The percentage of people with disabilities in the U.S. workforce hit a record high of 21.3% last year. In our post-pandemic world, don’t reinstall barriers that push them back out.
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Can an employee be fired for not fitting into workplace culture? Ask HR
Answer: Yes. Provided the decision is not motivated by illegal discriminatory bias., employers can and do indeed fire people who aren’t a cultural fit. Employers, in many cases, rank workplace culture right next to technical competency.
Is your workplace toxic? ‘We’re a family here,’ and other major red flags to watch for
“We’re a family here.” “You’re the best applicant we’ve ever seen.” “We’re all in this together.”
I’m a pregnant, working mom. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is unfair to women like me.
Vague ‘related medical conditions’ might force employers to cover abortion leave. What about employers who don’t want to violate their consciences or religious beliefs?
Starbucks gave trans employees a lifeline. Then they put our health care at risk.
Starbucks recently put out an uplifting ad about an Indian trans woman. As an actual Indian trans woman and a Starbucks worker, it felt hypocritical.
Here’s why the US labor movement is so popular but union membership is dwindling.
Nearly a quarter of the workforce belonged to a union 40 years ago. Now that number is just over 10%. What happened to the American labor movement?
Biden to reinstate labor rule shelved by Reagan, giving construction workers a pay boost
In a nod to labor unions, President Joe Biden is moving to boost wages for construction workers on projects paid for with federal funding, a step that would appeal to a key constituency ahead of next year’s presidential election and potentially shrink the pay gap between northern and southern states.
Is 2023 the summer of strikes for US workers? Here’s what the data says.
About 650,000 workers were expected to strike or are on strike this summer. How do those numbers compare to pre-pandemic years?
Supreme Court just reversed affirmative action. What that means for workplace diversity.
For years, Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has crusaded for stakeholder capitalism, the idea that business leaders should value the well-being of people and the planet along with the interests of shareholders.
‘Heartbreaking’: Alabama mom’s attempt to teach kids business at lemonade stand ends with Labor Dept. report
The next day, she received a call from the U.S. Department of Labor that someone had formally complained saying she was hiring minors and that the event had to be canceled.
How do you handle mental health in the workplace? How employers can help. Ask HR
Question: As a manager, I am trying to understand the case leaders like yourself are making for companies’ role in combating mental health.
Culture wars are spreading to work: Republican and Democrat workers deeply divided over DEI
Donald Trump has assailed diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives as has fellow 2024 GOP frontrunner Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while the Biden administration and Democratic leaders have championed them.
Rudy Giuliani is sued for alleged sexual harassment; plaintiff says he made racist remarks
A former associate of Rudy Giuliani sued him Monday for alleged abuse of power and harassment, claiming he hired her off-the-books for sexual favors.
What to do if two co-workers are fighting? Here’s how to resolve conflict. Ask HR
When co-workers are at odds, the whole workplace feels it.
What should I do if I witness sexual harassment at work? Ask HR
Should I report the behavior to our HR department or someone on the client side?