Goldman Sachs Group Inc. won’t stop sending employees who claim they were harassed into arbitration, but will allow some workers to waive the confidentiality of decisions.
Archives for December 21, 2021
American Workers Are Burned Out, and Bosses Are Struggling to Respond
Workplace stress is rampant and resignations have risen; employers are trying four-day workweeks, mandatory vacation days and other new ways of working
Many retirees returning to the workforce
Many retirees are returning to the workforce. What role has the pandemic played in this? What resources are out there that can help?
What omicron means for the workforce, according to this doctor and infectious disease expert
Why Your Company Should Adopt A Fully Remote Workforce
Many companies felt strained, if not completely out of control when they were forced into what they hoped was a temporary shift to remote work.
SpaceX Just Reported the Largest Covid-19 Workplace Outbreak in America
Covid-19 cases have spiked in California and across the country, attributed in large part to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Why Building A More Inclusive Workplace Starts With Yourself
When I came out professionally, there was no big party or public announcement. It happened gradually.
The Workplace in 2022: More changes ahead
When I reflect upon 2021, both personally and professionally, I’ll remember it as a year when adaptations became evolutions.
What does the new Working for Workers Act mean for workers and employers?
George Vassos weighs in on what changes with Ontario’s new Working for Workers Act, and what doesn’t.
Law Times
Minimum Wage Increases in 2022: A Chart of Upcoming Changes and Interactive Map
In 2022, while the federal minimum wage will remain at $7.25 per hour for non-tipped employees and $2.13 per hour for tipped employees, several states’ minimum wage rates will increase. The chart below lists the state (and certain major locality) minimum wage rate increases for 2022—and future years if available—along
4th Circuit Requires Gender Parity in Each Pay Component
Alice H. Wang writes about a challenge to the Sempowich v. Tactile Sys. Tech. Inc. decision, which has significant implications for how employers in certain states structure compensation.
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And They’re Back: Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay on OSHA’s ETS Regarding Mandatory Vaccination or Testing
On December 17, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted the stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) which had previously been halted by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. […]
National COVID Vax Mandate Will Be In Effect January 10 – At Least for Now
By: National COVID Vax Mandate Will Be In Effect January 10 – At Least for Now
On December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Biden administration’s Motion to Dissolve the stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (Fed/OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS),
Washington Employers Allowed to Delay January 2022 Start Date for Collecting “Washington Cares Act” Premiums from Employees
In a statement on Friday, December 17, 2021, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that employers may wait to begin collecting premiums from employees for the new Washington Cares Act (WA Cares), while legislation is under consideration to formalize this collection pause. The governor does not have authority to formally relieve
Why OSHA Will Start Fining Workplaces Up to $13,653 in the New Year
The Fifth Circuit Court shot down the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard back in November, and many people thought it was never to return. But, the Sixth Circuit court brought it back last Friday, and OSHA declared it would begin enforcement on January 10, 2022.
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