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In closely contested House and Senate races, even a small shift in union votes could influence the outcome.
Campaigning anywhere for any office at any level of government is personally burdensome.
About 1 in 3 US workers are in this predicament.
For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.
Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.
A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.
Canada supports the first international treaty protecting platform workers. The same government is weighing a proposal that could make it difficult to legally strike in the rail and marine sectors.
Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.
Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.
About 2 in 3 Americans who are employed can get paid time off work while getting and recovering from chemotherapy or surgeries doctors have told them they need.
Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.
Pennsylvania’s proposed paid leave may not be enough for sandwich generation caregivers, who are raising children and supporting aging parents.
A slew of companies have announced plans to add AI agents to their workforces. Employees can take steps to handle the changes.
Colorado’s minimum wage has increased, but not nearly enough to cover the rising cost of food.
Having to deal with chronic pain at work is all too familiar for Americans in many occupations.
Base pay rose as intended, but the drivers’ total compensation, including tips, didn’t increase.
AI tools can now generate movie scenes, resurrect lost footage and replace entry-level jobs – forcing Hollywood to rethink creativity, labor and authorship.
In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly?
Research shows that white men who file discrimination charges experience employer retaliation at similar rates as other racial groups.
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Professor Emeritus of Business, Wayne State University
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