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An economic argument for heat safety regulation
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The Indicator from Planet Money

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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Monday

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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