DOL issues regulations on employee, independent contractor classificationsThe National Retail Federation welcomed regulations issued by the Department of Labor that define the difference between workers who must be considered employees and those who can be classified as independent contractors. Half of all U.S. states raising minimum wage in 2021 – here is the listThe move to increase the minimum wage gained significant ground in 2020 on the state level. Holiday shopping in full swing and frontline employees are exhausted The holiday shopping season, with long hours, crowds, and a rushed pace, is typically tiring for frontline employees. Instacart thanks shoppers with end-of-year bonuses Instacart is rewarding shoppers and shift leaders who worked through the busiest year in its history with bonus payments. Major retailers help found hiring initiative for Black workers Target, Walmart, Lowe’s, and Nordstrom are part of a coalition of companies committing to providing job opportunities for 1 million Black Americans without a four-year college degree. Best Buy unveils diversity, inclusion workforce goals Best Buy is committing more than $44 million to a five-year plan focused on staffing diversity and inclusion along with community efforts. Seasonal retail hiring slows in November Emergency Leave Running Out: What If Employees’ Kids Are Still Not Back To School? Parents and caregivers have few options to keep their families safe amid the ongoing public health emergency. Amazon keeps expanding Texas fulfillment footprint Amazon will open a fulfillment center in Missouri City, Texas, in 2021. Retail jobs in stores decline in November First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last
