By Anne Murphy, University of British Columbia and Suraj Yengde, Harvard University Many perceive caste to be a phenomenon that only exists in India. Yet, it is a part of …
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A B.C. class action may prompt Uber and Lyft to ensure accessible services for wheelchair users
Mahtot Gebresselassie, York University, Canada For wheelchair users, travelling by using ride-hailing apps, like Uber and Lyft, can be complicated. On March 20, a class action was announced against Uber …
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Joey Votto’s handwritten apology to baseball fans shows the pen is mightier than the bat
By Hetty Roessingh, University of Calgary The importance of cursive handwriting is a hot topic of debate within the world of educators. Now, a popular athlete has inadvertently become a …
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Amid growth in AI writing tools, this course teaches future lawyers and other professionals to become better editors
By Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of Course: “Editing and Advocacy” What prompted the …
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‘Just a mum’: pregnant women and working parents feel overlooked and undervalued in the workplace
By Dr Rachael Potter, University of South Australia Pregnant women and workers with children are often unfairly treated by their bosses and colleagues, despite laws to protect against workplace discrimination …
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What the Boeing whistleblower’s death reveals about exposing corporate wrongdoing in North America
By Thomas Stuart, University of Victoria and Douglas A. Stuart, University of Victoria A former Boeing employee who raised concerns about the company’s safety and production standards was found dead …
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Bereavement policies need to be updated to better support employees affected by MAID
By Katherine Breward, University of Winnipeg Imagine your elderly parent has just made the decision to use medical assistance in dying (MAID) services. Your parent, who has a terminal diagnosis …
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Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic U.S. labour board decision
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, …
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Too much heat in the kitchen: survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
By Shelagh K. Mooney, Auckland University of Technology; Matthew Brenner, Southern Cross University, and Richard Robinson, Northumbria University, Newcastle Chefs are in hot demand. “Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to …
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Sitting is bad for your health and exercise doesn’t seem to offset the harmful effects
By Daniel Bailey, Brunel University London Advances in technology in recent decades have obviated the need and desire for humans to move. Many of the world’s population sit for long …