Picture this—you run a large warehouse that serves multiple clients and distributes thousands of packages a day across the United States. One day, a package picker unfortunately tests positive for […]
Amazon.com Inc. is testing the use of disinfectant fog at a warehouse in Staten Island, New York starting on Tuesday, the company told Reuters, following worker protests over the risk […]
Beneath the gloomy and dramatic coronavirus headlines are stories of collaboration and dedication. People, companies and countries help each other through the COVID-19 crisis. “Nothing travels faster than the speed […]
In my last note, I shared my thoughts on the uniquely unpredictable times in which we find ourselves, as well as the importance of connection and community in strengthening our […]
The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that it is illegal to retaliate against workers because they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions […]
Amazon is cracking down on social distancing violations at its facilities. The company began notifying warehouse workers in recent days that if they fail to follow social distancing rules, they could […]
On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finalized changes to its procedures concerning blocking charges, the voluntary recognition bar, and Section 9(a) recognition in the construction industry. […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance to states to implement the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. The program provides up to 39 weeks of benefits to qualifying individuals who are otherwise […]
The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides $349 billion in lending to help keep small businesses running and their workers employed. The Department of the Treasury has issued guidance to help […]
The Internal Revenue Service has published a series of FAQs for both the COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Employee […]
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