Tag: employee rights
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Men Try High Heels at Work for a Day and Quickly Toss Them in the Trash
Get Pregnant Fast High heels are often viewed as fashionable, but they can also be seen as devices of torture. In the U.K., it’s still permissible for employers to mandate that women wear heels at work. Yes, you heard that right—employees can be compelled to shove their feet into uncomfortable footwear simply because it aligns…
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Facebook Takes the Lead in Paid Family Leave in the U.S.
Get Pregnant Fast In the United States, there is no legal requirement for paid family leave, but that hasn’t stopped companies like Facebook from stepping up. Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. lags embarrassingly behind in worker protections, especially when it comes to paid time off for new parents. In fact, we are the…
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What You Should Understand About Paid Leave When Employed by a Small Company
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re working for a small business, navigating paid leave can be quite challenging. Here’s a helpful guide to understanding your options. Step 1: Know Your Federal and State Rights It’s crucial to verify which federal and state laws apply to your situation. Unfortunately, many people assume that maternity and paternity leave…
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France Has Banned Weekend Emails for Employees: A New Era of Work-Life Balance
Get Pregnant Fast According to a report by NPR, this law mandates that companies with over 50 employees establish specific timeframes after work hours and on weekends during which staff cannot send or receive emails. This initiative has been championed by lawmakers like Claire Martin, who pointed out the detrimental effects of constant connectivity on…
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Manager Resigns from Sporting Goods Store After Refusing to Sell Gun to Aggressive Customer
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has raised questions about workplace safety and employee rights, a sporting goods store manager has decided to leave her job after being compelled to sell a firearm to a customer she perceived as threatening. The case is now heading to court, with the former manager alleging wrongful…