Governor Kate Brown announced on November 21, 2022 a pardon for prior Oregon offenses of simple possession of cannabis, an act that will impact an estimated 45,000 individuals across the state and forgive more than $14,000,000 in associated fines and fees. The pardon...
This article originally appeared on JordanBarab.com Last January 4, 2022, 27-year-old Lorna McMurrey went into cardiac arrest at Trulieve’s cannabis cultivation facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts and died several days later at Baystate Medical Center. The cause of...
You name your hometown and a supervisor asks where you’re “really” from. A coworker comments on your “crazy” hair. A client asks you to take notes in the meeting assuming you’re an assistant, despite the fact you’re in charge of the meeting. Microaggressions at...
Emilie, a volunteer at Empower Work, shares her story about her experience as a peer counselor and why she decided to volunteer. Emilie works in the media industry as a journalist and editor. Having been in difficult situations at work herself, Emilie wanted to learn...
We’ve all heard the phrase “actions speak louder than words.” As many companies have given increased attention to the value of diversity and inclusion at work, we’ve also heard from many employees who say their companies do not walk the walk. It can feel...
