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This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover:Biden Administration Labor Leadership UpdatesRecap of the President’s…

In February, right-wing conspiracy theorist and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell announced that he would release "the most important documentary" in history, claiming it would undoubtedly prove that the 2020 presidential election was stolen…

Sinema arrived in the Senate on Friday with a real cake US Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, cast the decisive vote against the ObamaCare assassination in one of his final acts before his death by going to the…

Social media rights are spreading misinformation, falsely claiming that President Joe Biden must provide the State of the Union address, some claiming the February 20 deadline has passed. Their false claims and fact-checking responses made…

Co-moderator of "Fox & Friends" Brian Kilmeade argues that small businesses don't have to pay workers a minimum wage of $ 15 because they can't afford it and it will cost jobs. Studies like this one from 2019 show that a…

Non-taxable teleworking assistance From January 1, 2021, employers can provide grants to teleworkers to cover utilities' expenses (such as electricity, heating, water, data subscription) and the purchase of office furniture and equipment.…

A paid sick leave law approved by legislators last year comes into effect this year. BANNER FILE PHOTO Massachusetts workers started the new year with extended family vacation benefits and an increase in the minimum wage.…

"As our state's residents continue to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that workers receive the wages they are legally entitled to and that their rights are protected," said AG Healey. "We are posting this…