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Archives for August 24, 2021
A Hospital Finds an Unlikely Group Opposing Vaccination: Its Workers
When a Staten Island hospital implemented a vaccine or testing mandate, some of its staff staged angry protests.
Disney Strikes Vaccine Deal With Unions, as Labor Groups Negotiate Mandates
Florida theme-park workers must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 22 under Disney mandate; labor groups so far have generally accepted vaccine requirements
How To Attract Great Talent During A Labor Shortage
The pandemic has been hard on businesses in a multitude of ways: shutdowns, layoffs, supply chain disruptions, income losses, policy changes.
Disney reaches vaccination agreement with union workers
Florida’s Walt Disney World will now require union employees as well as non-union and salaried workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to keep their jobs at the theme park.
60% of Older Workers Say Being Old Hurts Their Future Job Prospects
The McKinsey Consulting Group launched their “American Opportunity Survey” in May 2021 and concluded the results “put a spotlight on how Americans view their economic opportunity, the obstacles they face, and the path ahead to create a more inclusive economy.”
The Cost Of Hiring For A Homogenous Workforce
Recently I had a conversation with an HR leader that truly shocked me.
Remote work: 4 misconceptions about workplace re-entry
Considering your return-to-the-workplace strategy? Avoid these common misconceptions to foster a healthier, happier, more productive environment
5 Leadership Strategies to Help Women Prosper in the Workplace
Women have lost millions of jobs since the pandemic. As we honor Women’s Equality Day, here’s how we can win them back.
Did Gov. Andrew Cuomo make a graceful exit? Workplace experts weigh in on how to leave a job
‘If you’re going to air these grievances, are you prepared to fully own the consequences?’ says one executive coach
Age Diversity in the Workplace | Tips for Improving Interactions
In today’s age-diverse workforce it’s common to encounter co-workers from a variety of generations and at different stages in their lives.
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission’s Rules Do Not Address Standards For Workplace Marijuana Testing
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) published the first set of rules and regulations on August 19, 2021 governing recreational cannabis use in New Jersey (“Personal-Use Cannabis Rules”) under the Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (“CREAMMA”). Those regulations do not include standards for employers to
Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report: Delta Variant Update
After more than a year of a crushing global pandemic, the early summer brought hope for a long-anticipated return to normal business operations, at least in the United States. But those plans were derailed by the rapid spread of the highly contagious delta variant and mounting COVID-19 infections. The
California’s High Court Rejects an Unwieldly Prevailing Wage Coverage Standard
The Supreme Court of California recently issued two opinions assessing the breadth of California’s prevailing wage law.
Before the court in Mendoza v. Fonseca McElroy Grinding Co., Inc. was a specific question about whether California Labor Code section 1772 helped establish the scope of coverage by providing that workers employed
Circuit Courts Endorse Limiting Jurisdiction in FLSA Collective Actions
In two decisions issued on the same day, the Sixth and Eighth Circuits recently joined many district courts across the country in holding that federal courts cannot exercise jurisdiction over Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims that arise from out-of-state conduct when the defendant is not subject to the
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