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Published
October 25, 2018

Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws

In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
Published
October 18, 2018

‘Cobots’ are here to help workers do their job, not replace them

Collaborative robots, one of the fastest-growing segments in that industry, are becoming an increasingly popular automation tool for manufacturers.
Published
October 16, 2018

Record job openings may give workers clout for getting a raise

U.S. companies had 7.14 million positions to fill in August, more than one for every unemployed person, and slow wage growth may be coming to an end.
Published
October 12, 2018

Commentary: Trump could be the most honest president in modern history

Granted, he lies all the time. But he has kept many of the promises he made during the 2016 campaign.
Published
October 11, 2018

The scramble for seasonal workers has begun

The government says a record 6.9 million job openings are being advertised – more than the number of unemployed Americans.

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Published
October 4, 2018

California law requiring women on boards faces challenges

But the law has already highlighted the entrenched practices and barriers that have helped keep women out of boardrooms.
Published
October 4, 2018

California startup turns to robots for farm labor

Robots are key to a new wave of agriculture that aims to raise produce in metropolitan areas while conserving water and sidestepping the high costs of human labor.
Published
October 4, 2018

Amazon’s new $15 minimum wage rankles some of its longtime warehouse workers

Those already earning at least that much will be paid an extra $1 an hour, but they also will lose two valuable benefits, resulting in a net loss overall.
Published
September 27, 2018

Federal officials say no to LePage job-training penalties

The governor wants workforce boards to help job-seekers learn skills instead of offering other services.
Published
September 20, 2018

Wells Fargo plans to cut as much as 10% of its workforce

The bank expects to reduce the number of employees through attrition and layoffs over three years.