'Throwing a Christmas party instead of giving employees a Christmas bonus': 30 workers share what normal workplace practices might become illegal in 50 years

Welcome to a glimpse into the future of work! In this thread, these 30 employees predict which common workplace practices could become illegal in the next 50 years (and the answers might surprise you!).

As our professional world continues to evolve, our expectations of what makes a fair, inclusive, and thriving workplace change too. Just look at remote work; it's a constant debate as to whether remote employees should have to go back to the office or not. Will WFH be deemed illegal in 50 years? Or just the opposite? From the minor concerns to the more surprising practices that we currently deem normal, these employees reveal what might soon be outdated.

Whether you've been in the professional game for quite a bit or you're just starting out, get ready to put on your thinking caps, chuckle, and maybe even gasp at the absurdity. Keep scrolling to hear from those in the trenches of the 9-to-5 grind; from microaggressions to outdated policies, the workplace as we know it might just be due for a big transformation.

After you read this, check this out: 'I got 10 months of pay on my 10th anniversary': 32 employees share what their companies gifted them after 10 years of service.

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