Biden’s Proposed Rule Could Increase Your Paycheck
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock) Around 3.6 million more U.S. workers may soon be eligible for overtime pay, according to a new proposal from the Biden administration. This expansion of overtime…
What to Do When You Can Smell Layoffs Coming
It’s been a hell of a layoffs season. With this uncertainty in the labor market—not to mention the bigger picture of a looming recession—it’s natural to feel a sense of…
How to Explain a Layoff in Your Next Job Interview
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) While there’s likely little you can do when facing a layoff, what you can control is how you handle it afterward. If you’re getting ready to interview…
The Difference Between a Wage and a Salary (and Why It Matters)
Photo: Andrey_Popov (Shutterstock) If you’re employed, you’re likely receiving one of two primary types of payment: a salary or an hourly wage. While the difference between the two is easy…
How to Fire Someone Without Being a Total Dick
Photo: Littleaom (Shutterstock) Getting fired is devastating. Hell, even getting called into a meeting unexpectedly can be scary for an employee if their mind wanders to the possibility they could…
Here’s How Much Money You Need to Quit Your Job
Photo: Tero Vesalainen (Shutterstock) Let’s say you’re so sick of your job that you’re ready to quit without another one lined up. To survive, you’ll need some money to cover…
How to Work Two Full-Time Jobs Without Getting in Trouble
Photo: Foxy burrow (Shutterstock) According to recent reports from Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and Business Insider, there’s a new trend in remote work: Simultaneously (and secretly) holding down two…
The Real History of Labor Day
Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Labor Day sounds like the name of a holiday that’s all about American workers, but most of us just see it as the Monday that…
What to Look for in an Offer Letter (Besides the Money)
Photo: pixelfit (Getty Images) If you’re a recent college graduate or preparing to start your first salaried position, you might never have seen a job offer letter before, and it’s…
These 12 States Are Ending the Extra $300 Per Week in Unemployment Benefits
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Citing labor shortages, twelve Republican-led states have announced that they’re opting out of the federal government’s unemployment assistance program, which includes a top-up of $300 per week…