Millions of workers of various ages have yet to return to the workforce after the onset of the pandemic, a trend that could meddle with the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tamp down inflation.
Archives for March 13, 2023
Child labor protections are the latest Republican target
Arkansas is leading the charge against laws that protect kids — despite revelations of dangerous child labor nationwide.
Michigan Legislature Passes Amendment to Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to Protect LGBTQ Rights
On March 8, 2023, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill (S.B. 4) expanding the language of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA)’s protected categories to include sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as prohibited categories for discrimination. The state senate approved S.B. 4 on March 1,
Michigan House Passes Bills to Repeal State’s Right-to-Work Law, Debate Moves to Michigan Senate
On March 8, 2023, the Michigan House of Representatives passed two bills that would repeal Michigan’s current right-to-work law. The two bills, House Bill (HB) 4004 and HB 4005, passed 56–53 along party lines. HB 4004 relates specifically to right to work in the public sector; HB 4005 relates to