Return-to-office mandates will be worse for federal employment than leaders realize
Public sector unions have been warning for months that the federal government’s mandatory return-to-work requirement would have a negative impact on federal employee retention and recruitment. As a hint of what’s to come, we now have an early assessment of what happened at many companies that were pioneers in requiring employees to return to in-person […]
Federal Court Dismisses Case Against Governor Who Prohibited Mask Mandates In Schools
A federal court on Tuesday rejected Republican Iowa Gov. Kimberly Reynolds’ challenge to ban mask mandates in school districts across the state, according to official documents. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit stated that, “While COVID-19 remains an ever-present concern in society, the general risks associated with COVID-19 are considered to be […]
Biden Pumping Brakes on EV Mandates Before 2024 Election
President Joe Biden reportedly plans to put the brakes on mandating electric vehicles (EVs) for Americans just months before the 2024 presidential election. In 2023, the Biden administration issued regulations requiring U.S. automakers to make nearly seven out of 10 new cars sold in the U.S. electric rather than gasoline-powered by 2032. This regulation would […]
Are return-to-office mandates the new generational divide?
It takes something special to change the way things have been done. The Covid-19 pandemic changed America’s relationship with work overnight. Almost four years later, companies and workers are reimagining new ways of working. And as return-to-office (RTO) obligations begin to pile up, generational differences emerge over whether it’s better to work remotely, work hybridly, […]
New N.Y. Law Mandates More Transparency in Credit Card Surcharges – The New York Times
A new law that takes effect Sunday will require New York businesses to clearly state to customers the cost of credit card purchases, including any surcharges, before checkout. The law, signed by Gov. Cathy Hochul in December, also prohibits companies from charging credit card surcharges above the amount charged by processing companies. Businesses can choose […]
Cyprus mandates ‘zero tolerance’ sex harassment policies in government
The President of Cyprus on Friday called on all government ministers to sign a declaration of “zero tolerance” against sexist behavior and sexual harassment against employees and visitors to government institutions. Cyprus already has strict laws against sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace, but Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides has made what he calls […]