Signaling significant regulatory and enforcement changes from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), President Joseph Biden has named a California official to lead the agency.
Archives for April 20, 2021
Andrew Maunz Discusses Executive Order Impacting EEOC Operations
Andrew Maunz discusses the implications of the Biden Administration’s expansive plan for infrastructure and job creation for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in “Biden’s Jobs Plan Cues Anti-Bias Funding, Enforcement Resources,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Joseph Lazzarotti and Joy Napier-Joyce Co-Author “DOL Issues Cybersecurity Best Practices for Retirement Plans”
Joseph Lazzarotti and Joy Napier-Joyce co-author “DOL Issues Cybersecurity Best Practices for Retirement Plans,” published by SHRM.
Working From Home Has Created a Hole That Office Gossip Used to Fill
As long as it’s practiced with kindness and tact, breaking down office rumors with colleagues can actually be healthy for workers
my employee is paranoid — can I help or is it not my business?
I lead a small team of four: two assistants who I supervise, and one colleague at my level but who doesn’t have supervisory duties. Because we’re a small team that likes one another, our meetings usually end with personal chatter—nothing boundary-crossing, just normal friendly updates.
My old job was erased when I was on medical leave. Doesn’t the job I return to have to be the same?
An ‘equivalent position’ needs to offer the same pay and benefits — and the same status and responsibilities
11 Myths About Decision-Making
Can you imagine life without your smartphone?
U.S. EEOC Hosts 2021 Legal Update Workshop
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing laws against employment discrimination and harassment, announced today that it is hosting a virtual training workshop on May 20.
Amazon threatened layoffs during union drive, labor group says
The retail union that failed in an effort to organize Amazon workers at a Alabama warehouse wants the results of a recent vote to be thrown out, alleging the ecommerce company illegally interfered with the process.
Here’s Why Jamie Dimon Thinks We’ll Be Working in Offices After the Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been countless headlines indicating that companies won’t require their employees to work in offices anymore and that remote work will become the new industry standard.
Ask Amy: I overheard my co-workers mocking my appearance, and I can’t forget it
I haven’t said anything to anyone, but I was extremely humiliated
65% of workers are “anxious” about office reopenings, according to a new survey
A number of companies are bringing employees back to the in-person office after months of remote work.
What American Workers Really Want Instead of a Union at Amazon
After an intensive, months-long election, only one-eighth of the workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama warehouse voted in favor of a union. More than twice as many voted against. Roughly half didn’t vote at all.
Gig Workers In Times Of Covid
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on the economy, with millions losing their jobs and millions more placed in highly precarious situations.