The states raising minimum wages in 2022 are…Nearly half of the country welcomed in the new year by increasing minimum wages for hourly workers. Selfridges sold to joint venture in deal estimated at $5 billionOne of the world’s most trend-setting retailers has been sold to a joint venture between a Thai retail conglomerate and an Austrian property company. Strict vaccine mandate for private sector takes effect in NYC New York City has become the first city in the United States to impose a coronavirus vaccine mandate for private employers. OSHA update on vaccine mandate Unvaccinated employees of large companies will have more time before they have to start testing on a regular basis. Rite Aid to close some locations as part of an ongoing store review Rite Aid Corp. reported mixed third-quarter results and said it has implemented a store closure program to reduce costs and drive profitability. Amazon to expand tech hubs in Austin, Phoenix Amazon is adding square footage and employees to existing tech hubs in Austin and Phoenix. Starbucks to negotiate with workers forming a union in Buffalo Starbucks Corp. said in a letter to its U.S. employees that it will negotiate in “good faith with its workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, that voted to unionize. Vaccine mandate for large employers reinstated; OSHA gives some leeway A Supreme Court showdown is likely to occur over the reinstatement of the vaccine mandate for large businesses. Sears reportedly eyes selling or redeveloping corporate headquarters Sears is reportedly planning to sell or redevelop its massive headquarters property in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Kroger ending some COVID-related benefits for unvaccinated employees The Kroger Co. is setting some new policies that it hopes will encourage more of its employees to get vaccinated. First Previous 125 126 127 128 129 Next Last
