The traditional bachelor’s degree is facing a threat as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a rapid pace. Employers are now seeking workers who possess a deep understanding of this technology. Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, recently stated at a conference that AI will make it nearly impossible for a single moment of learning, …
Introducing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A Game-Changer for Expecting Mothers Activists argue that the United States desperately needs this law in order to protect pregnant workers, especially those in physically demanding jobs or low-wage positions, who often face a challenging choice between their health and their paycheck. Vanessa Brown Calder, the director of family …
In recent months, the climate crisis has unleashed scorching temperatures and hazardous wildfire smoke across the nation. These severe conditions pose a threat to everyone, but they are especially dangerous for those who work outdoors, whether it be in the fields, construction sites, or even indoor workplaces. Surprisingly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), …
For a moment, it seemed like the U.S. could finally have a functional child-care system, but the Build Back Better Act, which included $400 billion in funding to boost wages for child-care providers and cap costs for families, was ultimately killed by Senate Democrats and Republicans. The American child-care system remains trapped by a paradox …