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“The Good Girls Revolt:” A lawsuit that changed our world

The book’s subtitle is, “How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace.” This is a work of non-fiction, by Lynn Povich (sister of Maury), concerning one of this country’s biggest workplace discrimination lawsuits. I am eager … Continue reading

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Don’t spend your money where? Home Depot

I probably have warned you previously about Home Depot, and the many reasons — political and practical — you shouldn’t be wasting your money there. Here’s a new, even more powerful reason: Judy Henderson, Home Depot Cashier Fired While Battling … Continue reading

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You can be fired for taking medical leave? Yes.

I just got this from lawyers.com. It’s stinking news and begs the question: shouldn’t everyone who works for someone else be unionized? And begs this question: are we being dragged screaming back into the 1890s? Your Employer Can Fire You … Continue reading

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