Some workers in retail, food service, transportation and other industries are walking off their jobs, alleging their employers have them working in unsafe conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic. With no federal mandates requiring employers to implement safeguards, these workers are trying to bring "public attention to the fact that their companies are not protecting their safety and health," says Deborah Berkowitz of the National Employment Law Project. Full Story: The Guardian (London) (5/19)
Recruiting & Retention
On-demand video interviewing becomes more popular As organizations reopen and look to increase staffing, many are turning to an on-demand video interview process, which allows employers to create an online video with key questions that applicants can respond to via video. Many of the questions are situational or behavioral, and the process asks every applicant the same questions. Full Story: Forbes (5/19)
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Target will continue paying its front-line workers an extra $2 an hour through July 4, extending the hazard pay that was originally set to end this month or in early June. Target CEO Brian Cornell announced the second extension of the temporary pay bump while speaking to employees Monday. Full Story: Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) (tiered subscription model) (5/18)
Wegmans will give about $5 million in tuition assistance to 1,842 employees for the upcoming academic year through its Employee Scholarship Program, which awards full-time workers up to $2,200 a year for four years while part-time employees can receive up to $1,500 per year. Wegmans also announced a special event to honor this year's graduating employees, and says it plans to present certificates and gifts so workers can celebrate at home. Full Story: Supermarket News (free registration) (5/19)
The HR Leader
Questions employees might have about returning to work As employees return to work, many have questions about regulations and their rights. These can range from questions about their own health, the use of safety equipment and issues around child care -- and there are often federal guidelines that address these situations. Full Story: CNN (5/19)
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