As the courts decide whether a COVD-19 vaccination requirement for 84 million workers can go into effect, Democrats are moving ahead on efforts to dramatically increase fines for workplace safety violations and double the number of federal inspectors.
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Portugal bans bosses texting staff after-hours
Portugal has banned bosses from text messaging and emailing staff out of working hours as part of new laws dubbed “right to rest”.
Details of COVID-19 vaccine workplace rules are out. What if your employer won’t comply?
Employees of large businesses will need to be vaccinated by the first week of next year or get tested regularly for the COVID-19 virus, according to new rules spelled out this week by the federal government.
If bosses want workers, they have to actually try
A class of Americans has become lazy and entitled. Too used to a government that caters to their every whim, they’re facing a difficult situation not with grit and determination, but by throwing tantrums and demanding special treatment.
Chicago mayor: Vaccinations the only way to have a safe workplace
More than 130 Chicago city employees, including police officers and firefighters, have filed a suit over the city’s Covid vaccine mandate. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Morning Joe to discuss.
Dogs in the office: Pets at Home offers guidelines to businesses about pooches in the workplace
There was boom in puppy ownership during the pandemic, as people made the most of having more time at home.
We need to embrace introverted Black Women in the workplace
There’s a huge amount of pressure for Black women, especially in white-dominated workplaces, to be extroverted.
Burnout expected to rise next year due to pandemic workplace changes, report finds
A transformed workplace
The pandemic enormously accelerated existing trends such as remote work, automation-based job displacement, and the widening opportunity gap between highly educated employees and those without a college degree.
Home or office? The future workplace doesn’t have to be all or nothing
If You Never Met Your Co-Workers in Person, Did You Even Work There?
Kathryn Gregorio joined a nonprofit foundation in Arlington, Virginia, in April last year, shortly after the pandemic forced many people to work from home.
Bosses vs. Employees: Who will win the battle of work from home or keep it remote
Bosses vs. Employees: Who will win the battle of work from home or keep it remote
How Simone Biles is empowering Black women in the workplace
The most decorated gymnast of all time has withdrawn from several Olympic events after saying her mind and body are “out of sync.”
Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting everyday sexism enriches men too
Women and groups advocating for gender equality are increasingly urging men to become allies in the fight.
Why novelty perks won’t attract people back to offices
Prior to Covid-19, many companies showered their staff with flashy in-office perks.