Work & Growth

The Bay State may be the 11th state in the US to pass a wage transparency bill into law, moving closer to closing race and gender pay gaps in the workplace. Changing Employment Practises Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their back – state lawmakers approved a new bill on Wednesday that could change the way … Read more

Last week a strike was authorized by Disney park and resort workers, but recent negotiations have sidestepped a potential worker stoppage at one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies. An Agreement Reached Disneyland employees have reached an agreement with Walt Disney Co., just days after voting to authorize a strike at Disneyland theme parks and … Read more

While US consumers may rush to Amazon for its Prime Day sales event, Amazon warehouse workers are bearing the brunt of the shopping surge, at the expense of their health and safety. Amazon Prime Day  Amazon Prime Day is an annual sales event for the paid subscription Prime, where members can buy thousands of products … Read more

Ever get the feeling that something’s not quite right at work? It’s possible your discomfort isn’t just about the job itself—your employer might be crossing legal lines without your knowledge. Here are 17 rights you might not realize are being violated right under your nose. #1. Minimum Wage Violations Image Credit: Shutterstock / Andrey_Popov Are … Read more

As inflation (and everything else) keeps rising, economists say that more teens joining the workforce is “absolutely essential.”  Part of the Grind  It’s not uncommon to see or hear about teenagers taking on part-time jobs or seeking summer work. Usually, this would be to have some extra spending cash or maybe even to save for … Read more

The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal.  VA Under Fire Image Credit: Shutterstock / Ground Picture In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has … Read more

Millennial employees are moving away from formal PTO processes and toward secret paid time off. There has been a recent trend of workers choosing to unofficially vacation rather than use their PTO days and risk rejection or shame. Legality of Paid Time Off Image Credit: Shutterstock / Mohd KhairilX In the U.S., the Fair Labor … Read more

The world’s biggest e-commerce company landed in hot water after a recent investigation of two Amazon warehouses in California. Million-Dollar Fine Image Credit: Shutterstock / Prilutskiy Amazon was fined $5.9 million due to alleged labor law violations at two warehouses in California, according to a statement from the state’s Labor Commissioner’s Office on Tuesday. Two … Read more

As tuition costs rise and student debt increases, many are starting to question the value of a college degree. The decision of whether to go to college or not is important, so we will explore some of the benefits and challenges of higher education. Higher Earnings Overall, a college degree is linked with higher earning … Read more

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies are reportedly being rapidly cut back by Corporate America. Are these changes a necessary recalibration or a blatant step back for workplace equality? Here’s how major companies are gutting their DEI programs and what it means for the future. 1. Bank of America Bank of America has broadened programs … Read more