A study that looked back at those tests found that relatively weak social connections were more helpful in finding jobs than stronger social ties.
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Who Was the Real ‘Father of Labor Day’? The Answer Is Complicated
Labor Day’s broad roots in the Labor movement are clear: President Grover Cleveland signed legislation on June 28, 1894, designating Labor Day a national holiday in the U.S. as a peace offering following a deadly railroad workers’ strike.
Cal/OSHA Public Hearing on Proposed Non-Emergency Two-Year COVID-19 Standard Highlights Multiple Conflicting Concerns
At its meeting on September 15, 2022, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board held a public hearing on a proposed non-emergency COVID-19 standard. The hearing and subsequent Board discussion during the meeting demonstrated that there remains a great deal of disagreement about whether a non-emergency standard is needed at all, and
California Issues Monkeypox Guidance for Employers
On September 15, 2022, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA or “the Division”) published Guidance on Protecting Workers from Monkeypox (MPX<a href=”http://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2022/2022-72.html#:~:text=Cal%2FOSHA%20Posts%20Guidance%20on%20Protecting%20Workers%20from%20Monkeyp”>
Enough, Bosses Say: This Fall, It Really Is Time to Get Back to the Office*
After more than two years, corporate leaders say time is up on avoiding in-person work.
California considers legislation giving fast food workers more power, protections
Since she came to California from Mexico 24 years ago, Maria Bernal has been supporting her family by often working two jobs at fast food restaurants.
New York State Announces Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program Requiring Employers to Administer Bonuses
On August 3, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the $1.2 billion dollar Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program aimed at rewarding and retaining frontline healthcare and mental hygiene workers.
Fired Kansas City area teacher sues, claiming discrimination as white, male Christian
A former Harrisonville science teacher fired a year ago for allegedly making racist comments in the classroom contends in a federal lawsuit that the district discriminated against him when it terminated his employment.
Stop obsessing over empty offices. Philly could have a future as a ‘Bedroom City.’
It should be obvious by now that desk workers will never again fill the trophy towers that define our urban skylines. Despite the wide availability of vaccines and improved treatments, just 44% of American office employees are showing up in their cubicles on any given weekday.
How the Unionization Trend is Changing Workplace Dynamics
A conversation about how organized labor and management can best work together.
Episode 31: Rest/Meal Period Premiums: Wages or Penalties, and Who Cares?
In this episode, Jen discusses the California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. regarding the proper treatment of Labor Code section 226.7 “premium pay.”
HHS Issues Guidance on Post-Dobbs Protections Under HIPAA Privacy Rule
Many states have enacted or revived statutes limiting or barring access to abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court of the United States’ ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and further legislative or regulatory initiatives on this subject are likely.
EEOC: 2 fired for not joining company Christian prayer
A lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims two employees with a North Carolina company say they were fired after refusing to participate in the firm’s daily Christian devotionals
New online tool helps fed-up workers deal with colleagues’ irritating workplace habits
A tool has been developed to help fed-up workers deal with their colleagues’ annoying behaviour in the workplace.
Ditching the office for good: How to build a successful remote workplace
More than one in 10 companies are now fully remote. GitLab’s David DeSantos shares his best practice guidance for running a successful remote business.
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