States Let Law School Grads Work Without Taking the Bar Exam
Earlier this month, Louisiana cancelled the bar exam. This week the state became the fourth to enact "diploma privilege," allowing recent law school graduates to practice law without sitting for the three-day bar exam.
New Study Will Look at Risks to Transit Workers From Virus
A research team will focus on New York City, where the coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on the transit workforce.
In Bid to Boost Tech Workforce, University of Florida Develops 'Fastest' Academic Supercomputer
The artificial intelligence-rooted supercomputer, built in part with funding from Nvidia, will be used in AI-centric courses. The university has to hiring 100 new faculty members who are focused on the evolving technology.
Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations? Here’s What the Courts Have Ruled
COMMENTARY | People are often surprised to learn that states would likely have the legal right to enforce a coronavirus vaccine requirement.
The Poor Performance of Performance Contracts
States and local governments have embraced “performance contracts,” requiring contractors to meet certain objectives. Too often, however, they don’t actually check on the success in meeting these goals.
Survey: 80% of Older Adults Have Faced Ageism
Many older adults in a new survey report experiencing some kind of ageism, though it hasn't dimmed their view of getting older.
Pandemic Threatens Black Middle-Class Gains
The number of Black-owned small businesses dropped 41% between February and April.
Your Coping and Resilience Strategies Might Need to Shift as the Covid-19 Crisis Continues
COMMENTARY | As the pandemic drags on, uncertainty and fears about health and safety mix with confusion and challenges tied to re-opening society. Adopt a flexible approach when picking your coping strategies.
How the End of the Federal Unemployment Boost Will Hurt the Economy
The $600-a-week federal boost in unemployment benefits is set to stop at the end of this month, leaving millions of people to live on substantially less money. Economists say the effects will also be felt throughout the U.S. economy.
With Kids Spending More Waking Hours On Screens Than Ever, Here’s What Parents Need to Worry About
COMMENTARY | As parents try to work from home during the pandemic, many are letting their kids spend a lot more time on screens—perhaps as much as 500% more.
A Guide to Immediate and Long-Term Fixes to the Unemployment Benefits Process
COMMENTARY | State unemployment systems are in need of significant short and long-term solutions to handle the exponential increase in unemployment claims that have occurred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
How To Work From Home Without Hurting Your Back
COMMENTARY | Unchecked, the pain can develop into long-term musculoskeletal injuries.
Families Of Health Workers Killed By COVID Fight For Denied Workers’ Comp Benefits
Attorneys say some state workers’ compensation laws leave workers and families struggling for benefits after a COVID illness or death.
‘A Safety Net That’s Ripped’: Problems Plague State Unemployment Systems
In states like Florida and Alabama, people have struggled to get unemployment insurance benefits as the coronavirus continues to drive a flood of claims.
Covid-19 Exposes Why the Postal Service Needs to Get Back Into the Banking Business
COMMENTARY | People lacking access to banks has been a major problem in the coronavirus response. Now is the time to again start exploring banking services provided by the Postal Service.
One-Third of U.S. Workers Want Permanent Remote Work
A new Morning Consult survey finds many workers would like to continue working from home after the coronavirus pandemic recedes and some would likely move to a new city or state if remote work becomes permanent.
Job Prospects In Cities Dim For Workers Without College Degrees, Study Finds
The research shows an erosion of middle-income jobs for this group of workers between 1980 and 2015, which has been particularly devastating for those who aren’t white.
Factory Jobs Catch Bounce From PPE Manufacturing
New shutdowns because of the virus surge could mean more layoffs.
Supreme Court Says Employers Can Deny Birth Control Coverage Due to Religious or Moral Objections
In a 7-2 decision, the court said the Affordable Care Act grants the federal government power to "identify and create exemptions from its own guidelines."
Nearly 3 in 4 Moms Were In the Workforce Before the Covid-19 Pandemic—Is That Changing?
COMMENTARY | In about two in three U.S. families with two parents, both are working or looking for a job. That makes caring for kids when schools and day care providers are closed hard if not impossible.
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