First, it was the Great Resignation, followed by Quiet Quitting, and then the California pattern of Overemployment. Now, the U.S. workforce is seeing yet another pattern driven by fears of mass layoffs and the desire for higher pay: “Rage Applying,” … Read More
On January 5, 2023, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule to ban employers from enforcing non-compete clauses on employees and invalidate all existing non-competes that are in effect. The rule is expected to impact over … Read More
In tune with the gig economy’s birthing of “flexible work,” hourly and seasonal employees are now prioritizing flexible schedules, similar to the control offered by independent positions. And with staff shortages during the busiest season for retail and warehousing companies, … Read More
Greater pay transparency has swept the nation over the past year or so, and now, California is getting its turn. With the approval of SB 1162, California employers will be required to disclose pay scales to current employees and postings … Read More
After clearing Congress on August 12th, the $750 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) was signed into law last Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Within the IRA are a set of major federal policy changes which will impact the … Read More
As inflation continues, the power of choice held by employees during the recent Great Resignation may soon shift to the employer’s side. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. job market has regained strength, encouraging employees to either ask for promotions … Read More
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s signing of the Healthcare Workers Minimum Wage Ordinance will increase the minimum wage for healthcare workers at privately-held facilities, effective August 13, 2022. According to Los Angeles lawmakers, the goal of the ordinance is to … Read More
With the Supreme Court having overturned Roe v. Wade after five decades, corporate America has wasted no time with its response. From companies in big tech and entertainment to big banks like JPMorgan, many of America’s most prominent organizations are … Read More
In late April of this year, California Assembly Members Evan Low and Cristina Garcia proposed a new bill that would change the golden state’s employment landscape – though since its inception, Assembly Bill 2932 has since been shelved. If passed, … Read More
In December 2021, employees at a Starbucks location in Buffalo, New York established the corporation’s first unionized workplace – but it hasn’t stopped there. Since the unionization efforts began, Starbucks has allegedly terminated activist employees who say they were removed … Read More