On-the-job retaliation and violation complaints from workers are on the rise in California, starting with safety complaints from a McDonald’s in Los Angeles – and for those workers who feel wronged, seeking out a mediator may be the smoothest solution. … Read More
New York City recently implemented a set of AI hiring laws, as mentioned in the first installment of my AI in the Workplace Series, and additional developments are cropping up by the week. Most recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission … Read More
The beginning of 2023 was full of new rules, proposals, and continuations of workplace trends that affect both employers and employees California and the broader U.S. From the FTC’s non-compete proposal, the NLRB’s severance agreement ruling, to unionization efforts and … Read More
First, it was the Great Resignation, followed by Quiet Quitting, and then the California pattern of Overemployment. Now, the U.S. workforce is seeing yet another pattern driven by fears of mass layoffs and the desire for higher pay: “Rage Applying,” … Read More
With 2022 behind us, the U.S. workforce is sure to see an extension of existing trends alongside a bolstered focus on employee well-being. Even with a recession looming and leverage shifting, future trends seem to be aimed at attracting and … Read More
As we move into a new year preceded by a wave of workplace trends and developments, it’s important to recap what we experienced in 2022. Staying in line with the new year spirit, this two-part series will look at all … Read More
This past year was a rollercoaster for the California legislature and workforce, with numerous employment laws and trends shifting. From the Great Resignation’s wave of quitting professionals to the new practice of “overworking,” the employment landscape is tugging and pulling … Read More
Thanks to a recent TikTok trend, young professionals have sparked a new workplace practice to establish boundaries and prevent hustle culture. Dubbed “quiet quitting,” the phrase generally refers to coasting through your job. However, it’s apparent that the trend is … Read More