Has the Decline of Knowledge Work Begun?
From today’s New York Times: When Starbucks announced last month that it was laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees, it highlighted a disturbing trend for white-collar workers: Over the…
Why Return-To-Office Push Is Stronger Than Ever
From today’s CNBC News: he Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new way of working remotely, but even companies that initially championed the model are changing their tune. In recent months,…
CEOs and President Trump Want Workers Back in the Office
From today’s New York Times: Five years since the pandemic began, workers have grown accustomed to a script. Their bosses make return-to-office plans, which then get shelved. And then shelved…
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
From today’s Inc.: It’s been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed how and where knowledge workers interact with their workplaces. Today, we see a dynamic mix of…
Why Do Executives and Research Disagree About Hybrid Work?
From today’s New York Times: Amazon’s C.E.O., Andy Jassy, made waves last month when he demanded that all employees return to the office five days a week. The proclamation seemed…
Federal Court Strikes Down FTC Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements
From today’s Washington Post: A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements, finding that the agency exceeded its authority with a…
Uber Loses Challenge to California’s Gig Worker Law AB5
From today’s CalMatters: Uber today lost its long-running attempt to overturn a California law that would require it to provide employment rights to its drivers and delivery workers. The ruling…
New York Governor Unveils “Youth Workers’ Bill of Rights”
From today’s WETM TV 18 News: Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a new “Youth Worker Bill of Rights” to protect New York State youth as they head out for summer jobs…
Missouri Bill Overturns Child Labor Law By Removing Work Permit Requirements
From today’s Missouri Independent: A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits before they can begin a job could be debated by the…
Amazon and SpaceX Claim NLRB is Actually Unconstitutional
From today’s The Conversation: Amazon, SpaceX, Starbucks and Trader Joe’s have all responded to allegations that they have violated labor laws with the same bold argument. The National Labor Relations…