The delta variant of COVID-19 seems to have dealt the nation yet another blow on the road to economic recovery. Just as unemployment claims were headed in the right direction, new data released by the Labor Department shows a rise … Read More
Just as the pandemic seemed to be slowly winding down, a new surge in cases and the return of indoor mask mandates in areas like Los Angeles are threatening the much needed boost in economic activity. The rapidly spreading delta … Read More
In a move that some are calling “the great resignation,” people are choosing to pursue new career opportunities that better suit their lives. In April, four million people quit their jobs according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and … Read More
The Golden State has come a long way in one year; California’s latest unemployment rate fell to 7.9% in May 2021 compared to 16.3 % at the same time last year. But despite these promising statistics, there’s a new issue … Read More
The battle over COVID-19 vaccinations and people’s personal beliefs and/or medical situations continues to be a controversial topic across the nation. In California, almost 60% of the state’s population has been vaccinated, but experts say about 85% of Americans will … Read More
As Californian’s readjust to the state’s reopening, a new rule has lifted even more restrictions. On June 17th, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 5-1 to approve the revised Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards. This means people who are fully vaccinated are … Read More
After a year of growing calls for racial justice fueled by incidents like the death of George Floyd, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States. That’s thanks to a bill unanimously passed by Congress this week. Juneteenth, … Read More
As remote employees and employers prepare to return to the workplace, California’s guidance on COVID-19 protocols is still ever-changing and uncertain. Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted on new proposed changes to Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention … Read More
As the pandemic slowly winds down and more people head back to the office, mental health has become an increasingly more prominent conversation. On the heels of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we’re hearing more stories of mental … Read More
To say the world has changed since the start of 2020 would be an understatement. Over the past year-and-a-half, the pandemic, presidential election, events at the US Capitol, George Floyd’s death, and ongoing social unrest have altered the way we … Read More