Michael Bernick, Contributor

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“Raise The Darn Wages”: When A Wage Gap Is Not A Skills Gap

Sometimes the most effective way to improve wages of low wage workers is the direct one: raise wages. This month, California’s nursing home owners, in a highly competitive market, try to do so.

Legal Guidance For The Vaccine, Employers And Workers

With the arrival this week of the vaccine, employers will be faced with whether they can or should mandate vaccinations for return to work. Here are guidelines from a leading employment attorney.

Reopening The Economy, Moving Forward This Week: The Coronavirus Workplace Series

Over the past few days, planning efforts for a reopening of the economy have launched on the national and state levels. Let’s move them forward.

Remote Work and Best Practices: The Coronavirus Workplace Series

Employers are rapidly shifting to remote work. Here are some best practices, legal and operational, for managing remote work.

The Workplace In The Time Of Coronavirus (Part I): Legal Guidelines For Navigating The Upheaval

Each day, employers are facing new management challenges with the coronavirus. Here are main legal (and practical) guidelines.