AB5, the California State Assembly bill that requires app-based businesses to treat contract workers as employees, passed the state Senate Tuesday night with a 29-11 vote. Proponents say the bill -- expected to become law -- offers wage and benefits protections to gig workers, but critics say the change will adversely affect the flexibility afforded to these individuals.

Jon Christiansen, co-founder of Insights and Outcomes, identifies eight mistakes employers make that can lead employees to quit. Christiansen outlines how to avoid each of the situations, which range from putting people in the wrong roles to lacking transparency with employees.

Many employees juggle their jobs with caregiving duties for family members, and HR consultant Linda Roundtree says companies may not understand the effects of caregiving on their workforce because workers are afraid to tell them. After Wisconsin-based Promega surveyed employees about their caregiving responsibilities, it added a benefit allowing an additional two weeks of paid time off per year to care for a sick parent, spouse or child, or to be with a new child.

A survey by New America shows Republicans and Democrats value higher education, but they are split over who should pay for it, with most Democrats saying government support is necessary and Republicans advocating for individual funding. Public funding of higher education also is favored by 80% of Generation Z, while government funding was less favored by older generations, the data shows.

A survey of 1,000 employees and 500 managers found 90% of employees say they perform better when their company actively supports their emotional wellness. The report recommends organizations prioritize emotional well-being and foster a supportive culture through regular, transparent conversations between managers and employees.