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New California law will require employers to notify workers of COVID-19 cases

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 20, 2020
Nationally, there is no requirement to do so.
A worker arrives at a COVID-19 testing site in Long Beach, California.
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Mothers overwhelmingly supervise remote learning, poll finds

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 15, 2020
It's the latest example of how the pandemic is exacerbating inequality.
Our poll found a stark gender disparity in who was responsible for supervising classes.
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Employee Assistance Programs could get more workers mental health care

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 9, 2020
The programs have been historically underutilized, but interest has increased during the pandemic.
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Workplace testing for COVID-19 is still limited

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 8, 2020
The cost and complexity of testing employees means many industries aren't benefiting.
Rapid testing can help workplaces open back up, but only to an extent.
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Domestic workers still don't have safety protections on the job

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 5, 2020
A California bill that would have extended those protections to house cleaners, nannies and elder care workers was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Cleaning staff disinfect the lectern in the White House pressroom in April. The COVID-19 outbreak at the White House has highlighted the importance of workplace safety laws.
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The pandemic is pushing some older workers into retirement early

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 5, 2020
But some may leave before they are financially prepared for retirement.
For retirees in their 50s and early 60s, not only do they have less time to save, they won’t be eligible for Medicare or full Social Security benefits.
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Parenting in a Pandemic

1 in 4 women are considering leaving the workforce, survey finds

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 2, 2020
Recent gains that women have made rising to senior management positions could be wiped out this year, the Lean In CEO says.
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As wildfires continue, air quality impacts farmworkers — masks requirements vary

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 15, 2020
California has regulations, but it's been hard to get PPE to workers in the fields. There's no federal standard.
Cars drive below an orange sky filled with wildfire smoke in Concord, California, on Sept. 9.
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Amazon continues hiring spree to meet demand from pandemic

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 14, 2020
The company has announced more than 100,000 new positions, including corporate tech jobs around the country.
A delivery worker for Amazon Prime wears a mask and gloves on her route in Los Angeles.
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Remote workers pay cooling bills or sweat out summer heat at home

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 7, 2020
Are employers obligated to chip in for home AC use during the pandemic?
The sun sets behind power lines in Los Angeles.
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