Category: Worker Rights

There has been a flood of horrific stories about male predatory behavior in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal last month, but one…

Just in the last two years, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Oracle have been hit with high-profile lawsuits over to their employment practices. And while…

Over the past few years, Silicon Valley has come under sharp criticism for its treatment of women. The New York Times reporter Nellie Bowles recently wrote about a growing number…

One thing is guaranteed in the workplace: not everyone you collaborate with will be “likable.” These people may be business partners, investors, vendors, or…

In a new report titled “Pointing Out: How Walmart Unlawfully Punishes Workers for Medical Absences,” the organization A Better Balance reveals how Walmart’s absence…

Americans, we assume, believe in competition. But a huge number of workers—30 million, according to a report from the Treasury Department—are restricted by “noncompete…

The Seattle City Council passed a unanimous resolution this week which declares May 1 a “day of action” on which city employees are granted leave…

Having kids typically makes it harder to advance in your career, according to overwhelming body of research. According to a new poll, most U.S.…

Take a deep breath, filling your belly. Pause. Now breath out slowly while counting to five. Repeat the cycle four times. Congratulations. You’ve just…