Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation announcing that the Special Session to provide protections for Floridians who have lost their jobs or are having their employment threatened because of vaccine mandates will begin on November 15, 2021, and… Read More ›
Employment
Florida Governor DeSantis Sends recommendations for Distribution of Federal Funds to Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Chris Sprowls outlining how to utilize a portion of federal funds the state is expected to receive via the recently… Read More ›
Boca Raton Resort & Club to lay off almost 1,000 as a result of COVID-19
The Boca Raton Resort & Club, which opened in 1926 as a 100-room Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, will lay off 995 employees on February 6, 2021 because of tourism losses and government actions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Michael Dell purchased the Resort and Club via his MSD Partners. The resort now includes 365 acres, three hotels, a marina, convention center, and now sports over 1,000 rooms.
Lyft and Uber celebrate as California voters see drivers as independent contractors and not employees
California’s Prop 22 was on the ballot for voters in the state to decide whether app based drivers are employees or independent contractors of companies. With 70% of precincts reporting, 58.4 percent of voters have voted in the favor of… Read More ›
6 Noteworthy Trends to Watch If Careers & Work Life Balance Resonate with Your Readers
Detroit, Michigan – As we enter 2017, workplace trends are emerging that will have significant ramifications for employers and job seekers alike. A key theme is employee demand for a more flexible working environment that will allow greater latitude for a… Read More ›
Study reveals the states where people love their jobs the most – and it’s not where you might think
Monster and Brandwatch announced earlier this week the results of their second annual Monster and Brandwatch Job Report, a social media study of job sentiment and corresponding interactive infographic on the insights. The study analyzed over 2 million tweets about… Read More ›
Dent Research’s Employment Index Reveals U.S. Job Market Improving
More higher-quality jobs were added to the U.S. economy than lower-paying jobs for the first time since January, according the latest proprietary analysis by Dent Research. Since the beginning of the year, the vast majority of new entrants to the… Read More ›