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. Strict vaccine mandate for private sector takes effect in NYCNew 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. Amazon to expand tech hubs in Austin, Phoenix Amazon is adding square footage and employees to existing tech hubs in Austin and Phoenix. 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. 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. McDonald’s of Greater Atlanta streamlines hiring process More than 260 McDonald’s stores in the Greater Atlanta metro area are making it easier to capture and analyze applicant information. DSW parent company offering new round of worker bonuses Designer Brands Inc. is once again rewarding its frontline workers. 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. Seasonal hiring in retail lowest in five years; warehousing hires also down Retailers are having a hard time filling seasonal jobs even after offering sign-on bonuses and other incentives. First Previous 49 50 51 52 53 Next Last