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Gov. Newsom signs $20 minimum wage bill for fast food workers in Calif.
Calfornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law today that will pay many of the state’s fast food workers a minimum wage of $20 an hour.
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Aug. 24 is America's unofficial call out sick day
According to analytics from Flamingo, Aug. 24 is the most common day for employees to call in sick, February is the sickest month and most sick days are for stomach issues.
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These are the most overworked cities in the US
FinanceBuzz ranked the most overworked cities among the 50 largest in the country.
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Will AI replace your job? New study reveals the professions most at-risk by 2030
Generative artificial intelligence is shaping the future of the U.S. labor force in ways that can impact career paths and industries moving forward, based on two new studies.
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Worried AI will take your job? New study reveals trends. We ask New Yorkers what they think.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the U.S. labor market, and a couple of new studies have found certain trends in the workplace that could shape the future of work in America. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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US employers added a solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy's resilience
The unemployment rate fell from 3.7% to 3.6%, near a five-decade low.
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As the world gets hotter, millions of workers face up to the challenge of heat stress and productivity losses
CNBC’s Sustainable Future takes a look at how rising temperatures could affect the world of work.
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Job interviews are getting longer — Here's why it could be a red flag
“It may cause the candidate to think about how this reflects on the company’s priorities … communication, and the value it places on people,” said one job seeker.
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1 in 5 employees are ‘loud quitting.' Here's why it's worse than ‘quiet quitting'
Loud quitters are employees who take actions that “directly harm” the organization, while undercutting its goals and opposing its leaders, said Gallup.
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Pregnant workers may get longer breaks, more time off and other accommodations as new law takes effect
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect Tuesday, requires employers to make “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant and postpartum people.
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Most employees say their well-being has worsened or stayed the same — But their bosses disagree, new survey says
“This shows that executives are disconnected from the reality of the workforce,” said Dan Schawbel, the managing partner of Workplace Intelligence.
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NYC resident claims employee discrimination due to long COVID disability
One New York City resident claims his previous employer wrongfully terminated him due to employment discrimination regarding his long COVID disability. Matthew Boyd is a 33-year-old from Manhattan who previously worked as a senior manager at the technology homeownership company, Landis. Boyd started the position last September with an agreement to work remotely due to his disability and scheduled doctors’…
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NYC resident claims employee discrimination after fired due to long COVID disability
New York City resident Matthew Boyd claims his previous employer wrongfully terminated him due to employment discrimination regarding his long COVID disability. Now, he is taking legal action against his previous employer. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Teen Workers Are in High Demand for Summer and Commanding Better Pay
Thanks to one of the tightest labor markets in decades, they have more sway than ever, with an array of jobs to choose from at ever higher wages.
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Too Heavy? Too Tall? NYC Adds New Protections Against Discrimination — What to Know
Discriminating against someone because of weight when it comes to work, housing or in public accommodation would be barred in New York City under a bill passed Thursday by the City Council. The measure would amend city law to add weight and height to the list of identifiers that are considered protected, like race, sexual orientation, gender identity and national…
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Banning Height and Weight Discrimination in NYC Workplaces, And Beyond
A new city council bill is banning discrimination based on height and weight. Erica Byfield reports.
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2023 College Grads Hoping to Start Careers: What Do Their Job Prospects Look Like?
College seniors across the country are about to don their caps and gowns, but many of those almost-graduates could struggle to land that first job out of school.
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2023 College Graduates Looking to Launch Their Careers
A study reveals how 2023 graduates could experience hiring in comparison to those who graduated the year prior.
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Employee Surveillance Is on the Rise — and That Could Backfire on Employers
“If the intent of surveillance is to control … then the entire basis of remote working is lost,” says Randstad’s managing director for Singapore and Malaysia.
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Overwhelming Majority of Gen Z Workers Would Quit Their Jobs Over Company Values, LinkedIn Data Says
Company values are increasingly important to employees, and can be deciding factors for those considering quitting or choosing a new job, LinkedIn says.