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California's strong labor laws aren't enough to protect workers, report says
Los Angeles Times· 22 hours agoThe study found, for example, that 41% of the workers surveyed...clock, not being paid overtime, or...
Paid sick leave sticks after many pandemic protections vanish
The State· 2 days agoBill Thompson's wife had never seen him smile with confidence. "I didn't have any teeth to smile with," the 53-year-old of Independence, Missouri, said. Thompson said he dealt with throbbing ...
More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother's Day - but most still don't
KTVB Boise· 4 days agoBipartisan groups in the U.S. Senate and House have revived efforts to expand paid family leave to...
The child care system is broken. Here are 5 striking statistics that show why.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHigh child care costs often compel parents to leave the workforce. But without alternatives, many single parents turn to the lowest-cost option, which may mean unlicensed ...
Undergrads are unionizing, in a sign of labor’s resurgence
West Virginia Watch via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJunior psychology major Erin Green works part time at the children’s preschool at Sonoma State...
Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills
NPR· 2 days agoIn many places, a child who has missed about 18 school days – far less than Emma – is considered...