Do I need to give it some more time?
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I’m Afraid My Boss’s Terrible Driving Will End in Tragedy. I Have No Idea How to Intervene.
He’s very sensitive.
Why You Might Soon Be Paid Like an Uber Driver—Even If You’re Not One
As gig workers’ pay gets slashed by algorithms, experts warn that A.I.-driven wage systems mean that no one’s paycheck is safe.
You Can’t Escape the Office Diet Police
Nothing unites people like food in the office. But what happens when your co-workers take a special interest in what you’re eating?
Why Harris’ VP Choice Is Good News for Workers
Last year, long before his name was on anyone’s lips as a possible vice presidential pick, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received huge praise from labor groups for signing what was considered the most pro-worker, pro-family package of legislation enacted by any state in decades.
The One Person Who Could Make Your Job Easier Also Doesn’t Want to Be There
Burned-out managers are an “industry-agnostic” problem.
This New Federal Judge Sexual Harassment Case Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
The federal judiciary has a sexual harassment problem.
The Teamsters’ RNC Gamble
A prominent labor union president has infuriated members by courting Republicans in hopes for more favorable policy.
Managers Everywhere but No Overtime to Spare
It’s time to stop hiding low-wage jobs behind manager titles.
Help! My Friend Is an HR Harassment Case Waiting to Happen. But She Won’t Listen.
I am a woman in my mid-20s, and I have an older female friend named Alice.
Gorsuch and Kavanaugh Fiercely Defended Workers’ Rights. There’s an Ulterior Motive.
When your boss transfers you to a less favorable shift or position because of your race, sex, or religion, are you a victim of illegal discrimination?
The Despicable, No-Good Plight of Boss’s Day
Today is officially Boss’s Day, and workplaces all over the country are celebrating it—but they shouldn’t. In fact, they should pretend it doesn’t exist.
The Unthinkable Things Some Bosses Do When Their Employees Quit
When you’re preparing to quit your job, you generally focus on business logistics like scheduling your last day, wrapping up your projects, and transitioning contacts to your replacement.
Almost All Office Drama Can Be Blamed on This Petty Little Co-Worker Habit
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from over a decade of writing a workplace advice column, it’s that people will do anything to avoid having an awkward conversation with their colleagues.
Workplace DEI Trainings Do More Harm Than Good
If you really want to make your workplace more inclusive, stop with the virtue signaling and actually do the work.