Work & Money

Should CEOs personally announce layoffs instead of sending automated emails? Leaders should face the people affected by their decisions.

Should employers reimburse commuting costs when they end remote work? A company changing the arrangement should acknowledge the new expense it imposes.

Should landlords be limited to one application fee per vacant unit? Applicants should not fund a revenue stream while competing for the same home.

Should customers stop tipping at businesses that advertise premium prices? Businesses should price labor honestly instead of adding social pressure at checkout.

Should workers have the right to refuse cameras during remote meetings? A camera should serve a clear purpose rather than monitor compliance.

Should companies pay employees who volunteer to train their replacements? Training a replacement deserves explicit time and recognition, especially during layoffs.

Should employers be forbidden from asking about previous salary? A low wage at one job should not become a permanent anchor.

Should workers receive a share of savings when AI automates their jobs? The people whose work built the process should share in the resulting gains.

Should unions represent workers accused of serious misconduct? Fair process should apply even when an allegation is disturbing.

Should a business be allowed to fire its best seller for toxic behavior? Revenue should not purchase permission to mistreat colleagues.

Should unpaid internships be banned even at charities? Access to a career should not depend on having someone else pay your living costs.

Should companies stop calling employees a family? Employment should be an honest contract rather than an emotional loyalty test.