May is mental health awareness month, and mental health issues among American workers have been on the rise since the start of this year.
Archives for May 4, 2022
How Women Can Identify Male Allies in the Workplace
Women have faced significant obstacles attempting to climb up the ranks in the workplace.
Critical steps for decreasing conflict in a hybrid workplace
According to a recent Microsoft report, flexibility is here to stay.
4 Leadership Practices To Establish Healthy Accountability With A Fatigued Workforce
The best leaders understand that healthy accountability is about empowerment – not control.
Getting Workers Back To Work: Now!
The American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE) is a spirited and independent applied research center (“action tank”), based in Southern Oregon.
White House to host union organizers representing Amazon, Starbucks workers
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will host a White House meeting with organizers from unions seeking to represent workers at Amazon.com, Starbucks and other employers.
Starbucks plans wage increases that won’t apply to unionized workers.
The initiative was announced as labor organizers have won initial votes at more than 50 stores, including several this week.
DHS Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility
On April 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced an extension of compliance flexibility related to Form I-9 employment eligibility verification requirements until October 31, 2022.
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States
On April 14, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its post-arrival recommendations.
Almost everyone (unless specifically exempted) who is at least 2 years old must have a negative COVID-19 test (tests include an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test) to board an airplane for the United
Connecticut Set to Enact Ban on Employer-Sponsored Meetings
On April 29, 2022, organized labor achieved a long-sought political objective when the Connecticut House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 163, “An Act Protecting Employee Freedom of Speech and Conscience.” Effective July 1, 2022, this legislation outlaws mandatory employer-sponsored meetings, often referred to by unions as “captive audience” meetings,