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On in-office days, I’m forced to use a sick day instead of working from home. Is this legal?

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Young woman blowing nose with tissue while working at a desk in an office

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Remote work, not AI, contributing most to challenging youth job market, study shows

Linda Nazareth

A mature Black executive and a younger white male colleague stand in a modern office, engaged in a discussion over a laptop, showcasing mentoring or collaboration.

A mature Black executive and a younger white male colleague stand in a modern office, engaged in a discussion over a laptop, showcasing mentoring or collaboration.

A mature Black executive and a younger white male colleague stand in a modern office, engaged in a discussion over a laptop, showcasing mentoring or collaboration.

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Women pay a penalty for being ambitious and asking for more

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Woman thoughtful about work at home office desk laptop

Woman thoughtful about work at home office desk laptop

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The growing problem of ‘skill fishing’ in the hiring world

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

Nervous young job applicant wait for recruiters question during interview in office, worried intern or trainee feel stressed applying for open position, meeting with hr managers. Hiring concept

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Businesswoman addressing team meeting, elevated view

Businesswoman addressing team meeting, elevated view

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My director is slow to rehire and with the added tasks I’m hanging on by a thread

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Should my company reimburse me if a hybrid work policy change forced me to rebook vacation?

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