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Cal State sexual harassment cases would face scrutiny by legislature under new bill
California State University’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints would be subject to increased oversight and guardrails under a new bill filed by a state senator last month.
Millennials to Baby Boomers: Why workers of all ages are adding to the labor shortage
Millions of workers of various ages have yet to return to the workforce after the onset of the pandemic, a trend that could meddle with the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tamp down inflation.
Starbucks violated labor laws with ‘egregious’ misconduct during unionization efforts, judge rules
Starbucks committed “hundreds of unfair labor practices” during unionization efforts at stores in the Buffalo, New York, area, a National Labor Relations Board judge has ruled.
Layoffs, recession fears spur some companies to hire more gig economy workers
An uncertain economy and widespread tech industry layoffs are accelerating a shift to gig work as more companies bring on contractors instead of full-time workers, according to recent surveys and staffing officials.
Bad news, remote workers: You need to return to the office for your employer to succeed
Disparate parts come together when workers genuinely look out for each other. But loyalty does not stem from 15-minute Zoom sessions, especially when ‘Zoom fatigue’ is endemic.
Are your bosses spying on you? New bill aims to curtail employer surveillance of workers
One of the first efforts in the Sen. Bernie Sanders-led Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee will come from Sen. Bob Casey, the senior Democrat from Pennsylvania who will release a bill Thursday to protect everyday workers from spying bosses.
Zillow CEO: Traditional offices are as outdated as typewriters. Employers need to adapt.
These changes aren’t about eschewing offices or never seeing each other in person; the office just serves a different purpose now. We are more intentional about how and when we get together in person.
Can an employer require workers to speak English only at work? Ask HR
Question: I work at a customer service center. One of our customers witnessed me speaking Arabic to another associate and complained to management. We were told to only speak English while on duty. Can my employer require us to speak English at work? – Eryn
Older and unappreciated: Workers over 50 face a rough time on the job
Many people who need to work longer are unable to do so because they lose their jobs long before they reach retirement age and can’t find another one.
Do I need to reveal my workplace romance? Ask HR
Question: I have been dating a co-worker for the last few months. We’d like to attend our upcoming holiday party together. We think we should divulge our relationship before the party. What is the best way for us to disclose our relationship to our respective teams?
How can employees serve as recruitment tools? Ask HR
Question: Our workers consistently tout how much they enjoy working for our small marketing services company and rave about our benefits.
A reality check on the American workforce: Time to invest in people with disabilities
As leaders grapple with the tight labor market and grim economic forecasts, they need to make investments to make sure all employees, including those with disabilities, can do their best work.
How to fix high inflation, weak growth and labor shortages? Boost worker productivity.
Anna Marie Atkinson, a human resources manager, is comfortable setting policies, onboarding new employees and getting involved when workers get in trouble or a crisis arises.
A forced return to office? As job market cools, companies may regain upper hand with workers
A cooling job market is leading to more than a slowdown in hiring, a pickup in layoffs and growing recession fears.
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