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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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This case underscores the complexities employers face in implementing return-to-office policies while also needing to provide ADA-compliant reasonable accommodations, particularly for employees with significant health risks. When he did not return to work under these conditions, Electric Boat considered him resigned.

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Pew Research on The State of the Gig Economy in 2021

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think tank, recently released The State of Gig Work in 2021 report.      The report covers the results of an in-depth survey of Americans who earn money from the gig economy, which Pew defined somewhat narrowly.    Only 17% report a negative experience.   

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U.S. Consumer Spending Dip Could Indicate Cooling Labor Market

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Consumer spending in the United States saw a modest increase in October, while the annual inflation increase was cited as the smallest since early 2021. According to a report published by Reuters , the modest consumer spending, which accounts for over two-thirds of U.S. The post U.S.

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U.S. Economy Defies Expectations With Impressive March Job Gains

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According to a report published by yahoo!finance year-over-year, marking the lowest annual wage growth since June 2021. The March job figures reinforce the Federal Reserve’s assessment that the economy remains on solid ground, capable of withstanding the current restrictive monetary policy environment.

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Layoffs Will Hurt Office Usage In 2023

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The office market is in flux once again as companies turn to layoffs, second-guess remote work policies and seek to right-size expenses on the eve of a recession. According to a new report from Commercial Edge, layoffs will hinder the number of office-using employees, particularly amongst the tech industry.

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Canada’s Four-Day Work Week Trial Ends in Success

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All 41 companies involved in the program intend to maintain their work time reduction policy, according to Cision. The pilot program was established in partnership between Boston College, 4 Day Week Global, and Joe O’Connor, the designer of the first four-day work week program that launched in Ireland in 2021.

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San Francisco’s Tax Dilemma: The High Cost of Remote Work

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A report by the city controller and treasurer reveals that the shift to remote work has resulted in an estimated $484 million loss in tax revenue, according to Mission Local. Despite this loss, it’s reported the city’s 2021 tax haul reached a record high. Why it matters: San Francisco is a U.S.

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