There is a popular saying that employees don’t quit jobs, they quit bosses. According to a 2019 study (download required) conducted by DDI, 57% of people quit a job “specifically because of their manager.”
Archives for May 20, 2021
Judge Finds ‘Conclusory and Vague Allegations’ in Black Lawyer’s Discrimination Suit
Civil rights attorney Josephine Smalls Miller—in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling against her discrimination claims—said she’ll continue to pursue the case and will go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit if necessary.
More uncertainty for employers as Labor Department withdraws independent contractor rule
All Labor Department regulations and guidance concerning independent contractor classification in place before the Final Rule’s publication continue to apply.
The Myth of Labor Shortages
Is the U.S. suffering from a labor shortage? If so, capitalism has an answer.
Home offices have become essential during the pandemic. But are they worth the investment?
Home offices have joined pantries, mudrooms and laundry rooms as essential parts of the home during the pandemic.
Tenth Circuit Explicates the ‘Inference of Discrimination’ and ‘Pretext’ Requirements in Title VII Claims Based on Favoritism
The circuit court provided roadmaps for both plaintiff’s counsel seeking to establish a jury question on so-called “favoritism” claims and defense counsel seeking summary judgment on such claims.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers
We urgently need to change the narrative on AI in the workforce
There’s no denying the pandemic accelerated the fourth industrial revolution, a concept coined by professor Klaus Schwab at the World Economic Forum five years ago to describe the vast digital transition that is fundamentally changing our lives.
Your workplace had more influence on your pandemic behavior than you realized
It isn’t always easy for companies and managers to convince their employees to comply with new protocols and rules. However, regarding COVID-19 safety precautions, a new study finds workplaces and employers held some serious sway.
4 Hidden Costs of Pandemic Fatigue in the Hybrid Workplace
As offices begin to reopen in 2021, the hybrid workforce — comprised of on-site and remote workers — will become the standard operating model.
California workplace standards could change for vaccinated employees
The board that oversees workplace safety standards in California was scheduled to vote Thursday on updating coronavirus restrictions in the workplace.
Have You Been Vaccinated? Santa Clara County, California Issues Health Order Requiring Employers to Ascertain Employees’ Vaccine Status
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials in several Northern California counties were among the first to act, issuing orders addressing public health and safety. Indeed, the first death from coronavirus occurred in one such county – Santa Clara County.
Santa Clara County Orders Businesses to Track Employees’ COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Santa Clara County wasted no time in altering its public health regulations in response to the county’s graduation to the ‘yellow tier’ of California’s Blueprint For a Safer Economy on May 18, 2021. Within hours, the County announced a new Public Health Order that went into effect on May 19,
Cannabis Industry Peach Laws Spread, Fertilizing Union Growth
Michael Pedhirney weighs in on how union demands affect employers in the cannabis industry.
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Collecting Employee Vaccination Status Can Create Challenges for Employers
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While we are turning the corner on the pandemic, California employers still face challenges navigating the complex health and workplace rules pertaining to COVID-19. Compliance issues remain for employers that are now collecting information on the vaccination status of their employees.
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