We’re in the middle of a nationwide reckoning over race. One thing that’s come up a lot in that conversation is workplace diversity.
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‘Do I Really Need This Much Office Space?’ Pandemic Emptied Buildings, But How Long?
As commercial real estate continues to lie vacant around the U.S., it may contribute to a vicious economic cycle that reshapes New York and other cities.
Foreign Workers Living Overseas Mistakenly Received $1,200 U.S. Stimulus Checks
Thousands of foreign workers who entered the U.S. on temporary work visas received $1,200 checks in error during the first round of stimulus payments, and many of them are spending the money in their home nations.
Should We Shield Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits?
As summer wanes, students at the University of New Hampshire are getting ready for school.
Essential Workers Hold Walkouts And Protests In National ‘Strike For Black Lives’
From Boston to San Francisco, essential workers in cities around the U.S. walked off their jobs and took to the streets Monday to demand racial and economic justice as part of a nationwide “Strike for Black Lives.”
Rule Change Gives Laid-Off Workers More Time To Sign Up For COBRA Insurance
People who have been laid off or furloughed from their jobs now have significantly more time to decide whether to hang on to their employer-sponsored health insurance, according to a recent federal rule.
15 Women Speak Out About Culture Of Sexual Harassment Within Washington NFL Team
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Liz Clarke of The Washington Post about her article where 15 former female employees spoke on the culture of sexual harassment within the Washington NFL team.
Transgender Health Protections Reversed By Trump Administration
The Trump administration on Friday finalized a rule that would remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance.
Discrimination Ruling Boosts LGBTQ Groups Challenging Military Ban
Those challenging the military’s ban on transgender service have been encouraged by a recent Supreme Court decision that protects many LGBTQ employees from discrimination.
‘We Need Help’: People At Higher Coronavirus Risk Fear Losing Federal Unemployment
Many people with underlying medical conditions are worried about what’s going to happen at the end of the month. It’s not currently safe for many of them to go back to work.
‘We Have A Black People Problem’: Facebook Worker Claims Racial Discrimination
A Black Facebook employee is accusing his employer of racial discrimination.
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