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Many people began working from Airbnbs during the pandemic. Now the company is shifting to a remote work model, allowing its employees to be located anywhere in the country they currently work in.

Starbucks employees in Ann Arbor are the latest to join a national effort to unionize.

Michigan Medicine was recently ranked a top medical institution for LGBTQ+ equity by the Human Rights Campaign.

It’s interesting to see the lengths employers would go to get their employees back into the office. Aspiring to do away with working from home, the company hopes to officially move towards a hybrid model beginning this month. But what is Google hoping to give employees in exchange for working from the comforts of their own homes? Luring them away from their homes and enticing staff members to return to the office, Google has partnered with the electric powered scooter maker Unagi, launching a new program called “Ride Scoot,” The Verge reported. But to be eligible for reimbursement, staff must use their Unagi Model One scooter often, with a total of 9 commutes each month.

It says the decision to award the National Lottery licence to another operator is "badly wrong".

Glassdoor says these are the top 10 companies for career opportunities for Black employees

FLINT, MI -- The City Council could give final approval next week to premium pay for employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a police captain who died on duty just last week. In a committee meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9, the council voted 7-1 to pay Flint police officers and firefighters up to $10,400 each in premium pay and to give civilian police and fire department employees up to $5,200. Employees who are members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1600 and Local 1799 would receive up to $6,240. Council members amended one of the spending resolutions to provide that the premium pay for Capt. Related: Leaving his Flint police shift for home, captain dies in head-on collision FridayThe premium pay resolutions still require approvals by the full council -- something that could occur when members meet again on Monday, Feb. 14.

The switch to remote work could include financial and legal consequences if workers are not careful.

A Connecticut man was caught on film going on a profanity-laden rant against smoothie shop employees. He was charged with hate crime and fired.

“I am sorry but in the absence of reasonable and real reasons, it is irresponsible not to be vaccinated,” Raul Pino, the director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, wrote in a Jan. 4 email to employees.

Dozens of Activision Blizzard employees, many of whom work on the popular Call of Duty franchise, have not returned to work since walking out Dec. 6.

Concerns over how the federal judiciary handles allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and other inappropriate behavior have become a focus of Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., but he has resisted calls from Congress to subject the judicial branch to outside oversight.

Amazon has reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board.

Senate Transportation Committee grills U.S. airline CEOS on their use of the $50 billion of COVID bailout funds.

EAST LANSING, MI - Michigan State University employees will see one-time $1,500 bonuses for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic,MSU President Samuel Stanley announced the extra compensation in a Monday, Dec. 13 email to the university community. These bonuses join other recent compensation efforts, including a 2% pay increase for faculty and academic staff and three additional personal days to use between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3.

Roughly 25,000 employees across all three U-M campuses will receive the one-time payment.

A law in Portugal prohibits a boss from contacting an employer outside of their regular work hours.

Agencies will continue to counsel, but not suspend or fire, federal employees who have not yet complied with vaccine mandate until at least early next year, the White House has told unions.

Cases of influenza have increased on campus while COVID was on the decline over the past week, U-M officials said.

The walkout follows a report that CEO Bobby Kotick knew about sexual misconduct claims at the company and didn’t inform his board of directors.

The Attorney General gave a binding ruling that the name could not be withheld.

YPSILANTI, MI - City employees in Ypsilanti who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 will have two options under a new policy rolled out on Nov. 1: Get the shot or submit weekly COVID tests. That’s according to a policy document obtained by MLive/The Ann Arbor News through a public records request the same week the White House released details of a federal vaccination mandate for employers with 100 or more workers.

Meanwhile, 12,000 employees of the city await a decision on their vaccine exemption requests.

U-M officials share weekly campus COVID update.

Some local medical employees are in a battle to be paid and now Help Me Hank is coming to the rescue.

She says the county violated her family’s privacy after first responders shared photos of the crash site with friends, family members and strangers.

The massive Twitch leak revealed a "do not ban" list of streamers, but it's not as simple as it seems.

Unvaccinated CPS employees can continue working after a COVID vaccine mandate deadline if they take a weekly coronavirus test.

Many employees throughout the United States who started working remotely during the pandemic want to keep it that way. Here is a look at how employers are responding.

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy.

Activision is required to deposit the funds within 30 days if the U.S. District Court in central California approves the agreement.

The Apple TV Plus comedy series "Ted Lasso" depicts the manager many people wish they had. Often employees quit — sometimes without another job — or retire early because they just can’t take the abuse from their boss.

Studies are now showing that many workers are no longer satisfied with just punching a clock and carrying out work that doesn’t feel fulfilling to them.

President Biden announced the vaccine requirement Thursday, part of a raft of proposals meant to help curb the threat of the delta variant and lesson coronavirus cases.

The RNC and some state governors said Thursday they would sue the administration, but experts said they probably won't win.

Dozens of employees are suing Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) over their policy that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations, among several others, for all staff members.

Japan has overtaken the U.K. as the most expensive location to send overseas employees to work, a new report has found.

Workers in China are fed up with the brutal 12-hour work days once seen as a key driver of success.

The US is still airlifting civilians from Kabul airport but the UK has now ended evacuation flights.

Tyson Foods announced a vaccine mandate for its 120,000 U.S. workers Tuesday. Until now, the list of U.S. companies requiring broad vaccine requirements had been dominated by tech giants and white-collar firms like Google, Facebook, Uber and Morgan Stanley.

The airline says it expects Australia's largest city to be closed for at least two more months.

A National Labor Relations Board official wants another union vote for Amazon workers in Alabama.

The announcement Thursday is part of a growing trend around the world to require — or nearly require — vaccinations for certain groups as the delta variant continues to spread.

“Categorizing the claims that have been made as ‘distorted, and in many cases false’ creates a company atmosphere that disbelieves victims," reads the letter.

Atomic Object recognized for high-performance, high-growth and strategic prowess.

A judge has ordered the University of Michigan to fill a public records request and release pay information for employees.

A national restaurant chain is looking into several claims regarding a hostile working environment made by former employees.

As states and workplaces all across the country reopen amid the pandemic, many employers are finding it difficult to fill open positions.

Local businesses have been waiting to flip their signs back to “Open.” But now that they can, there is a big problem. They can’t find the workers.

Ransomware attacks are getting bigger and more frequent, and that places a burden on companies. Here's how employees and employers can guard against hackers' most common tactics.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced a new back-to-work incentive in Michigan.

As in-person work returns, tech companies make choices about remote work, vaccine mandates and mask requirements.

Agencies will first have to come up with plans to address health safety protocols and collective bargaining issues. The administration also left in place an expansive telework policy instituted during the pandemic.

Underground Printing just marked a major milestone.

Carrier follows Delta Air Lines in saying it won't employ those who haven't been immunized against COVID-19.

Both big and small businesses in Sin City are having a hard time finding new employees.

Both big and small businesses in Sin City are having a hard time finding new employees.

Teenagers have become the most sought after employees to keep the labor force afloat during the COVID pandemic.

Instant Offices come in a variety of sizes, and a variety of locations around the Ann Arbor area.

Instant Offices come in a variety of sizes, and a variety of locations around the Ann Arbor area.

Their remarks were heard on a recording.

It's just not going to get better. GOP leaders need to ask themselves how much worse they'll allow it to get.

HR Business Partner at Oxford Companies shares how the company pivoted to engage employees working remotely during the pandemic.

HR Business Partner at Oxford Companies shares how the company pivoted to engage employees working remotely during the pandemic.

The longtime journalist has led the news service since 2017, serving as Washington bureau chief before that. She succeeds Martin Baron, who retired in February.

A former worker is filing a federal lawsuit against the company, Total Response EMS, claiming the employer deducted money from its employees checks for health insurance.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought on an alarming trend in the U.S.: Women are leaving the workforce by the millions.

University of Michigan employees will start to make a gradual return to on-site work in the coming months.

One small business owner in Cincinnati says giving cash to vaccinated employees is his way of thanking them.

One small business owner in Cincinnati says giving cash to vaccinated employees is his way of thanking them.

One small business owner in Cincinnati says giving cash to vaccinated employees is his way of thanking them.

Ford employees interested in being vaccinated against COVID-19 can now receive an on-site vaccination at manufacturing facilities in three states. Starting today, Ford is offering the vaccine program to employees in Southeast Michigan, and will provide the shot to employees in the Lima, Ohio, and Kansas City, Missouri, areas as well.

Two employees of a private ambulance service were injured and an ambulance was tipped on its side after a crash in the Avondale neighborhood, officials said.

DETROIT – Bedrock announced on Monday that it is laying off about 60 employees in midst of a restructuring. In a statement from the company, the employee changes are a result of “a restructuring that will position the company for continued growth and improved service in 2021 and well beyond.”A full statement from Bedrock reads:“Today, Bedrock announced a restructuring that will position the company for continued growth and improved service in 2021 and well beyond. As a result, approximately 60 positions have been affected by these changes. We are working diligently to place virtually all impacted team members into new roles within the Rock Family of Companies. To date, several team members have already accepted new positions with sister companies and we anticipate the majority finding new roles in the coming weeks.

It's always nice getting a raise, but it could affect your ability to save for retirement through your 401(k) plan. Highly compensated employees — those making more than $130,000 annually — may not be able to contribute the maximum to their tax-deferred retirement plan if their lower-paid colleagues aren't diligently socking funds away, too. Highly compensated employees, however, may not be able to contribute those maximum amounts. While minimizing current taxes is always a good goal, Gibson suggests high-income taxpayers also consider longer-term tax planning, as well, including in retirement. "The idea behind any type of tax-deferred account is that your tax rate will be lower in retirement," Gibson said.

Amazon employees in Alabama vote on joining union after sharing work conditions concerns Amazon workers at an Alabama warehouse are voting this month on whether to join a union after raising concerns of work conditions. Mark Strassmann talks to employees about why they are for or against unionizing.

click to enlarge Steve NeavlingSocial distancing markers guide an overflow line outside the Detroit Whole Foods store. click to enlarge Steve NeavlingA sign at the Detroit Whole Foods asks customers to wear a face mask. "Upon being informed of positive cases at Whole Foods, the Detroit Health Department team acted immediately to address this outbreak by offering rapid testing to all employees," Fair says in an email tos. "So far, 23 employees out of 196 have tested positive. The previous weekend, employees got a large number of automatic text message notifications informing them that fellow employees had tested positive.

ANN ARBOR – Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company has continued to grow. (Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company)Pandemic salesOnce the pandemic hit, like many businesses across the nation, Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company had to temporarily shut down. An employee makes a face shield at the company warehouse at 505 S. Maple Rd. (Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company)Preparing for another shutdown in the fall, they moved their production schedule forward. To learn more about Ann Arbor T-Shirt Company, visit www.annarbortees.com.

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan faculty and staff have something more to smile about this week. In an email to eligible faculty and staff on Wednesday, provost Susan Collins, chief financial officer Kevin Hegarty and associate vice president for human resources Richard Holcomb announced an additional three paid vacation days around the holidays. “This additional paid time off is one small way to recognize and express gratitude to our faculty and staff.”The additional days off are Nov. 25 and Dec. 23-24. Regular faculty and staff eligible for season days on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses will receive the additional time off. University Human Resources will work with unions to see if there are applicable season days that can be used for these bargaining units.

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Many employees at the plant refuse to work due to safety concerns. According to FCA, an employee at the plant was tested and the persons work area is being disinfected. Workers at the Detroit plant refused to return Friday over concerns they may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Meanwhile, FCA reported there were no confirmed cases at the Detroit plant. Under the protocols that we worked out when there are concerns, the UAW and our members work with FCA to address those concerns.

DETROIT After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labors Wage and Hour Division, the City of Highland Park has paid $49,181 in back wages to four current employees for violations of the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. WHD investigators determined the city violated FLSA overtime provisions after it failed to combine the hours worked by some employees who worked in both fire protection and law enforcement activities. This practice resulted in violations when those employees worked overtime hours, but because the employer did not add together time spent in both tasks, the city failed to recognize and pay the overtime. Employers must understand the laws that apply to their employees, and ensure that workers are paid all the wages they have legally earned, said Wage and Hour Division District Director, Timolin Mitchell. The outcome of this investigation should remind other municipalities and employers to review their pay practices to ensure they comply with the law.

WARREN, Mich. – Art Van’s closure came as a shock to many of the more than 3,000 employees who now have to consider looking for work. But there’s also a ripple effect when a large company closes, and it’s felt all the way down to small convenience stores in Metro Detroit. Danielle Cvetkovski and her husband own Frank’s Chicken at 14 Mile and Mound roads, just blocks from Art Van’s Warren warehouse. So how does the Art Van closure affect the business? Cvetkovski said she’s not only worried about her business, but also about the Art Van drivers as they look for new employment.