workers rights

Ron DeSantis Just Signed A Bill That Critics Warn Will Kill People

“Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
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Home Depot Is In Hot Water For Allegedly Breaking The Law

One employee was told if they wore "BLM" on their uniforms, then management would have to let others wear swastikas, according to trial testimony.
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Whole Foods Workers Lose Ruling In Black Lives Matter Case

An administrative law judge didn't buy the argument that wearing BLM clothing on the job was part of advocating for a better workplace.
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Is It Legal To Fire Someone Over Posts About Palestinians? Lawyers Weigh In.

Employment experts weigh in on your protections at work and what else you should know about personal social media use.
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UPS Driver Dies Of Heat Stroke As High Temperatures Hit Texas

Co-workers said Chris Begley, a 28-year veteran of UPS, "embodied the spirit of what it means to be a Teamster."
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Pregnant Workers Get Better Protections Under Landmark Discrimination Law

Starting Tuesday, the law enables workers to legally seek “reasonable accommodation” for pregnancy, childbirth and associated medical conditions.
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There's A Big New Ruling On What You're Allowed To Say About An Ex-Employer. Here's What It Means For You.

"Overly broad" nondisparagement agreements are unlawful, a new NLRB memo states — but you should read this before trashing your old workplace.
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Democrats Prepare To Impose A Rail Union Contract That Workers Rejected

The party of paid family leave finds itself in a very awkward position.
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Why The Qatar World Cup 2022 Is Attracting Backlash Already

An ambassador for the event dubbed homosexuality "damage in the mind."
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California May Block Businesses From Punishing Folks Who Smoke Pot Off The Clock

A new bill in California will prevent companies from punishing workers who fail a test that looks into whether they've recently used marijuana.
By Adam Beam, AP