Outfitting workers with devices that alert them to efficiencies and dangerous situations isn’t new. In manufacturing plants, warehouses and other settings, wearables monitor workflow efficiencies and warn employees if they are too close to a hazard.
Archives for March 15, 2022
High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office
Amna Nadeem is excited about starting her job as a software engineer at Google. She interned with the company last fall — remotely.
A Wish List From Workers as Offices Reopen
Here. We. Go. Again.
Dear Littler: How do we handle “mask shaming” when we return to work?
Dear Littler: I am the VP of Culture, Inclusion & Belonging at a mid-size firm in the financial sector.
Oregon Legislation Addresses Workers’ Compensation and Overtime Issues for Agricultural and Manufacturing Employees
The primary employment-related bills passed in Oregon’s 2022 legislative session relate to pay equity and the Workplace Fairness Act. Oregon employers in particular sectors may also want to be aware of recently passed and pending legislation that addresses overtime eligibility for agricultural workers, notice of mandatory overtime shifts for manufacturing
Cal/OSHA to Consider Revisions to First-Aid Kit Requirements
While the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Board) has received much more attention in the last two years relating to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) the Board is turning to some more basic issues pertaining to workplace safety. At its upcoming April 21, 2022 meeting the Board will consider revisions to
Five U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022
A series of significant developments in U.S. immigration law has already marked the beginning of 2022 and more can be expected. Please see our Legal Update for what to anticipate as the year progresses.