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Florida proposes child labor rollback to allow minors to work night shifts
A Republican state congresswoman wants to eliminate the curfew for working 16 and 17-year-olds.
Boss cutting worker's hours due to "cheap" vehicle purchase slammed
"That manager needs a reality check," suggested one expert.
Work coach reveals 3 ways to perfect your resume to land your dream job
"I started helping people job-search because I don't want others to feel the heartbreak I went through in that challenging process," the expert told Newsweek.
Boss excluding worker from office birthday tradition slammed: "Forgotten"
The snub came despite the fact that the employee had mentioned their birthday to their boss just a day earlier.
How worker ensured colleague got $120k pay cut cheered: "Transfer approved"
One comment said: "When a side hustle becomes your only hustle. That's no hustle."
Worker furious over 18-cent raise from billionaire employer sparks debate
Several Reddit users were sympathetic towards the worker in the latest post, with one writing: "Your best raise is actually leaving."
Worker shares one of the worst things about starting new job in viral clip
Several social media users could relate to the employee's dilemma in the latest viral post, with one writing "I always escape to my car..."
How to overcome opposition to return-to-office policies
Many large companies are mandating employees to return to the office. Here are six ways to rethink this approach and maintain flexibility.
America's labor shortage is most severe in these 13 states
States that are failing to provide opportunities for workers are suffering the most from ongoing labor shortages, an expert told Newsweek.
Employee refusing to delete negative review after revoked job offer backed
At-will employment means that an employer can change the terms of employment with no notice or consequence.
Why having a dog in the office improves employees quality of life
Over 50 percent of employees with dogs would prefer it if they could bring their pets to work, according to a 2019 survey by the American Heart Society.
Man charges company who fired him 10x hourly rate after asking for help
"I still have hard feelings, but money's money so I said yes," the employee told Newsweek.
Subway launches investigation as injured worker claims they can't visit ER
A Subway spokesperson said the company is "working to get more information" about what a supervisor told the employee.
Woman quits job after 3 days, internet applauds her reasons: "Toxic place"
Newsweek spoke with two career experts to understand why the boss' exchange with his former employer was so unprofessional.
Worker's reason for excluding "entitled" woman from free lift slammed
"Instead of talking to her and saying you wouldn't give her a ride anymore, you embarrassed her in front of everyone," one commenter said.
Signs your boss is "managing you out" and what to do, according to experts
"Also known as 'quiet firing', this may look like being taken off key projects, or being excluded from meetings," an expert told Newsweek.
America may narrowly avoid an economic crisis
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Teamsters and UPS, affecting about 340,000 workers.
Fury as employee gets job offer pulled after asking for $1 pay increase
"Rescinding a job offer happens more often than you think for a variety of reasons," human resources consultant Nina Ross told Newsweek.
Internet shocked as worker claims boss forgot to tell him he was fired
"Everyone should always have a plan for what to do in case they get fired or laid off tomorrow," one social media user commented.
Boss's reason for texting employee's wife dragged: "Just plain wrong"
"Emergency contacts are meant for emergencies only, not for unnecessary interference," an employment expert told Newsweek.
Teacher's response to being left waiting 20 mins for job interview cheered
The job candidate was "right in their instinct" to leave as "this may be a potentially toxic work environment," one workplace expert told Newsweek.
Recruiter reveals best question job candidate ever asked during interview
Recruiting consultant Mike Peditto told Newsweek that asking questions during a job interview should not be viewed as "a last second sales pitch."
Student loan debt could be paid off to attract employees in California
Los Angeles County is trying to help its employees pay back their student debt so they can buy homes and have kids, things that they have been putting off.
Supreme Court's Groff Decision Is a Wake-Up Call for Corporate America
Now that Court has corrected its tragic 1977 decision, religious Americans have their workplace rights restored.
Woman reveals truth after boss notices she's quiet in meeting—"This is bad"
Cora Breilein told Newsweek that she is usually "super expressive" about everything she does, but not that day and with good reason.
Worker's response to boss asking him to "jump through hoops" applauded
"Sometimes threat is the only way to bargain for the less powerful parties," Professor Thomas Roulet from the University of Cambridge told Newsweek.
Woman reveals what bosses found on her social media, internet left in shock
"I'd hire you IMMEDIATELY," said one user on TikTok.
Career coach reveals how to professionally explain any gaps in your resume
Employers understand that job history gaps happen but recruiters may be concerned if they see a pattern of gaps, career coach Greg Langstaff told Newsweek.