Belgium Gives Sex Workers the Same Employment Rights As Other Workers

Maternity Leave and Ongoing Consent: New Rights for Belgium’s Sex Workers

A groundbreaking law, which gives some sex workers greater labor protections and social benefits than similar legislation elsewhere in the world, is now in effect in the European country.

The New York Times - 7h

Wisconsin judge strikes down law stripping government workers of collective bargaining rights

A Wisconsin judge overturned a state law that prevented public employees from collective bargaining on Monday. The legislation, known as Act 10 and passed in 2011 under former Gov. Scott Walker ...

The Hill - 3h

U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities

A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.

CBS News - 2h

Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers

The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...

The Hill - 1h

Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen workers joined one-day wave of strikes

Yahoo News - 8h

Biden Administration Moves to End a Minimum Wage Waiver for Disabled Workers

A plan by the Biden administration would phase out a provision that allows employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage.

The New York Times - 12m

Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban

Workers seeking an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions

ABC News - 18h

Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...

The Guardian - 6h

Job openings rise and more workers quit in sign of improving U.S. labor market

U.S. job openings rose slightly in October and the number of workers quitting one job for another rose to the highest level in five months, suggesting the labor market has improved after a soft ...

MarketWatch - 3h

Charities see an uptick in giving. This Giving Tuesday, they can thank retirees for that.

Older Americans can still do a better job of donating in a tax-advantageous way, experts said.

MarketWatch - 2h

5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule

In a landmark case, a court ruled that the women, now in their 70s and 80s, who were taken from their parents in Belgian Congo, were victims of a crime against humanity.

The New York Times - 22h

6 Best Cyber Monday Deals for Sex Toys (2024) | WIRED

Shop the hottest sex tech deals this Cyber Monday—innovative toys at tempting prices that'll make you tingle with excitement.

Wired - 19h

Milton Jones: ‘I was heckled by Paul Weller and Robbie Williams at the same gig!’

The standup on the power of strange shirts, the importance of never Googling yourself and how he came to specialise in one-liners. How did you get into comedy? I tried to be an actor, but nobody ...

The Guardian - 9h

Why Making the Same Decisions Over and Over Led Stellantis’ CEO to Resign

The departure of Carlos Tavares from the automotive giant he helped create follows his inability to move on from previously successful strategies when faced with new, shifting challenges.

Inc. - 2h

Israel, Hezbollah accuse each other of violating ceasefire

U.S. officials are reportedly concerned that the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could deteriorate less than a week after it went into effect. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta is ...

CBS News - 17h

WATCH: Family dog gives college student special welcome home

Wallace the dachshund couldn't get enough of Lexi, who was returning home for break from Illinois State University.

ABC News - 19h

Bears explain Matt Eberflus' awkward press conference that took place hours before his firing, announce coaching changes

Bears decision-makers were still meeting about Eberflus' future during his Friday presser, so they didn't see any reason Eberflus shouldn't meet with the media.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Watch live: Biden gives remarks touting US, Angola relationship

President Biden is delivering remarks from the National Slave Museum in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday morning, focusing on the relationship between the U.S. and the southern African nation. His ...

The Hill - 3h

Oppenheimer And Other Christopher Nolan 4K Blu-Rays Are Cheap For Cyber Monday

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer was one of the best films of 2023, and now’s your chance to bring it to your home theater for cheap. Oppenheimer (4K UHD) is just $13 (was $22) for Cyber Monday, ...

GameSpot - 1d

Ivy League-trained psychologist: How I say 'no' to my kids—and why more parents need to do the same

Parents who struggle to say "no" to their children could be doing them disservice in the long run, according to child psychologist Becky Kennedy.

CNBC - 4h

Stalking victims to get right to know abuser's identity

Jess Phillips, who herself was stalked, says victims will get "peace of mind" under the government's plans.

BBC News - 5h

Watch WIRED’s Big Interview Event Right Here

On December 3, WIRED is sitting down with some of the biggest names in technology, business, science, and beyond for a full day packed with in-depth conversations.

Wired - 7h

These are the most in-demand tech jobs hiring right now

According to LinkedIn’s latest report, software engineer, full stack engineer and application developer are in the top 10 roles.

VentureBeat - 5h

‘Contrarians aren’t being rewarded,’ and short sellers of U.S. stocks are giving up, says Citigroup

Strategists at Citigroup say investors are increasingly giving up on bets against the U.S. stock market.

MarketWatch - 6h

China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports

ABC News - 8h

China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications

ABC News - 6h

Why Mets, other smart teams are interested in free agent Walker Buehler despite miserable 2024 MLB season

Buehler put up career-worst numbers during the regular season but that's not his whole story

CBS Sports - 5h

Grading NFL rookie QBs, other young signal-callers in Week 13: Bryce Young's ascension continues

The former No. 1 overall pick has looked like a completely different quarterback after returning from being benched

CBS Sports - 4h

Brunson, Wemby lead trending dog names of 2024; Bronny, Messi among others

NBA names were common among dog owners last year, but the WNBA's Caitlin Clark and Team USA gymnast Simone Biles were represented, too.

ESPN - 3h

Travel Tuesday deals are here — 5 tips for booking the best flights, cruises and other discounts

What to know about Cyber Week’s latest sales event, which is supposed to be the Black Friday or Cyber Monday of travel deals.

MarketWatch - 3h

Schumer says bipartisan talks to avoid shutdown before Christmas 'on the right track'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Monday indicated that bipartisan negotiations to avert the threat of a government shutdown this month are “on the right track,” but he warned ...

The Hill - 22h

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season

ABC News - 20h

Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ruled that the Venezuelan government violated the political rights of former opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles

ABC News - 20h

Google Worried Israeli Contract Could Enable Human Rights Violations

The tech giant, which has defended the deal to employees who oppose supplying Israel’s military with technology, feared the project might damage its reputation.

The New York Times - 21m