On Friday, November 12, the U.S.
Archives for November 13, 2021
Americans Give Bosses Same Message in Record Numbers: I Quit
Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in many cases for more money elsewhere as companies bump up pay to fill job openings that are close to an all-time high.
Amazon workers in New York withdraw petition to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed that a group of Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York has withdrawn its petition to hold a vote to unionize.
Why so many women dropped out the workforce — and aren’t coming back
Asked during a hearing a couple of weeks ago by Pennsylvania Congressman Fred Keller why “women-held positions [were] disproportionately affected by COVID-19,” Inez Stepman replied: “That’s a question you should take up with Randi Weingarten.”
Biden says mandates work. He’s about to find out with his own civilian workforce.
Vaccine mandates face a major test with Nov. 22 deadline for federal workers.
Top Signs of a Toxic Workplace and How to Deal
Although mismatched values are a common culprit behind toxic workplaces, they’re not always responsible.
Vaccine rule highlights workplace safety lawyers’ COVID-19 era rise
The Biden administration’s recently unveiled COVID-19 vaccine rule for companies is keeping workplace safety lawyers’ phones ringing, the latest sign the pandemic has raised the profiles of these often less visible members of the employment bar.
What Bosses Really Think About the Future of the Office
C.E.O.s are eager for employees to return — and afraid of alienating those who have grown accustomed to working from home.
Fifth Circuit Again Stays OSHA’s ETS … for Now
On November 12, 2021, a three-member panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a sweeping order continuing its initial November 6, 2021, stay of the emergency temporary standard (ETS) that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued on November 4, 2021.