Conference Board economist says things are better than the unemployment rate indicates.
Archives for October 25, 2020
Liberty Support Services to Pay $39,139 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
Liberty Support Services, Inc., a Raleigh-based North Carolina corporation that maintains state-owned rest areas through contracts with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will pay $39,139 and provide other relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
A Guide to Work-From-Home Attire
Your work-from-home clothes can be contributing to your overall productivity.
Managing a Team with Conflicting Political Views
Politics around the world seem to be getting more and more divisive, and it’s impossible for the topic not to enter into our everyday conversations — including those that happen at work. When people on your team have differing views, those conversations can often get tense.
Half of workplace deaths investigated in Michigan linked to COVID-19
More than half of the 37 workplace-related deaths investigated by Michigan’s regulators so far this year are linked to COVID-19.
Countering the Impact of Workplace Bias With Mindfulness
For marginalized attorneys, releasing the lifetime of harm that comes from absorbing bias and microaggressions is a process that can be supported by regular self-care practices.
Is Political Speech Protected in the Workplace? Here’s What You Need to Know
Private companies have wide latitude to limit how employees express their views, but there are exceptions
Almost Half Of The Workforce Now Feels Isolated – This Simple Strategy Makes A Difference
Social belonging is a fundamental human need, hardwired into human DNA. And yet, 40% of people say that they feel isolated at work. Post-COVID, that number has increased to 46%.
Workers return warily to the office, as employers embrace slew of safety measures
Upgraded air filters and plexiglass dividers help employees feel safer.
COVID-19 And The Future Of Aging: Prospects For Older Workers
So how do we encourage interaction and collaboration?
Labor Law: Working virtually doesn’t obviate harassment
Sexual, racial or other misconduct, if done virtually, is still harassment.
Labor Department Curbs Announcements of Company Violations
A memo tells officials to hold back on news releases about enforcement decisions, saying they can linger unfairly online if citations are overturned.
Lockheed Martin to Pay $115,000 to End EEOC Disability Bias Suit
Lockheed Martin Corp. will pay $115,000 and beef up training in its Crystal City, Va., government and regulatory affairs operations to settle an EEOC suit alleging it failed to accommodate an administrative assistant’s brain injury and instead fired her, Maryland federal court records show.
McDonald’s faces another lawsuit by workers claiming racial discrimination
For the fourth time in less than a year, former and current McDonald’s employees have filed a complaint accusing the fast food giant of racial discrimination.
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