President Biden called on state and local governments to use COVID-19 relief funds to give $100 to residents who get vaccinated and said federal workers will have to show proof of vaccination or face new restrictions in the workplace, including complying with weekly testing.
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Frito-Lay workers back on the job with one guaranteed day off a week
Hundreds of Frito-Lay employees are back on the job this week after ratifying a new union contract that guarantees them one day off a week.
Labor activist weigh in after Bezos thanks Amazon workers after space trip: “You paid for all this”
Jeff Bezos successfully visited the edge of space in his own rocket Tuesday. But when he returned, he thanked Amazon workers for paying for the trip—drawing the criticism of labor activists across the country. Mark Strassmann reports.
Pay gap between top CEOs and workers grew during pandemic
The pay gap between CEOs and the typical U.S. worker widened during the pandemic. Leaders of companies listed on the S&P 500-stock index earned an average of $15.5 million in 2020, a raise of more than $700,000 from the previous year, according to the AFL-CIO.
NFL fines Washington Football Team $10 million after investigation finds “highly unprofessional” workplace
The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months after an independent investigation found the organization’s workplace “highly unprofessional,” especially for women.
Fox News to pay $1 million for sexual harassment and job retaliation violations
The New York City Commission on Human Rights has fined Fox News $1 million, the largest penalty in its history, for violations of laws protecting against sexual harassment and job retaliation.
Like Christmas in June: More companies are dangling bonuses to attract workers
Businesses are handing out bonuses like it’s Christmas amid a hiring crunch, according to recent data from a payroll firm.
One way to boost vaccination rates? Give workers paid time off, research suggests
When it comes to convincing more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, giving them paid time off could go a long way toward getting the U.S. closer to the herd immunity that experts say is needed as variants of the deadly virus spread, new research shows.
CBS News poll: Despite progress, most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
A big majority of Americans — nearly 8 in 10 — say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people. However, most also feel some discrimination still exists in society today.
Morgan Stanley bars unvaccinated clients and staff from its NY offices
At investment bank Morgan Stanley, customers come first — so long as they have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Companies are allowed to require COVID vaccines, EEOC says
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now allowing private companies to require COVID-19 vaccines for most in-person employees.
Gig workers to lose all unemployment benefits in 20 GOP states: “You can’t prepare for it”
Selina Smedley said she was expecting to have jobless aid through early September, a $300 weekly boost that has been helping her get by while her Dallas-area cleaning business remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
Supreme Court declines case over racial slur in workplace
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a legal battle involving one of the most offensive words in the English language, spurning a case raising whether its utterance in the workplace even one time creates a hostile work environment.
Future of gig workers could hinge on California ballot vote
Gig companies have long argued that people who drive for Uber or deliver food for DoorDash aren’t employees but rather are self-employed — a vital legal distinction that allows many internet “platforms” to withhold benefits and take other steps to minimize their labor costs.
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