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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York stands in the Brooklyn borough of New York City in 2019.

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Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement

The federal courts say they have taken "extensive" steps to protect workers from abuse, discrimination and harassment since the rise of the #MeToo movement, but critics say many workers don't trust the internal system for reporting complaints.

The pregnant workers fairness act, explained
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The pregnant workers fairness act, explained

What happens if someone can't perform their job in the same way because of pregnancy? Until now, they could be sent home without pay – essentially lose their job. But a new law aims to change that, by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant people. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

The pregnant workers fairness act, explained

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An economic argument for heat safety regulation
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An economic argument for heat safety regulation

Extreme heat takes a toll on workers. From heatstroke to an increased likelihood of workplace accidents, protecting employees from heat illness is a growing priority for state legislatures. We talk to an economist about how higher safety standards help businesses too.

An economic argument for heat safety regulation

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Unequal Rights: Contract Workers Have Few Workplace Protections

Nina Irizarry says she was sexually harassed in various jobs as a contractor but didn't have a human resources person to turn to or an employer to sue. Justin T. Shockley/Courtesy of Nina Irizarry hide caption

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The Rise Of The Contract Workers

Unequal Rights: Contract Workers Have Few Workplace Protections

Across a diverse set of industries, contract work is booming, and that is raising concerns about a lack of anti-discrimination, harassment and other legal protections for those workers.

Unequal Rights: Contract Workers Have Few Workplace Protections

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