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Why you’ll receive a list of colleague names & ages if you’re laid off

If you get laid off, is it weird to receive a list of employees who were also laid off—along with their ages? If you’re 40 or up, no.

How and when to apply to be on a Board of Directors

(BUSINESS) What do you need to think about and explore if you want to apply for a Board of Directors? Here's a quick rundown of what, why, and when.

Do employees have a right to sit? Gov’t weighs in

This hotel failed to offer a reasonable ADA accommodation to an employee upon citation of their company policy, and lost to the EEOC.

Could a four day workweek be adopted nationwide?

The four day workweek is gaining momentum around the world, including in the US - is it possible a 32 hour week will be adopted?

Powersport shop settles sex discrimination lawsuit for $75k

A notoriously masculine dominated industry, this powersport shop is facing a hefty settlement for unjust sex discrimination in the office.

OSHA cites FL contractor for heat-related death of 26-yo worker

As the summer rolls around again, employers should stand to be prepared to protect their employees from heat to avoid tragedies.

Auto company agrees to pay $325k to cancer patient they fired

This auto company fired an employee diagnosed with cancer and cited their age, violating the ADA, and now they're paying up.

Ignoring child labor laws costs franchisee owner over $100,000

Different Freddy's locations in Alabama are facing major consequences for not handling their teen workers with child labor laws.