Florida employers should be prepared to comply with important changes to the minimum wage and the requirement to report the use of independent contractors.
Archives for September 23, 2021
Challengers to California’s Ban on Mandatory Arbitration Contracts Hint Rehearing Petition Coming
Following the decision of a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S., et al. v. Bonta, et al., to reverse, in part, a district court’s order and vacate the district court’s preliminary injunction on enforcement of Assembly Bill 51 (AB 51)
Bosses Beware: Research Shows You’re Less Likely to Promote Remote Workers
And, compared to their on-site peers, to see them as dedicated and hard-working.
Starbucks Says Workers Lack Right to Unionize at Store Level
Starbucks Corp. workers shouldn’t have the right to vote for a union on a cafe-by-cafe basis, the coffee chain told the U.S. labor board amid efforts by workers in Buffalo, New York, to organize.
The $3.5 trillion budget promises Americans 12 weeks of paid leave—and workers are all for it
After living through the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s no surprise that a majority of Americans place a higher premium on paid time off policies these days.
How to Create a Workplace Where Women Thrive
Leaders and organizations that truly care for employees and want to drive for success for women can consider a few things to create the change necessary.
Workplace Automation Bots Gain Clout Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
The pandemic acted as a proof of concept for business process automation of routine office jobs
4 Tips For Addressing Burnout In The Workplace And Health Care Settings
The Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on almost every aspect of our lives.
Disney Isn’t Investigating Handling of Sexual-Assault Allegations, After ABC News Boss Urged Inquiry
News chief Kim Godwin called for external probe last month; top staffer said Disney executive Peter Rice won’t pursue one
Why Mandates Make Us Feel Threatened
Feeling a loss of autonomy can trigger our brain’s fight-or-flight response.
New York Passes Sweeping Bills to Improve Conditions for Delivery Workers
A package of legislation from the City Council set minimum pay and working conditions, placing New York at the forefront of regulating a multibillion-dollar industry.
You Deserve a Bigger Paycheck. Here’s How You Might Get It.
The spectacle of the antitrust challenge to Big Tech has been riveting.
The Future of Work Should MeanWorking Less
A dozen years ago, my friend Patricia Nordeen was an ambitious academic, teaching at the University of Chicago and speaking at conferences across the country.
White House Announces Plan to Remove COVID-19–Related Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated International Travelers
The White House announced on September 20, 2021, that beginning in “early November” 2021, the Biden administration would remove restrictions on international travelers who are seeking to fly to the United States, provided that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
California Court of Appeal Confirms Trial Courts’ Inherent Power to Strike or Limit Unmanageable PAGA Lawsuits
On September 9, 2021, a California Court of Appeal issued its ruling in Wesson v. Staples the Office Superstore, LLC, delivering a welcome victory to employers battling representative actions under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Under the 2004 law, an “aggrieved employee” is empowered to commence a PAGA representative
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