Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health
Did you know that you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for a mental health injury or illness resulting from work?
Find Your Place Working in Space
This blog, written by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, originally appeared on the U.S. Dept. of Labor blog on April 5, 2024. Space exploration impacts industries across the globe, including healthcare, agriculture, telecommunications and climate management. Astronauts may be the best-known space workers, but they hold few of the jobs. The logistics of space missions […]
10 Well-Paying, Fast-Growing Jobs in Healthcare
This blog originally appeared at the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s blog on April 2, 2024. About the Author: Dustin Riles is an economist in the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Follow BLS on X @BLS_gov. In the United States, employment in healthcare occupations makes up about 10% of total employment. And according to the Bureau of […]
A 32-Hour Workweek Is Ours for the Taking
Work-life balance was on the autoworkers’ minds as the union prepared for bargaining — long hours, overtime and the mental health crisis.
A Roadmap for Responsible Business Conduct
This blog originally appeared on the U.S. Dept. of Labor blog on April 3, 2024. About the Author: Thea Lee is the deputy undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor. Follow ILAB on X/Twitter at @ILAB_DOL and on LinkedIn. Three years ago, a Dalit woman was murdered by her supervisor at a garment factory in […]
Night Shift Survival Guide: How Employees Can Advocate for Their Well-Being
You must allow your physical and mental well-being to be the priority when you’re working your night job. Advocate for this.
Books Are the Missing Piece of a Unionized American Culture Industry
Contrary to conventional wisdom, any type of worker, in any type of workplace, in any area can be convinced to organize.
A Roadmap for Responsible Business Conduct
A federal employee gives his account of how he used available resources to support his evolution from student to young professional.
9 Sites That Help You Find Legit Remote Jobs
With so many people seeking remote work, beware of work-from-home sites that promote fake job ads and other scams.
Can You Be Fired for Talking Politics at Work?
About the Author: Diane Faulkner is a freelance writer, speaker, and human resource consultant, with over 30 years of experience working in and covering employment and labor law This blog originally appeared at U.S. News on April 2, 2024. As the 2024 presidential election nears, workers may be wondering whether they can share political opinions at […]