Employers are not currently required to provide an employee with written reasons for their dismissal.

Employers must give written dismissal in new plans

Benefits will rise, but seniors may not be so happy with that increase. Higher earners stand to lose more of their paychecks. It won't be as easy to qualify for Social Security as it was in recent years. A shakeup is coming to Social Security. See what's in store for...

These 3 Social Security Changes Are Coming in January. Prepare Yourself Now.

At times, even after giving our best, we do not get what we deserve. We must then stand up for our rights and speak for ourselves. A group of ten workers did this when they were denied a raise and the basic amenities that they needed at the workplace. They had first made a request but it went unheard so they decided to skip work on one day and meet at a coworker's place. u/UnoriginallyGeneric shared, "So, up until Monday, I was a lead shipper and receiver and forklift operator for a regional health care company. I supervised five people in my department. Unlike many industries, we never shuttered during COVID."

Ten employees get together and quit their jobs after company refused to give them a deserved raise

The Motley Fool

Spousal Social Security benefits could be a critical source of retirement income for you, but they're a little more complicated than you might expect.

Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying

Many organizations have employee-friendly leave policies and by harnessing their rights, workers can benefit monetarily even while they're on leave. A UK-based IT worker managed to secure over 15 years of paid sick leave but that wasn't enough for him. In February 2022, Ian Clifford—who had not reported to work for over a decade—sued his employer, IBM, for not offering a pay rise during his sick leave, reports The Telegraph. Despite the organization's generous agreement to put him on a disability plan, the terminally ill worker wasn't satisfied and demanded justice from the Employment Tribunal.

IT worker who has been on paid sick leave for 15 years sues company for not offering a pay rise


				













	ResumeBuilder.com’s latest research showed that 30 percent of companies that had a recent round of layoffs replace U.S. workers with offshore ones while 24 percent of companies with recent layoffs “plan to terminate and replace U.S. employees with offshore workers in 2025,” the report’s authors said.Sixties Model Peggy Moffitt Dead at 87




	ResumeBuilder.com also found among those companies that replaced laid-off employees with offshore workers, 22 percent indicated that 1 to 10 percent of the laid-off employees were replaced. “About 29 percent reported that 11 to 25 percent were replaced, while 24 percent stated that 26 to 50 percent were,” the...

Businesses Are Replacing Laid-off U.S. Workers With Offshore Employees, Study Reveals

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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You can find jobs that allow you to set your own hours while still making a decent wage.

14 Jobs Where You Can Set Your Own Hours (No More 9 to 5)

For shoppers, Costco gets a lot of things right, including how they treat their employees.

11 Costco Employee Benefits That’ll Make You Want To Work There

Employers often boast about the perks of a job, but some are just plain bad.

11 Terrible Job Perks Nobody Really Cares About

The Hill

As organizations navigate the shifting dynamics of the post-pandemic workplace, some have controversially used return-to-office mandates as a strategy to induce voluntary turnover. Recent surveys reveal that this approach has led to unintended and significant consequences, including higher-than-expected attrition rates and a disproportionate loss of women and underrepresented employees. Bamboo...

Employers used return-to-office to make workers quit. Then this happened.

According to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a farm bill passed by the House Agriculture Committee would lead to up to about $30 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cuts. The source of the cut comes from the bill limiting the authority of the U.S. Department...

SNAP benefits would be cut by about $30B under House farm bill

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Workers’ compensation, which provides financial support for employees injured on the job, can impact the amount you receive from Social Security. Specifically, if you’re receiving workers’ comp, your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits might be reduced to prevent your combined income from exceeding certain limits. This interaction is designed to balance the benefits you […] The post Does Workers’ Compensation Affect Social Security Benefits? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Does Workers' Compensation Affect Social Security Benefits?

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian writer and activist, was one of 24 prisoners released on 1 August.

Freed prisoner details time in 'harshest' Russian jail

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. Social Security is one of the most popular government programs in the United States, with broad support from Americans of all political stripes. An estimated 70.6 million Americans receive benefits from it, including both the wealthiest and the poorest retirees.

Should rich Americans still receive Social Security benefits?

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Christopher Taggart and Rhys McDonald were tracked down by police after the posts were spotted.

Pair who posted race hate messages on Facebook jailed

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The Social Security Act was designed to provide a safety net, and nearly 90 years later, this social policy has become lifeline for millions of retirees and disabled Americans.

Sure, Social Security might disappear—but this is the day it was passed into law

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Feedback wanted on proposed employment law reforms

The paid annual leave allowance for people on the Isle of Man could be increased as part of proposed reforms to employment laws. Seven consultations have...

Feedback wanted on proposed employment law reforms

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