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Studies: Hospitals, physicians more trusted for disseminating COVID-19…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen Americans want information about COVID-19 and a potential vaccine, they are more likely to believe news from their local hospitals than federal agencies, a new study by The Harris Poll says. It recently asked more than 2,000 adults how trustworthy they believe different sources are when attempting to understand where they can get accurate information about developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
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How the CDC’s ban on evictions affects small landlords
Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOn Sept. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an order to halt residential evictions through Dec. 31, 2020. The CDC issued the order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The CDC notes that the order doesn't relieve individuals of their obligation to pay rent, and doesn't preclude charging or collecting fees, penalties, and interest as the result of failing to pay rent in a timely manner.
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US payrolls add 1.4 million jobs; unemployment rate drops to 8.4%
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEmployers added 1.4 million nonfarm new hires in August, down from the creation of 1.8 million jobs in July, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. August’s rate of unemployment fell to 8.4% from July’s 10.2%. Driving such improvements were economic reopening and Census 2020 hiring. The number of unemployed workers on temporary layoff dropped to 6.2 million in August compared with July’s 9.2 million, according to the BLS.
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Guidelines for employers about limiting political speech at work
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith the social and civil unrest in our country and November elections looming, everyone seems to have strong opinions about the issues and candidates. Inevitably, these opinions may come up during conversations at work, where they can become disruptive and interfere with productivity. Such conversations can also expose employers and employees to legal risks if they do not fully understand the laws that govern speech at work.
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Will there be teachers’ strikes over classroom teaching this fall?
Patrick Gleeson EducationAs schools have been reopening the past few weeks, I've been following teachers’ responses to classroom vs. online teaching. There seems to be growing unease among teachers about opening classrooms in the midst of the coronavirus. But education authorities — certainly the federal government, but also many state and city governments — have not shown the same reluctance.
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How small businesses can manage hazardous waste: A guide
Amanda Wilson Waste Management & EnvironmentalMany small businesses are not even aware that they generate hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is any solid, liquid or gas that is either chemically or biologically treated, burned, incinerated, or recycled. Some companies dispose this waste directly into barren landmasses, rivers, and streams, which can cause serious environmental and health implications.
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New Economic Policy Institute report looks at the effects of COVID-19 on…
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCOVID-19 has revealed the economic and health crises facing Latinx workers. The stark details are in a new report from the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. According to the report authors, the distress of Latinx workers exceeds that of their white counterparts. In the 35-44 age group, for example, Latinx workers are nearly nine times as likely to die from COVID-19 as whites are.
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The role of technology in police reform
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityInnovation is key to modern policing. By leveraging technology, law enforcement can keep communities safer. But a huge question is if this technology is being used correctly. Calls for police reform are now causing companies and institutions to reconsider these high-tech infrastructures. Civil liberties groups and activists say some of this tech perpetuates police brutality and racial injustice.
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Study: Back-to-school strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareOne of the most debated and important issues concerning COVID-19 is the reopening of schools. A recent study shows that children carry high levels of the virus even without falling ill, which may impact the spread of the virus to others, especially those at high risk. One important strategy that school administrators can consider about opening schools is cohorting or forming pods, in which groups of students and sometimes teachers or staff stay together throughout the school day to minimize exposure.
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A new look at math in the classroom
Brian Stack EducationBe honest with yourself. How many of you remember how to factor a polynomial? How many of you have found a use for this skill in the real world? Am I being a little snarky right now? Perhaps. But as a former high school math teacher myself, I'm worried that the profession is doing a disservice to millions of students who are not making the deep connections with math in the same way that they do with other content areas.
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