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When we finally get through the coronavirus pandemic, what will the “new normal” look like when it comes to how we work? More specifically, what changes did we see in 2020 that are likely to stick around for the foreseeable future? And despite all these changes, what employment issues or concerns are we still going […]

In response to the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, various social media companies suspended or banned President Trump from using their platforms. For example, Twitter locked his account on Wednesday night because some of his Tweets violated Twitter’s rules, such as its Civil Integrity or Violent Threat policies. Twitter

It’s been more than a week since the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol, but the aftermath is still unfolding. For example, as more and more participants get identified, many of them are getting arrested. But what’s also occurring is that some riot participants are also losing their jobs. Yes, in most cases,

It has been a tough year for many. The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that swept the world had drastic effects on the American economy. At this point, many states have eased measures to varying degrees. Some states, such as California, still have strict rules but have eased up a little bit. Others, such as Florida,

Arriving at the tail end of the summer months, the coronavirus threat is the worst that it’s ever been for the U.S. And to think, we thought this country had it bad back in March and April. Given the turmoil in Washington, D.C., not much clarity concerning employee protections from the coronavirus is coming from

Considering the trajectory of current polling, former Vice President Joe Biden appears to be the current favorite to become the next president of the United States. A deciding factor for some workers may come down to the question of whose policies would be friendlier to their rights. Let’s get straight to the point: a Biden

While poll numbers are not looking particularly good for the president, there remains a serious possibility that Donald Trump may win a second term. Workers may be concerned about what a second term for Trump would mean for their rights. Here’s what we know: Trump has made few, if any, campaign promises that relate to

  Virginia’s legislature recently enacted a series of laws that take a few modest steps in helping Virginia employees fight back against employers who take advantage of them. Specifically, they raise the minimum wage, allow employees to discuss their wages with each other, provide the ability to take legal action for the non-payment of wages