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'Striketober' is here, with workers increasingly vocal about what they want
Thursday, October 14, 2021
In industries ranging from health care to manufacturing to entertainment, workers across the country are willing to strike for better wages and working conditions.
Faced with losing their jobs, even the most hesitant are getting vaccinated
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Workplaces with vaccine mandates are seeing vaccination rates of 90% or higher. A complex mix of factors, including job security, is driving most workers to get the shots.
A big job for small government agency. Enforce vaccine mandate for 80 million workers
Sunday, October 03, 2021
OSHA, the small, chronically understaffed federal agency in charge of workplace safety, now faces a big challenge: enforcing a federal vaccine rule covering 80 million workers.
Getting A Religious Exemption To A Vaccine Mandate May Not Be Easy. Here's Why
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
With COVID-19 vaccine mandates taking effect around the country, requests for religious exemptions are on the rise. Under federal law, employers have a lot of discretion in granting the requests.
Religious Exemptions To Vaccine Mandates Present A Dilemma For Employers
Monday, September 27, 2021
With vaccine mandates in place all over the country, workers opposed to the shots are requesting religious exemptions, but federal law puts employers in a strong position when weighing the requests.
Nurses Are In Short Supply. Employers Worry Vaccine Mandate Could Make It Worse
Thursday, September 23, 2021
President Biden has ordered more than 17 million health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Some health care employers fear losing large numbers of workers who don't want the shots.
He Was An Interpreter For U.S. Forces In Afghanistan And Now He's Driving For Uber
Friday, September 17, 2021
Many Afghans who worked for the U.S. government in Afghanistan end up doing gig work or other low-wage jobs in America, even when they come with language and professional skills.
The Jobs That Await Afghans In The U.S. Are Often Far Below Their Skill Level
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Many Afghans who have come to the U.S. through the Special Immigrant Visa program are educated and skilled, yet they end up in low wage jobs — a missed opportunity for both workers and employers.
Life Kit: How To Make Hybrid Work Successful
Sunday, September 12, 2021
The pandemic forced many people to work from home. Now, a lot of workers want to keep that setup, at least some of the time.
What Businesses Are Saying About Biden's New Vaccine Mandate
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Private businesses and unions react to President Biden's new plan to require vaccinations and testing for millions of American workers.
Biden Took A Tougher Stance Against People Resisting The Vaccine In Speech
Thursday, September 09, 2021
President Biden announced a reset of his plan to tackle the pandemic, with tougher new vaccine rules for federal workers and contractors and more testing.
Unvaccinated United Airlines Employees To Be Put On Temporary Leave
Thursday, September 09, 2021
United Airlines has told employees who have applied for religious or medical exemptions to the company's vaccine mandate that if approved, they will be put on leave next month.
These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Monday, August 23, 2021
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.
Employers Want You To Get Vaccinated. This One Is Offering A $1,000 Bonus
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
With the delta variant spreading, more companies are mandating that employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus, but some are still hoping bonuses will do the trick.
Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios
Friday, August 13, 2021
Yoga studios want to protect their interests. Yoga teachers say they are unfair and should be done away with.
Daycare Is Costly In The U.S. — So Is Biden's Plan To Fix It
Thursday, August 12, 2021
In the pandemic, child care has gotten the attention of policymakers like never before, and billions of dollars in emergency funds have stabilized the industry. Biden wants more.
Why Noncompetes Have Some Yoga Instructors Off Balance
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Yoga studios are among the businesses that use noncompete agreements to protect their interests. Yoga teachers say the noncompetes are unfair and should be done away with.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Dies At 72
Friday, August 06, 2021
Labor leader Richard Trumka died suddenly on Thursday. He's remembered by colleagues and friends as a tireless champion of workers' rights. President Biden called Trumka a very close friend.
Back To The Office? Not Yet. Companies Scramble To Adjust To The Delta Variant
Friday, July 30, 2021
September was expected to be the month of mass returns to the office. Now the surging extra-contagious coronavirus variant has employers wondering what to do.
You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.