Press Clips | December 15, 2021

These 4 states pay unemployment benefits to unvaccinated workers who were fired

Via: CNBC

The governors of Florida, Iowa, Kansas and Tennessee signed laws in recent weeks that change eligibility rules for jobless benefits.

Press Clips | December 6, 2021

Conservative Republicans are threatening a government shutdown in 2 days to nix funding for Biden’s vaccine mandate — which isn’t even in effect yet

Via: Business Insider

Congress is inching closer to a government shutdown in two days as conservative lawmakers threaten to oppose a short-term funding(…)

Press Clips | November 23, 2021

Amazon settles California claims it concealed COVID-19 cases from workers

Via: Reuters

Amazon.com has reached a settlement with California to resolve claims it concealed from warehouse workers and local health agencies the numbers(…)

Press Clips | November 15, 2021

Whistleblowers to play key role in enforcing vaccine mandate

Via: AP News

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) doesn’t have nearly enough workplace safety inspectors to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandate, relying on(…)

Press Clips | November 9, 2021

U.S. Sets Jan. 4 Vaccination Deadline for Big Private Employers

Via: New York Times

The new rule, applying to companies with 100 or more employees, is expected to cover 84 million workers, roughly 31(…)

Press Clips | October 26, 2021

Can People Fired for Refusing COVID Vaccine Still Get Unemployment?

Via: Newsweek

Employees are losing their jobs because they won’t get vaccinated against COVID-19, and receiving unemployment benefits depends on the reason(…)

Press Clips | August 10, 2020

With OSHA as an Employer Advice Columnist, States and Cities Should Protect Workers from COVID-19

Via: Morning Consult

The federal government has failed to protect workers and shows little sign of changing, but recent developments in states and(…)

Press Clips | June 1, 2018

Workers’ Rights: Comp System Fails to Offer Adequate Benefits

Via: Workers Compensation - WC Magazine

The workers compensation system is in a deeply trou­bled state, with enormous financial and social costs for America’s workers.

Press Clips | December 14, 2017

Mississippi Worker Injury Rate, Compensation Among Worst in Nation: Report

Via: Clarion Ledger

Mississippi has one of the worst injury rates in the country, according to a new report.

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