U.S. to lift Covid test requirement for international travel
A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Workforce disruptions continue in wake of pandemic
Despite the challenges caused by COVID-19, businesses dedicated to staffing solutions say that employers can still find success.
FEMA funeral reimbursement program offers up to $9K to families of Covid victims
FEMA says of the 975,000 Americans who died, less than half of the families have applied and that includes many in Michigan.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Ambassador Bridge shutdown cost auto industry $300 million
It was a costly week for Michigan automakers, with losses in the hundreds of millions.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
Michigan child care workers receiving $1,000 bonuses
Nearly 6,000 Michigan childcare providers were recipients of $365 million in grants.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Whitmer vetoes bill that would prohibit state from fining employees for 1st-time Covid violations
The Michigan governor said it would cause the state to fall below minimum workplace safety standards.
City of Detroit puts the call out with nearly 200 jobs to fill
If you missed Friday’s job event, the city still wants to hear from you.
Michigan's lower Christmas tree supply this year linked to 2008 housing crash
While supply chain issues rankle the artificial Christmas tree market, it's the 2008 Great Recession that could create problems for hopeful tree buyers this year.
Michigan childcare workers to get $1,000 bonus for sacrifices during pandemic
Daycare workers now qualify for a $1,000 bonus from the state of Michigan as a way to say thank you for their hard work during the past 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSU asks professors, staff to help out at dorm cafeterias due to lack of workers
It has gotten so hard to find people to work, that some faculty and staff have been asked if they’d be willing to volunteer their services in various dorm cafeterias.
Michigan chamber of commerces join forces to challenge Biden mandates on businesses
Members of the coalition say there are still so many questions - who pays for the testing, can someone work while waiting for results, and what about the $14,000 fines?
KC Crain says workplace will need to adapt to bring employees back
"You have to change your environment," he said. "The idea that you are going to bring people back and have them sit in a cube right now is not going to happen."
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.