Workplace Fairness

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today's workplace: the workplace fairness blog

Your source for the latest developments in workplace rights and employment law. "Today's Workplace" is the the blog (weblog) written by Paula Brantner, Program Director of Workplace Fairness. In each entry, Paula focuses on legal and political information relevant to employee rights and fairness issues in the workplace. Whether you're an advocate trying to stay on top of the latest case developments and workplace trends, a worker wanting to follow and understand the issues, or a policy advocate looking for additional information on trends and activism, you'll find something of interest here.

super bowl report

In this report, Workplace Fairness looks at some of the Super Bowl advertisers, as well as the NFL itself, to expose how their treatment of their workers lags far behind the corporate image they hope their commercials cultivate. For these industry leaders, it's third and long-and they'll need to make some big plays to reach the goal.

short-changed: america's workers are giving more and getting less

The evidence that the vast majority of Americans are giving more and getting less from their jobs isn't just clear, it's overwhelming. "Short-Changed" presents a comprehensive view of today’s most important workplace issues, like the widening income gap, crises in healthcare and retirement, work-family imbalance, and a justice system that is closing its doors on workers. Visit "Short-Changed" to learn about the issues, to stay informed, and to take action.

in the news

Articles on workplace-related issues from newspapers and Internet news sources around the country. Updated daily.

this week in the courts

An overview of important court decisions, updated weekly, that directly affect workplace rights.

court cases in the news

A state-by-state review of court cases pertaining to workplace rights.

unions on the move

Recent developments involving labor unions and their members, including the latest on contract negotiations, strikes, lawsuits, and workplace organizing.

eye on the election

News about the 2004 Presidential election and the candidates’ stand on labor and employment issues.

views on the news

Current viewpoints on workplace issues. Editorials, op-eds, political commentaries, columnists and more.

federal and state legislative news

News about current legislation affecting workplace rights before the U.S. Congress and the legislatures of all 50 states.

quote of the day

They said it; we posted it: interesting and noteworthy quotes about workplace issues and current events.