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She's burned her hands at work and I fear the company doesn't even want her around. [more inside]
posted by jofuu
on Dec 22, 2009 -
20 answers
"Sweatshops"? Overseas labor.
looking for pros and cons; discussion on how to define/evaluate whether work done overseas is beneficial or harmful for the workers and country involved. [more inside]
posted by ebesan
on Dec 19, 2009 -
24 answers
Push (Birthing) Gift idea? Wife has hinted and I like to give gifts. What is appropriate? [more inside]
posted by NotSoSimple
on Dec 4, 2009 -
20 answers
Is it legal in the states of Massachusetts or California for a company to require its non-exempt employees to basically be on call 24/7 with no compensation? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by mandapanda
on Nov 3, 2009 -
2 answers
Is a 45 hour workweek BEFORE overtime legal? [more inside]
posted by 235w103
on Oct 13, 2009 -
16 answers
My father just won an arbitration hearing against his ex-employer. They were supposed to grant him retirement leave -- but they've found a way to force him to return to work. Help! [more inside]
posted by Julia F***ing Sugarbaker
on Sep 4, 2009 -
18 answers
When is the right time to get Labor Union representation? [more inside]
posted by Jon-o
on Jul 12, 2009 -
8 answers
What Nazi concentration camp should I visit near Dusseldorf? [more inside]
posted by grobstein
on Jul 10, 2009 -
3 answers
CA Labor Law: A friend has been demoted from salaried to hourly after giving notice. Is this illegal? He thinks there may have been a law passed a few years ago banning a salary to hourly demotion. True? [more inside]
posted by jenmakes
on Jul 9, 2009 -
7 answers
Help me find some good books on this history of radical labor movements in the US (specifically dealing with the NW if possible)! [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine
on Jul 6, 2009 -
14 answers
Moving to Madison, WI and need some unloading help... [more inside]
posted by mullacc
on Jun 25, 2009 -
9 answers
My wife and I are expecting our first baby any day now, she wants me to make some cd's for her to listen to during labor, she likes [more inside]
posted by dstopps
on Jun 2, 2009 -
17 answers
Wanted: Beats and Soothing Sounds for Labor. Beats to help us keep the breathing even and soothing sounds to relax. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Any Moose In a Storm
on May 27, 2009 -
5 answers
Is there a correlation between how painful/strong your menstrual cramps usually are and how painful/strong your labor contractions will be/were? [more inside]
posted by RingerChopChop
on Feb 20, 2009 -
15 answers
I am looking for recommendations for books about labor/birthing. [more inside]
posted by dpx.mfx
on Jan 22, 2009 -
10 answers
I believe my company, a government contractor, is using alot of grey areas in their employee time cards to get away with paying as little as possible. For example, I am listed with them as "salary", which by my understanding would mean I get x amount of payment per pay period. However, they still have everyone fill out a time card, and pay us per the hours we have worked. [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2008 -
14 answers
What are the best natural methods for inducing a post-term pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by mrgrimm
on Nov 19, 2008 -
31 answers
New baby + uninvited family visitors = drama. More hormone-charged details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2008 -
64 answers
How does one go about finding an Inshoring firm to off-load a large project? [more inside]
posted by milqman
on Oct 20, 2008 -
5 answers
My neighbor/good friend just went into labor! I have the keys to her house. Give me some ideas of what I can do to rock out her house while she is gone! [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras
on Oct 3, 2008 -
17 answers
Labor Law: I work for a company in Texas. A friend of mine in another department called in sick this Wednesday and took the day off. She called in sick on Thursday too, but her manager told her that even though she had a fever she needed to come in anyway since they're working on an important project.
Additionally, he told her that she would be working on Labor Day in order to make up for her day off on Wednesday. I guess I could understand this kind of behavior in exceptional circumstances where deadlines and times are really tight, but some parts of the company seem to be perpetually operating in "crunch mode" where taking vacation / sick days is a lot harder than it "should" be.
She's not happy and is beginning to look for another job, but this had me wondering, is this behavior by the company legal? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 29, 2008 -
17 answers
Should we use a doula for our hospital birth? [more inside]
posted by k8t
on Aug 25, 2008 -
41 answers
Company still hasn't paid my invoice, what recourse do I have? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo
on Jul 30, 2008 -
12 answers
What are the reasons for and against inducing childbirth in cases of gestational diabetes? [more inside]
posted by faustessa
on Jul 24, 2008 -
14 answers
A friend works for a company who has recently performed a background check on all of its employees. It has instructed him to fire all employees who come back with a previous felony, even though in several cases, they knew about the charges when they hired the employees. This is happening in Indiana. Is this even legal? What rights does my friend have to oppose these firings, and what can these employees do about it?
posted by billybunny
on Jun 20, 2008 -
19 answers
Music for wife in labor... [more inside]
posted by keith0718
on May 14, 2008 -
25 answers
How does a laborer from the Third World get legitimate work abroad? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb
on Apr 23, 2008 -
7 answers
When should my new birthday be? [more inside]
posted by JimmyJames
on Feb 22, 2008 -
58 answers
Am I entitled to back pay for a year of working Sundays in Rhode Island and not receiving time and a half wages? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Feb 3, 2008 -
3 answers
Can anyone recommend a day labor hiring hall in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican
on Feb 1, 2008 -
5 answers
Question about the Writer's Guild strike and comparable situations in other industries: why are the studios allowed to negotiate as a single entity, the AMPTP? How does this situation compare to the various US sports leagues and the auto and airline industries? [more inside]
posted by mullacc
on Dec 28, 2007 -
9 answers
Management has promised an all-you-can-eat barbecue if we reach 30 days with no workplace injuries (four more days to go). Is this a harmless incentive to work safely, or a subtle way to discourage reporting an injury? Is this a common practice? I work in a physically demanding, industrial environment for a Fortune 500 corporation. The most common injuries result from lifting/lowering, repetitive motions, and encounters with equipment.
posted by colgate
on Dec 3, 2007 -
15 answers
Can someone spell out for me the hierarchy of doctor(s), certified nurse midwives, nurses and others in the setting of the labor and delivery room? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl
on Nov 29, 2007 -
12 answers
[JobFilter] Hivemind, decide how much I should be paid. [more inside]
posted by Weebot
on Oct 11, 2007 -
12 answers
Books About Work. [more inside]
posted by jonmc
on Sep 26, 2007 -
44 answers
In China, what (unique) challenges do the locals face in getting a good job? [more inside]
posted by gttommy
on Sep 16, 2007 -
7 answers
New York City and Boston both have standard work weeks of 35 hours. It's 9-5pm but your lunch is included in there. Texas, California, North Carolina have a standard work week of 40 hours, so it's 9-6 to accomodate your lunch hour. I realize that it has to do with your job somewhat, but it is overwhelmingly consistent (even blue/white collar, salaried/hourly). Why?
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posted by unknowncommand
on Sep 13, 2007 -
50 answers
Does the U.S. Dept. of Labor prohibit makeup hours for salaried employees? [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jul 11, 2007 -
7 answers
My boy is going out of town for four days and I want to make a project to surprise him when he gets home. I am making a pathway in our backyard, does anyone have any experience in this? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey
on Jun 15, 2007 -
12 answers
I've been offered a job as the political director of a regional labor federation. Should I take it? [more inside]
posted by jlowen
on Mar 29, 2007 -
6 answers
How can I get out of a union? [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone
on Mar 15, 2007 -
26 answers
Can I collect unemployment because the owner abandoned his business and will not return phone calls or e-mails? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2007 -
9 answers
I work for a small company with less than a dozen employees. We currently have no formal hiring process, forms or other documentation. Scary? I think so, and I need some help to remedy the situation. [more inside]
posted by suchatreat
on Dec 19, 2006 -
4 answers
Is there an ideal or recommended proportion of management vs. staff salaries? I work at a non-profit, and management salaries are about 40% of total salaries. This seems high to me. [more inside]
posted by Mavri
on Dec 6, 2006 -
3 answers
Manual Labor - Are you drawn to it, OR do you make a living doing it? [more inside]
posted by zhivota
on Nov 29, 2006 -
24 answers
What book argued that social democratic parties (like the British Labour Party) are inherently inclined to split into factions? I think the book was British, and I think it was written roughly mid-20th-century, and I think it argued that sectarian infighting was an inevitable outcome of the first principles of social democratic politics.
posted by stammer
on Nov 3, 2006 -
1 answer
PregnancyFilter: Was the size of my baby the reason that the epidurals didn't work? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67
on Oct 27, 2006 -
12 answers
What kind of hours are typical requirements for a political campaign job? What kind of hours are actually legal? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Sep 29, 2006 -
12 answers
Labor movement people... this is a long shot I know... Does anyone have any experience with the Prewitt Organizing Fund? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean
on Sep 5, 2006 -
1 answer
Has anyone had experience going to a California labor board hearing. My friend has a dispute with a former employer over breaks. He didn't get any, even though he should have.
posted by zackdog
on Jul 2, 2006 -
3 answers