Jonathan F. Mitchell, who helped draft Texas’ six-week abortion ban, has turned his attention to Harvard’s race-conscious admissions program.
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In Britain, a New Test of an Old Dream: The 4-Day Workweek
A six-month program involving thousands of workers across 70 companies in Britain will be the latest effort to assess the effects of a shorter workweek.
The Next Battleground for Gig Worker Labor Laws: Massachusetts
Uber and Lyft are pushing a ballot measure that would bar their drivers from full employment status, but a court could throw it out.
When Elon Musk Dreams, His Employees Have Nightmares
Elon Musk’s repeated wavering on his deal to buy Twitter has roiled markets and raised fresh questions about his seriousness.
Elon Musk to Workers: Spend 40 Hours in the Office, or Else
In emails to workers at SpaceX and Tesla, Mr. Musk said they were required to spend a minimum of 40 hours a week in the office.
N.Y.C. Companies Are Opening Offices Where Their Workers Live: Brooklyn
As workers return to the office, some companies have relocated to ease the commute.
Goldman’s Move to Unlimited Vacation Is Good for … Goldman
Goldman Sachs is the latest company to let workers take as much time off as they want. That means no more unused days — and no need to pay them out later.
Everyone’s Talking About ‘Unretirement.’ It’s Overblown.
“Unretirement” is a popular topic these days in the news media and at start-of-summer parties.
Apple Store Showdown: Inside the Battle for Union Representation
Weary from the pandemic and pressured by inflation, retail employees of the tech giant are holding votes on whether to unionize.
Even in Flush Tennis, Equal Pay is a Struggle
The top players make tens of millions. Others have trouble breaking even.
Jon Gruden’s Lawsuit Against the N.F.L. Can Proceed in Open Court
A Nevada judge dismissed the league’s motion to move the case to arbitration. Gruden, the former Raiders coach, claims that the N.F.L. leaked disparaging emails that led him to resign in October.
When Your Job Fills In for Your Faith, That’s a Problem
Plenty of writers have argued in recent years that work has become a false idol, with the office, not church, the place where many Americans now seek out meaning and purpose.
Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office
The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.
A Vote by Activision Workers Could Give Unions a Foothold in Gaming
Employees at a company subsidiary complain about long hours and low pay. On Monday, they could vote to form the first union at a big U.S. gaming company.
The Rules for Hybrid Work Were Always Made Up
As more and more workplaces pause or end the expectation of three days a week in the office, a large-scale return may never be on the horizon.