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Senate Committee Hears Arguments for and Against Unions
Lawmakers and union leaders debated the broad economic impacts of labor unions at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Nov. 14,
AI in Workplace Is Like the Wild West: Untamed
It’s the Wild West when it comes to using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools—such as ChatGPT—in the workplace, with many workers using these resources
Updates to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
The Washington State Employment Security Department has announced the Paid Family and Medical Leave 2024 premium rates and weekly benefit maximums. The Washington Paid
Brazil Adopts Equal Pay Law
Brazil's Equal Pay Law has taken effect. It expands on pre-existing protections and imposes more severe sanctions
Michigan's Right-to-Work Repeal Now Effective Mid-February
Employees may be required to financially support unions in Michigan a bit sooner than originally anticipated. The Michigan legislature became the first state in almost
Starbucks Benefit Changes Won’t Apply to Unionized Stores
Starbucks recently announced a set of pay and benefit enhancements, some of which will not be available to unionized workers. The coffee retail giant has come under fire
The Benefits of a Pet-Friendly Workplace
Employees see pet-friendly policies seen as evidence that organizations prioritize their well-being, researchers say. Welcoming pets can help attract and retain the
Chicago Enacts Sweeping New Paid Leave Ordinance
On Nov. 9, 2023, Chicago passed an ordinance repealing its long-standing paid sick leave ordinance, replacing it with the new Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe
How Mater Helps Molly Succeed at Work
When Molly Koroleski is working, so is her hearing dog, Mater. He makes her aware of alarms, phone calls, knocks on the door and conversations in the office--bringing
Make Sure Your Safety Policy Isn’t a Paper Tiger
A strong safety culture depends on much more than adopting a workplace safety policy or ensuring Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance. Developing a