The recent reports by Labor Department reveal disturbing facts. The reports revealed that far fewer hiring as expected in July because companies had exhausted loans to help with wages and new COVID-19 infections flared up across the country. The entire situation supported the view that the nascent economy recovery was faltering. The reports revealed that there had been a sharp decline in the job growth in July, however, there was other data that showed services sector gained momentum as the new orders raced to a record high, but a sharp decline in hiring.
According to the COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, issued by the California Department of Public Health, dated 31 July 2020, workforce training is one of the seven elements California employers must include in their preparedness, response, and control plans for coronavirus. The guideline also emphasized that plans must also include identification of areas and job tasks with potential exposure risk and control measures for such risks. The training aims to impart the basic knowledge about COVID-19. The guideline also emphasized that employer education should cover safety measures like social distancing, handwashing, and mask-wearing practices.
In an internal memo, Exxon Mobil Corp informed the employees, it would start suspending the employer match to retirement savings plans beginning in early October. The company shared the information on Tuesday. According to a copy of message, the move is aimed to reduce various costs.
According to a federal judge ruling, various features of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations implementing the paid-leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) had exceeded the agency’s authority under federal law. The struck-down DOL regulations include the final rule’s work-availability requirement; it’s definition of ‘health care provider’ for the purposes of excluding certain healthcare sector employees from emergency leave benefits among others.
In a recent development related to Walmart Inc, the retail giant had agreed to pay $20 million to settle claims over physical ability tests. The retail giant had come under scanner by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its practice of giving the applicants at grocery warehouses physical ability tests across the country. Thus making it more difficult for women to find a job with Walmart.
According to the new and final rule published by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it has revised the rules that determine how agency personnel would obtain and use personally-identifiable employee medical information. The rule was published on 30 July, 2020. According to the new rule OSHA’s medical records officer would now approve written medical access orders.
In order to avoid layoffs that are looming ahead for airlines this fall, the unions and airlines seek additional federal aid. Airlines earlier had received $32 billion in federal payroll support in the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. The aid had prohibited job cuts through 30th September, however, there has been no rebound, and the labor union of airlines started pushing for an extension of $32 billion in federal aid to preserve jobs.
In a recent ruling by a federal district court, it was brought to the notice that an aspiring Walmart manager didn’t apply for the position above assistant manager was not detrimental to her career. One, Sarah Hernandez, who worked for several Illinois Walmart stores, began her career as an associate and moved up the ladder by obtaining promotions like department manager and manager in training program (MIT). Hernandez claimed that post her MIT program her manager treated her differently from the male managers and made her clear that he would not support further promotions.
In a recent lawsuit filed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it accused Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company of a wide range of unlawful behavior against employees and job applicants under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Thirty-seven employees would receive monetary relief as per the lawsuit settlement.
In a recent report shared by Chevron Corp, it revealed about $8.3 billion quarterly loss, its largest in at least three decades. With this loss Chevron had joined its rival oil producers in writing down billions of dollars in assets due to plunging demand for fuel. Chevron’s oil and gas production writedowns added up to $5.6 billion.
In a recent announcement made by Verizon, it was revealed that the company would groom and prepare about 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future through extensive skills training and mentorship by 2030. The announcement was made on 14 July, 2020. According to the announcement the move is aimed as a part of a broader initiative – Citizen Verizon – a set of targets in support of business, environmental, and social advancement. The statement also stated that the initiative contained specific plans that addressed digital inclusion, climate protection, and prosperity.
In a recent investigation by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), it was found that 12 McDonald’s restaurants in North Carolina would pay $17,586 for alleged child labor law violations. The facts were revealed in an announcement made on 21 July 2020. According to the announcement, Mt Airy Partners, the operator of the restaurants had employed 35 workers who were under 14 and 15 years old violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In a recent development, GreenPath Financial Wellness – a nonprofit organization offering financial counseling and debt management services – welcomes Susan Murphy as Chief People officer. Susan, in her new role would build on GreenPath’s strong culture of empathy, compassion, meaning and impact, fostering a culture that is inclusive and connects people to be their whole selves at work.
According to the reliable sources, Exxon Mobil Corp is prepared for deep spending and job cuts, as it fights to preserve an 8% shareholder dividend with a multi-billion-dollar quarterly loss looming. Currently, there is no clear indication how extensive would be the cuts. It should be noted the largest US oil company had cut this year’s budget by 30% in April, however, the chief executive Darren Woods’s turnaround through rebounding demand and increased asset sales didn’t panned out and losses were climbing.
A FedEx worker in a recent ruling was rendered unqualified for a job because of her lifting restrictions and hence was also ineligible for the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) protections. The worker had challenged her termination that was followed by an injury due to which a doctor had limit her regular overhead lifting to no more than 15 pounds.
In a recent announcement made by Nike on Tuesday, the sportswear giant revealed its current chief diversity and inclusion officer – Kellie Leonard – would be leaving the company to ‘pursue other interests’ after 18 years of working at Nike in numerous roles. Felicia Mayo would be replacing Leonard and she would take over the role with a new title as chief talent, diversity, and culture officer. According to the statement the change in the role aims to constitute a new way of approaching diversity and inclusion at Nike.
In an interesting turn of events, the US business groups including the US Chamber of Commerce have sued the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of State. The business groups have alleged that the federal government’s restrictions on work visas were unlawful. The lawsuit directly protests a proclamation signed by the US President Donald Trump on 22 June, 2020.
According to the guidance released on 20 July, 2020 by the US Department of Labor, it was revealed that employers would continue to treat their salaried executive, administrative, and professional employees who are exempt under the FLSA as exempt. The guidance stated that the status would hold true even if the employees are performing non-exempt duties during the pandemic. The agency further added that COVID-19 is a rare event that had affected the public welfare of the entire nation, which an employer could not reasonably anticipate and is consistent with the FLSA’s regulatory criteria for emergencies.
In a recent announcement by Victoria’s Secret owner, L Brands on Tuesday revealed that it is planning to slash about 15% of its corporate workforce, or about 850 jobs. The company said it planned to save about $400 million annually through various cost-cutting efforts including the layoffs. The announcement also stated that net sales forecast to be down by 20% overall compared with a year ago.
In an internal memo shared by Spirit Airlines revealed its preparation to inform unions that about 20%-30% of workers may be furloughed in October. The memo was shared on Friday and also stated that the airline would be the first low-cost carrier to detail potential job cuts due to the global pandemic. According to the memo shared the workers at a furlough risk include pilots, and flight attendants.
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