Yuki Noguchi

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Fired Via Tweet, Text And Voicemail: Loss Of Job, And Respect

Saturday, March 24, 2018

President Trump's firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson over Twitter is not common practice, but some workers say dismissal sometimes comes with a healthy dose of unnecessary disrespect.

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Facebook's Data Scandal Latest Blow To The Company's Reputation

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The social media giant is facing more blowback from users, regulators and investors following reports that its user data was misused by a firm that worked for the 2016 Trump presidential campaign.

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Toys R Us To Sell Or Liquidate All U.S. Stores

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Toys R Us is officially going out of business. Unable to get its finances in order through a months-long bankruptcy process, the retail chain has reached the end of the line.

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Gig Economy Renews Debate Over Whether Contractors Are Really Employees

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Courts are weighing whether some contractors for firms like Uber and Grubhub should receive the rights and benefits afforded to employees — a choice one judge calls an "all-or-nothing" proposition.

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Lawmakers Agree On Paid Family Leave, But Not The Details

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Passage of paid family leave laws in states like Washington is spurring federal lawmakers from both parties to float their own proposals, but so far support is not bridging party lines.

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Pension Funds Under Pressure To Sell Off Investments In Gun-Makers

Monday, February 26, 2018

Since the mass killing at a Parkland, Fla., school this month, many teachers have called on funds to sell their stakes in gun-makers. But some fund managers say that may not lead to industry change.

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Disney Says Promised Bonus Depends On Workers Signing Wage Contract

Thursday, February 22, 2018

After Congress approved a cut, Disney, like some other corporations, promised bonuses for workers, but now the company says workers must agree to the wage offer on the table in contract negotiations.

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Low-Wage Workers Say #MeToo Movement Is A Chance For Change

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

The movement has galvanized workers in low-wage industries to shine a light on sexual harassment and assault. Advocates are pushing for changes including higher wages and better reporting tools.

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The Future Of Benefits: A New York Program Might Provide A Model

Monday, January 29, 2018

The Black Car Fund provides workers' compensation and other benefits for 125,000 taxi, Lyft and other drivers. It may offer a template for establishing benefits for the growing freelance workforce.

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Will Work For No Benefits: The Challenges Of Being In The New Contract Workforce

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

A new NPR/Marist poll shows that more than half of contract workers don't get employee benefits. "We really don't have much of a social safety net, and that's terrifying," freelancer Matt Nelson says.

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Freelanced: The Rise Of The Contract Workforce

Monday, January 22, 2018

One in five workers is a contract worker, according to a new NPR/Marist poll. Within a decade, contractors and freelancers could make up half of the workforce, a shift with far-reaching implications.

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Skeptics Question Philip Morris Pledge To Give Up Cigarettes

Friday, January 05, 2018

Phillip Morris publicized its New Year's resolution to try to give up cigarettes, at least in the U.K. Critics say the firm used the opportunity to market its e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative.

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Are There Generational Differences When It Comes To Sexual Harassment At Work?

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Is the shift in dealing with sexual harassment driven by differences in how the generations perceive the issue — or is it indicative of a shift in how we think about work?

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Ending Temporary Protection For Foreign Workers Could Hurt U.S. Rebuilding Efforts

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

If the U.S. ends temporary protected status for 300,000 Caribbean and Central American workers, there are fears it will have ripple effects — especially on post-hurricane construction.

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Changing the Culture at Work to Prevent Sexual Harassment

Friday, December 01, 2017

As more men are accused of sexual harassment, companies are scrambling to find prevention strategies. But are they working? 

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Sexual Harassment Cases Often Rejected By Courts

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Allegations of sexual harassment often sound like they would make a good lawsuit, but many such cases are quickly dismissed. The law sets a high bar for what constitutes sexual harassment.

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Supreme Court Ruling Could Limit Workplace Harassment Claims, Advocates Say

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Recent sexual harassment allegations highlight the power of victims coming forward and revealing patterns of bad behavior. But cases before the Supreme Court could curb such claims in the workplace.

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Victims Of Sexual Harassment Speak Up, But Legal Fears Can Inhibit Them

Thursday, November 09, 2017

From Hollywood to the media world, more people have decided to publicly name their alleged perpetrators, effectively turning the tables for victims who say they endured shame in silence.

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Trainers, Lawyers Say Sexual Harassment Training Fails

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

The primary reason most harassment training fails is that both managers and workers regard it as a pro forma exercise aimed at limiting the employer's legal liability, trainers and lawyers say.

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Harvey Weinstein Case Highlights Pitfalls Of Workplace Harassment Claims

Monday, October 16, 2017

Most employers have policies on reporting sexual harassment, and human resources officials are required to investigate those claims. But those filing the complaints can face obstacles, experts say.

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