The National Labor Relations Board has finalized a rule that broadens the definition of "joint employer," making franchisors liable for their franchisees' labor issues. "The rule upends employment policy, adopting a far-fetched definition of 'employer' based on 'indirect or potential influence' of an employee and then fails to define how 'indirect control' will count toward a joint employer relationship," the National Restaurant Association's Sean Kennedy said.
Ford Motor Co.'s tentative deal with the United Auto Workers to end the long-running strike could form the basis for a settlement between the union and the two other Big Three automakers, General Motors and Stellantis. Although the accord does not address the union's demand for equal pay for battery plant workers -- potentially a major sticking point for the future -- it does catch up on UAW concessions negotiated away since 2007.
When a business leader feels emotional about a decision, it's time to use the "freeze game" to regain rational thought, say Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, top executives at think2perform and co-authors of "Don't Wait For Someone Else To Fix It." Stop what you're doing and write about your thoughts, considering whether there may be other options, they say.
Intermittent fasting techniques have gained attention as a method to aid weight loss, and experts say they also may offer benefits for diabetes patients. Researchers reported in JAMA Network Open that limiting food consumption to a particular window of time each day may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar and lose weight. Dr. Pam Taub, a cardiologist, said the method also may benefit people with issues such as high blood pressure.
More than half of working-age adults in the US have difficulty affording health care, mainly due to rising costs, and nearly one-third have significant medical debt, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey. Out of 6,121 respondents, almost 40% said they have postponed needed care or skipped filling prescriptions because they could not afford it.
Taking time each week to list out what is happening in life in categories such as work, family, body and spirit, marking down small wins and brainstorming about the next right steps can help reduce fatigue and uncover new possibilities, writes Kristin Hendrix. "Each Monday, I start with a fresh blank page and resist the temptation to look at prior weeks. I'm prioritizing what is important now, and if something didn't get done, I'll worry about it when it becomes pressing," Hendrix writes.
