The Los Angeles wildfires are upending life for the city’s workers. What bosses need to know
“Let people leave. That’s the first thing.” Read More
Workers
McDonald’s U.K. faces harassment lawsuit as over 700 teenage workers sue the fast food giant
Law firm Leigh Day said its clients had experienced “discrimination, homophobia, racism, ableism, and harassment” while working at McDonald’s. Read More
Fume leak at New Mexico cheese factory sends workers to hospital
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office reported that more than a dozen workers were transported to area hospitals by ambulances and private vehicles Monday morning after acid mixed with chlorine to create a toxic fume at the cheese plant (not pictured). Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Trump backs immigration visas for skilled workers after MAGA followers turn on Elon Musk over H-1Bs
“I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program.” Read More
Divisions are forming among Trump supporters after Elon Musk sparks a debate over hiring foreign tech workers
The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on AI policy in his coming administration. Read More
IRS Signals a Coming Crackdown on Gig Workers
In a sign that the Internal Revenue Service could be cracking down on gig workers, the agency has received authorization from a federal court to gather information from JustAnswer LLC about any U.S. taxpayers who received compensation through the platform. California federal District Court Judge Dolly Gee approved the agency’s request for what is known … Read more
Burned out workers ditch hustle culture for ‘slow living’ trend of old-fashioned wood-burning stoves and unstructured play
At its core, slow living is about matching actions with values. It rejects the notion that productivity is the ultimate goal and instead prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of life. Read More
Workers won’t accept less than $81,000 for a new role right now—despite fearing they’ll be jobless soon
Despite fears they may be jobless soon, today’s job seekers’ average reservation wage is $81,147—up by almost $20,000 since March 2020. Read More
Matt Gaetz Texts About Alleged Payments to Sex Workers Revealed in New House Report
The House Ethics Committee finally released its report about allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on Monday after Donald Trump’s failed effort to nominate the former congressman as U.S. Attorney General. And while Gaetz has denied allegations that he had sex with a minor, it’s a pretty shocking read all around. From at least … Read more