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The Four-Day Week, Tested in America
Pilots from the U.K. to U.S. local government documented stable output on fewer days, and the companies that kept it reveal the pattern behind the promises.
Sofia Lindqvist · July 23, 2026
Work: Jobs and Economy
Coverage of employment as it is experienced: pay and its structure, hours and scheduling notice, workplace safety records, bargaining and representation, and the automation redefining tasks. Evidence comes from inspection data, contracts and filings. For HR leaders, organizers, employment lawyers and labor economists.
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Noncompetes Survived Their Federal Test
The FTC's 2024 ban died in a Texas courtroom, but the state-by-state revolt against noncompetes has quietly made them unenforceable for millions of workers.
Sofia Lindqvist · June 30, 2026
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Older Workers Refused to Retire
Labor force participation at 65-plus has roughly doubled since the 1980s, and the documented reasons mix finances, longevity, and jobs that finally fit.
Sofia Lindqvist · June 7, 2026
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Your Remote Job Has a Tax Map Problem
Working from another state can create filing obligations, employer withholding duties, and audit exposure that neither you nor HR fully tracks.
Sofia Lindqvist · May 16, 2026
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Childcare Is a Labor Market Policy
In dozens of U.S. counties, daycare now costs more than rent, and the documented consequence shows up in the participation rate of mothers.
Jay Douglas · April 23, 2026