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New York Weighs Statewide Four-Day Workweek Pilot That Could Reshape U.S. Labor Norms

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The effort would require updates to existing labor and civil service laws and assign the state’s Division of the Budget to identify agencies where the shorter workweek could be viable for a significant share of employees. based pilot involved more than 60 companies and thousands of workers. One such U.K.-based

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NYC Mayor’s Policy Reversal Opens Doors to Remote Workers

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What’s going on: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has recently made a significant policy shift due to ongoing labor shortages, according to Gothamist. A stark contrast when compared to large technology companies like Amazon , or federal agencies like the U.S.

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U.S. Federal Agencies are Pushing for a Return to Office

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What’s going on: Federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), are reassessing their workforce policies to increase in-person work, according to Federal News Network. The post U.S.

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When The Blizzard Hits, Why Are We Still Commuting?

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With the storm spanning over 1,500 miles from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, affecting more than 60 million people, this is a moment when proactive policies could save lives, reduce economic disruption, and maintain a semblance of normalcy. They should issue immediate directives urging businesses to adopt remote policies where possible.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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Companies need to make wise decisions and avoid biases in considering individual employee circumstances, including disability, age, and parental responsibilities, to navigate this new legal landscape successfully. The settlement also required the company to permit EEOC monitoring of future accommodation requests. The case, EEOC v.

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How To Move Beyond Flawed ESG Scores To Metrics That Truly Improve Workplaces

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As someone deeply committed to sustainability, I want to champion frameworks like ESG— shorthand for the Environmental, Social, and Governance structures used to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of a company’s operations. while nearly 75% of institutional investors doubt companies’ ability to meet ESG commitments.

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Amazon To Improve Worker Safety After Settling OSHA Injury Claims

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facilities to settle a federal agency’s claims that it failed to prevent workers from developing back problems and other ergonomic injuries, the agency said on Thursday. Certain policies are already in place at some facilities, according to the agency. The ball is in the companys court.