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McDonald’s workers plan one-day strike to protest sexual harassment of employees
McDonald’s workers in several cities are planning a one-day walkout on Tuesday to protest what they say is continued sexual harassment of employees and to call for the workforce to unionize to help address the problem.
‘Hours of my life I’m never going to get back’: As offices reopen, workers resist bringing back the commute
When Wendy White, 57, quit her job in March, a key reason was her company’s insistence employees return to the office in the midst of a pandemic.
Doctor fired for giving leftover COVID-19 vaccines to people with ‘Indian’ names sues for discrimination
A doctor who was fired after Houston-area public health officials accused him of stealing vials of COVID-19 vaccine to administer to family and friends sued the county Tuesday, accusing it of discriminating against South Asians and issuing disinformation about him.
Workers are often told not to talk about how much they’re getting paid. That’s not legal.
Under federal law, keeping employees from discussing pay with coworkers is an unfair labor practice. Yet workers, advocates, and labor experts say such “pay gag” infractions are widespread, with awareness of the law at a minimum.
Facing workplace discrimination? EEOC might put you on its low-priority list from Day 1.
A noose in the workplace and a string of racist commentary were the final straw for Los Angeles juvenile corrections worker Darren Gales.
Read the latest in USA TODAY’s investigation behind the scenes at the EEOC
USA TODAY published another installment this week in its investigation into the agency charged with routing out workplace discrimination: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. We’re continuing to look into the agency.
Half of employers could have vaccine mandates in the workplace by end of 2021, study finds
The number of U.S. employers requiring workers to get vaccinated is expected to surge over the next few months, according to a new survey.
Google employees could face pay cuts if they choose to permanently work from home
Google employees who choose to work from home permanently may face pay cuts, according to a report by Reuters.
Fact check: Workers fired for refusing a vaccine are unlikely to qualify for unemployment
The claim: Employees who are fired for refusing a vaccine are eligible for unemployment benefits
Gov. Cuomo harassment probe: Timeline of events
An investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has found that he sexually harassed multiple current and former state government employees. State Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings Tuesday. (Aug. 3)
Amazon workers should get a new vote, union says. No final decision yet from NLRB
The union that tried – and failed – to organize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, may get a do-over.
‘I quit’: Workers change jobs at a record pace amid burnout, new openings with higher pay
Mark Meadors had enough of his COVID-19 work life.
Racial justice in the workplace: In-depth look at diversity’s struggle to crack corporate boardrooms
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, corporate America pledged to do better, saying it would diversify its leadership, encourage equity and take concrete actions to root out systemic racism.
Workplace culture: Can I be fired for not fitting in? Ask HR
Question: Can my employer fire me for not being a “culture fit?” I’ve been at my company for 10 months. – Maurice
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