President Trump’s plan could mesh with the Savers Match program set for next year, and it appears to be structured similarly to bipartisan legislation.
Barrons
There Is Labor Peace at Ford, GM, and Stellantis. The Stocks Are Up.
The Detroit Three auto makers have labor peace for the next four-plus years. That means investors’ attention now turns back to management.
Restaurants Want More Teen Labor. Critics Say They’re Putting Kids at Risk of Sexual Harassment.
With restaurants hurting for staff, teenagers are making up a greater share of their workforce. But some say the industry isn’t doing enough to protect its youngest employees.
Organized Labor Is Having a Moment. Americans’ Views Are Complicated.
As the Hollywood writers’ strike nears its third month, thousands of employees in the film industry are putting pressure on studios and networks. Countless movies and TV shows have been halted in recent weeks, with more dominoes to fall.
Remote Workers Still Face Confusing Tax Rules
It has been three years since workers started telecommuting in vast numbers, but state tax laws still haven’t adapted to the new remote-work paradigm and individual taxpayers are paying the price with exasperating state tax-filing procedures.
Long Covid’s ‘Shocking’ Toll on Workforce: $168B in Lost Pay, 2M-4M Out of Work
Long Covid has forced an estimated two million to four million Americans out of the workforce, representing at least $168 billion in lost wages.
Tesla’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward. What to Know.
A racial discrimination lawsuit against Tesla has taken a step forward. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or DFEH, filed a complaint against the auto maker in state court on Wednesday.
Starbucks to Require Vaccines or Weekly Testing for U.S. Workers
Starbucks will require its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 by Feb. 9 or submit to weekly testing, one of the first large restaurant chains to enact a vaccine mandate.
Tesla Is Sued Over Workplace Issues Again. This Is What to Watch.
Tesla employee Jessica Barraza is suing the auto maker in a California court, alleging “systemic sexual harassment” against her and other female staff.