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UConn Study Finds Broad Support for Policies to Address Weight-Based Discrimination by Employers

  • Study out of UConn finds broad support for laws prohibiting employers from discriminating based on weight when hiring
  • Nearly four out of five support such measures
  • There is no national law against discrimination based on weight, and only one state-level law
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Burnout Caused by Understaffing Could Be Contributing to the “Great Resignation”

  • Poll finds that almost half of workers describe their company as understaffed, and that these people were less satisfied with their company and less loyal to it
  • Findings suggest that understaffing and greater burdens on employees are helping to contribute to elevated levels of worker resignations
  • Employees at understaffed companies were also more likely to perceive their business as struggling, feel they were underpaid
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Business News Roundup, Nov. 8, 2021

The passage of a major infrastructure bill, the end of a foreign travel ban, a reconsideration of inventory strategies, and the potential for a "wage-price spiral" are among the top business news items this morning. National Congress has passed a…

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Vaccine Mandate Updates: Legal Actions, Small Businesses, Exemption Clarifications

  • Vaccine mandate from OSHA affecting businesses with 100 or more employers faces early legal challenges
  • White House says it has not ruled out extending the mandate to smaller businesses, but is currently focused on implementing the current rule
  • Labor Secretary says most truck drivers will be exempt from the mandate
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Americans’ Holiday Spending Expected to Match 2020 Levels, Poll Suggests

  • Reviewing early shopping trends, Gallup anticipates that holiday spending will be about even with 2020 levels
  • About two-thirds of respondents to an early October poll said they believe they will spend roughly the same amount on gifts as they did last year
  • Other forecasts anticipate a more robust gain in holiday spending
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Deputy SBA Administrator Nominee Continues to Be Held Up in Committee

  • Senate Republicans hold up committee discussion on key U.S. Small Business Administration for a fourth time
  • Republicans have raised some concerns with nominee Dilawar Syed, while also seeking to pressure the SBA to release more information on loans to Planned Parenthood affiliates
  • Democrats charge that Republicans are needlessly holding up a qualified candidate and impeding assistance to small businesses
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Leisure and Hospitality Again Leads Jobs Recovery as U.S. Economy Adds 531,000 Jobs in October

  • U.S. economy adds 531,000 nonfarm jobs in October, led by gains in the leisure and hospitality sector
  • Revisions to previous months’ jobs totals show stronger gains than initially reported
  • Financial services, transportation and warehousing have recovered or exceeded the number of jobs they had before the COVID-19 pandemic
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What Responsibilities Does an Employer Have Under the OSHA Vaccine Rule?

  • OSHA releases emergency temporary standard on workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies, applicable to companies with 100 or more employees
  • Unvaccinated employees must start wearing face coverings when working with others and begin weekly testing for COVID-19 starting Jan. 4
  • Rule exempts certain workers, establishes paid leave for employees to get vaccinated
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House Small Business Committee Chair Calls for Improved Entrepreneurial Support as Startups Boom During Pandemic

  • House Small Business Committee chairwoman says greater support for new entrepreneurs is needed after new business formation skyrockets in 2020
  • Young, Black, and Hispanic entrepreneurs lead new activity and focus efforts on online retail
  • At hearing, entrepreneurs call for expanded capital programs and equitable access to funding and programs
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