Economy Sep 04 Labor report paints mixed picture, showing U.S. job openings fell in July while hiring rose By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Apr 23 ‘Noncompete’ agreements would be barred for most employees under this new rule According to the FTC, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — are now subject to such restrictions. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Economy Jan 05 Labor report indicates U.S. job market’s resilience amid high interest rates Hiring remains steady, and while employers are posting fewer openings, they are not laying off many workers. Despite the low unemployment and cooling inflation, polls show that many Americans are dissatisfied with the economy. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Nation Nov 30 What managers need to know about quiet firing Quiet firing is when a manager assigns an employee fewer responsibilities or otherwise neglects them in a passive attempt to get the employee to quit. By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis
Health Dec 22 Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Experts say businesses can require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, but that doesn't mean they will. By Associated Press
Jul 08 SCOTUS sides with Trump to allow employers to opt out of providing birth control By Associated Press The high court on Wednesday said 7-2 the administration acted properly when it allowed more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of covering birth control. Continue reading
Apr 16 Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening. Continue reading
Nov 12 Report: Black women less likely to be promoted, supported by their managers By Leslie Hunter-Gadsden A survey found women of color are not only significantly underrepresented, they are also far less likely than others to be promoted. Continue reading
Aug 15 What to ask about your employer health coverage after age 65 By Philip Moeller In too many cases, it’s clear that people didn’t seek help from their employer plans or even think to ask how they worked with Medicare. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:28 How employers kill worker motivation and what they can do to change By PBS News Hour Bemoaning America’s productivity slowdown, behavioral economist Dan Ariely set out to find what really motivates us. Behavior is driven by emotion, he concluded, not rewards like money; the ability to help other people, feel that we’re useful, feel that we’re… Continue watching