threaten to shut down warehouses if employees don’t get a day off to vote.
Workers at Amazon are calling on groups around the country to help shut down Amazon warehouses temporarily on Halloween if the company does not give all its employees a paid day off to vote.
Trump Issues Order Giving Him More Leeway to Hire and Fire Federal Workers
The move would give the president greater freedom to weed out what he sees as a “deep state” bureaucracy.
Unemployment Claims Are Down, but Many Workers Lower Expectations
With temporary layoffs turning permanent and career paths derailed, economists say a new coronavirus wave could derail the recovery.
After the Pandemic, a Revolution in Education and Work Awaits
Providing more Americans with portable health care, portable pensions and opportunities for lifelong learning is what politics needs to be about post-Nov. 3.
Your Work Friends Knew Exactly What Kind of Week You’d Had
A future without chats in the office kitchen seems pretty lonely.
Sexual Harassment Underreported at State Department, Report Says
The findings confirm years of complaints that women have made against the department for perpetuating a culture of harassment and mishandling claims of misconduct.
Remote but Inclusive for Years, and Now Showing Other Companies How
Ultranauts has been developing creative ways to hire, manage and motivate a far-flung and diverse work force for seven years.
Even With Challenges of Pandemic, Health Benefits May Not Change Much
Costs are expected to rise about 4 to 5 percent, in line with increases in recent years, as employers seek to avoid adding to their workers’ stress.
My Boss’s Drinking Is Getting Worse. How Do We Intervene?
Also: Dealing with an office mean girl and campaigning for the pay you deserve.
5 Professors Sue Rutgers, Saying It Shortchanges Women on Pay
The five women say they are paid tens of thousands of dollars less than men with similar qualifications. The university says it is “committed to pay equity.”
Store Workers to Get New Training: How to Handle Fights Over Masks
The biggest U.S. retail trade group will offer the Covid-19 Customer Conflict Prevention credential to help de-escalate disputes.
Princeton to Pay Nearly $1.2 Million to Female Professors to Address Inequity
A U.S. Department of Labor review of staff wages from 2012 to 2014 found disparities between male and female professors.
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