covid-19

China - Uprisings across China have surfaced after the country’s increasingly costly zero-Covid policy. Cities including Shanghai and Beijing have endured a mass of protesters revolting against the public health ideologies of the ruling Communist Party. Residents of the country are crying for greater democracy and freedom. Thousands of protesters…

Washington- On Thursday January 13th, the supreme court had blocked president Biden’s decision to have a vaccine and testing mandate for businesses and major employers. However, the court stated that the federal government is able to enforce the necessary measures to ensure safety for employees. With the recent Omicron variant surge, US…

The WELL Building Standard focuses on creating indoor spaces that promote health and wellbeing, and is managed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). In 2020, the IWBI developed the WELL Health-Safety Seal, as a way to certify indoor spaces that use proven measures against COVID-19. The seal can be described as a more compact version…

“The outcome of this investigation reminds all employers to review their responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Nicole Sellers in Austin, Texas. “We encourage employers and employees to call us for assistance to learn the requirements under the new law and to use our…