NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - US is one of the few countries without guaranteed vacation time
The U.S. and Sri Lanka share a rare distinction: Neither guarantees workers paid annual leave.
NYTIMES (Ann E. Marimow) - Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
A group of immigration judges in 2020 challenged work-related restrictions on their public speaking engagements, saying they violated their free speech rights.
NYTIMES (Claire Cain Miller) - Why Two Big Companies Just Cut Paid Family Leave
Deloitte and Zoom are among the employers reducing support for working parents, signaling a retreat from a “golden age of benefits.”
NYTIMES (Chris Hippensteel and JoAnna Daemmrich) - May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.
Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Illinois proposal would give unemployment benefits to striking workers
Opponents include the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and associations representing manufacturers, retail merchants, construction, trucking and transportation builders.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Paid family leave receives bipartisan push in Ohio Senate
"No one should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their family," said Liston. "This bill opens the door for millions of Ohioans who currently have no access to essential benefits."
NYTIMES (Emma G. Fitzsimmons) - New York Grants Pregnant Workers Paid Leave. How Many Know That?
The state is the first in the United States to require paid leave for prenatal care. While some women are using the time off for medical appointments, others don’t know that it’s available.