The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is transitioning to a new tax and benefits system called MiUI, which will replace the Michigan Online Account Manager (MiWAM). MiUI is being presented in two parts, with Tax functions are now activeand Benefit activities planned for this summer. The next three issues of MiUI Minute will feature a … Read more
More than half of retail jobs could be affected by changes to guaranteed working hours, making it harder for stores to hire people – especially young workers – on part-time jobs, an industry lobby group has warned. From April, the Employment Rights Act will introduce new protections for workers for sick pay, sexual harassment, parental … Read more
There has been a heated debate in the past few months on the merits of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act (Gramin) Act, or VB-G RAM G Act for short. Absent from these discussions, however, is a critical issue that … Read more
A developer who wants to build a major new jobs park on the edge of Sutton Coldfield has lodged an appeal to try to force the two councils to make a decision. IM Properties is taking action ten months after submitting planning applications to build the £363 million ‘Thrive’ job park on the Birmingham/North Warwickshire … Read more
Quick Hits The Virginia General Assembly has passed legislation that would ban non-compete agreements for health care professionals. HB1 and SB1 would establish a multi-year schedule to raise Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by January 1, 2028, with additional changes based on the Consumer Price Index beginning in 2029. SB258 and SB790 would … Read more
To Joanne Walsh v. HNTB Corporation, The First Circuit Court of Appeals has provided additional guidance on what actions by an employer may satisfy the “specific risk” standard under Title VII, which was announced by the Supreme Court. Muldrow v. The city of St. Louis. To MuldrowThe Supreme Court held that to establish an employment … Read more
Posted by Brandon Miller It’s the early 2000’s during the Kentucky Derby, and I’m wearing water balloons that work on my chest, when suddenly my left “breast” pops out of the passenger side window. The drenched and highly distorted result was a valuable reminder that, the more you improvise, the faster things can go. The … Read more
Shauneen Miranda (via Missouri Independent) Louisiana GOP US Sen. Bill Cassidy, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, speaks during a hearing March 26, 2026, in Washington, DC (Screenshot from the committee’s webcast) WASHINGTON – Mikayla Pivec said she worked more than 50 hours a week as a women’s college basketball player … Read more
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — — Air Force One researchers are exploring how space-based solar power can help the Air Force maintain operations in contested areas. As the Joint Force prepares for competition against capable adversaries, sustained forces and assets remain critical to maintaining operational access, survivability, and decision advantage. … Read more
Freshman Mohammed Kouyate runs the cash register for the Comet Pi restaurant. UTD offers a variety of campus jobs that allow students to work during the semester. Positions for students of all skill levels and majors offer opportunities to earn while working on campus Although the Office of Student Employment is committed to helping students … Read more