The state’s chamber of commerce claims that the law, which also includes paid sick leave, violates a constitutional requirement. BY Associated Press Missouri business groups announced Monday that they have filed a lawsuit to try to stop a voter-approved law that will raise the state’s minimum wage and require employers to give workers paid sick leave. … Continue reading Why Missouri businesses are suing to block a raise on minimum wage and paid sick leave
Mental health risks, seasonal financial strain, and uncertainty regarding federal pay and benefits make this a precarious time for wildland firefighters. BY The Conversation As cool weather arrives and the number of U.S. wildfires declines, wildland firefighters who have spent months working in the heat and smoke are able to take a much-needed break. But for … Continue reading Wildland firefighters face up to a $20,000 pay cut, among many other challenges
April 24, 2024 Overtime pay eligibility has been extended for millions more salaried workers, thanks to new Biden ruling The eligibility cap for salaried employees will go up to $58,656 in 2025. BY Associated Press The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in … Continue reading Overtime pay eligibility has been extended for millions more salaried workers, thanks to new Biden ruling
April 21, 2024 4 times artists scrapped their work—and it paid off From ‘Shrek’ to a beloved Bruce Springsteen album, many creative success stories first went through an extensive retooling. Here’s what you can learn from them. BY Joe Berkowitz How do you follow up three Grammy wins? If you’re SZA, whose 2023 hit “Kill Bill” … Continue reading 4 times artists scrapped their work—and it paid off
April 01, 2024 Why the gap between management and workers feels wider than ever Season 12 of The New Way We Work launches with a look at one of the most fundamental problems with work: that employees and management don’t see eye-to-eye. BY Kathleen Davis Even in the best of times, there’s always been conflict between … Continue reading Why the gap between management and workers feels wider than ever
By Yasmin Gagne July 03, 2023 As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to train for the fight no one asked for, new pictures of Musk taking podcast host Lex Fridman down on the mat in a sparring match have emerged—and he’s looking rather trim. This might be because of his continued use of … Continue reading Your employer could soon be footing your Ozempic bill
Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Debt? Due / 12 May 2022 As we all know, 401(k) plans are a great way to save for retirement. However, if you have a lot of debt, cashing out your 401(k) is an option; but is it a good option? In this article, we will … Continue reading Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?
By Cecile Alper-Leroux April 30, 2022 Flexibility has become essential for employees as workplace expectations continue to shift due to ongoing pandemic uncertainty and increasing choice driven by the Great Resignation. Organizations that employ office and white-collar workers have adopted more flexible practices for where, when, and how employees work. Industries that rely … Continue reading The case for giving hourly workers greater scheduling flexibility
By Clint Rainey March 22, 2022 Roughly one-third of the U.S. workforce—52 million people—earn less than $15 an hour, according to a new report from anti-poverty advocacy group Oxfam America. And these workers, whose annual pay comes to less than $31,200 a year, are disproportionately not white men, the group found. “Women and people … Continue reading How many workers earn less than $15 an hour in your state? These maps will tell you
