#workplace-issues
#workplace-issues

My Friend Just Got Fired. Her Reaction Has Totally Thrown Me.

Friend's toxic work situation affects her mental health and relationships.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote

FDNY EMTs are underpaid compared to delivery workers, fuelling anger and frustration among emergency responders.

Mental health

My Boss Asked Me to Examine Various Moles on His Body. It Doesn't Stop There!

A boss's health anxiety can disrupt workplace productivity.

Employees and Clients Keep Fleeing My Job in Droves. I Know the Reason Why.

"She swoops in, harps on minor details or changes things around on a moment's notice, and then is gone again. But the dealbreaker is her abrasive communication style."

Relationships

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Harriette Cole: Is it out of line to ask my boss for gas money?

It may not be the best time to make your pitch, but you, too, are suffering. You can always ask for a gas allowance.

Relationships

UK news

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.

Mental health

fromIT Pro

An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it's the most ludicrous thing I've ever seen in my life

Microsoft plans more layoffs, prompting criticism of advice to use AI for support from executives.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says | CBC News

Patricia Jaggernauth settled her human rights complaint with Bell Media over allegations of racism, sexism, and discrimination.

fromBuzzFeed

fromwww.independent.co.uk

People Who Quit Their Jobs On The Spot Are Sharing What Happened, And My Eyes Are Bulging

Employees often leave their jobs abruptly due to unreasonable demands or poor treatment from managers.

Civil servants stage protest over work-from-home ban

Civil servants are engaging in indefinite industrial action due to unfair office closure policies and rigid attendance requirements.

fromStateofdevs

State of Devs 2025

The developer community values discussions on workplace issues beyond coding.

The survey yielded high participation, especially from women, indicating a need for these topics.

Mindfulness

fromwww.theguardian.com

I was one of those men who couldn't stop talking. Here's how I learned to shut up and listen

Men dominate conversations and interrupt women frequently, significantly impacting workplace dynamics.

Relationships

My Manager Is Singling Me Out in the Worst Way. It's Proof She Doesn't Trust Me.

The author feels unfairly targeted by a manager's thorough bag checks, which she perceives as a charge of theft.

#communication

Remote teams

My Colleagues and I Are Teaming Up to Finally Do Something About the Office "Weirdo"

Relationships

My Partner Has Suddenly Decided My Job Isn't Hard Enough

Remote teams

My Colleagues and I Are Teaming Up to Finally Do Something About the Office "Weirdo"

Relationships

My Partner Has Suddenly Decided My Job Isn't Hard Enough

more#communication

My Coworker's Chronic Lateness Affects Us All. But We Can't Say Anything Because of Her, Um, Relationship With the Boss.

Sleeping with the boss has almost never ended well for anyone - not the boss, and not the person sleeping with the boss. And that's not even counting the chaos that ensues for the rest of the workplace when this happens! In other words, this is a potential professional minefield, and you're right to be concerned about possible repercussions.

Retirement

Relationships

The New Hire Makes More Than Me. But I Have More Responsibility and Experience!

Advocate for fair compensation by discussing responsibilities and salary with your manager.

Toronto startup

fromBusiness Insider

Recording reveals what Tesla training instructor told staff about company culture

Tesla aims to confront negative workplace culture during a production shutdown.

The CEO at My Job is a Compulsive Liar. It's Pushing Me to the Brink.

If you want to try to stick it out, I would make sure that you're keeping track in writing of anything you're asked to do—especially by the CEO.

Remote teams

Parenting

I Work a Retail Job at the Mall. Parents Really Have the Wrong Idea About Our Store.

Retail workers face challenges with parents leaving children unattended in stores.

Parenting

My Boss Messes Up in the Same Way at Every Company Event. Then I'm Tasked With Cleaning Up the Aftermath.

Addressing a colleague's alcohol problem at work is difficult but necessary for workplace safety and integrity.

Washington Wizards

fromESPN.com

Suns again sued by employee for discrimination

Phoenix Suns sued for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims made by their director of safety.

This marks the fourth lawsuit against the team in recent months relating to workplace issues.

fromThe Oaklandside

Fired Oakland finance official alleges retaliation

Sherry Denham-Jackson alleges discrimination and wrongful termination after being fired as Oakland's revenue and tax administrator.

Podcast

fromDefector

Stewing In Anger | Defector

The Normal Gossip podcast explores the chaotic nature of everyday gossip, particularly focusing on roommate drama.

I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.

Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.

Remote teams

fromIndependent