US Wages and Benefits Jump as Economy Reopens

AP News (04/30/21) Rugaber, Christopher  In the first quarter of the year, wages and benefits for U.S. workers saw a notable increase of 0.9%, marking the largest gain in over 13 years, according to the Labor Department. This uptick suggests that businesses are beginning to offer higher pay to attract employees for newly-available positions. Despite […]

Safety In Seconds: Confined Spaces

Good morning! Below is the next issue of Safety In Seconds: Your Monday Morning Safety Meeting In Minutes. – Your Clement Communications Safety Management and Compliance Team Today’s Topic: Confined Spaces Confined spaces present some unique hazards that make them particularly dangerous places to perform work. Today we’re going to spend a few minutes talking […]

U.S. Recovery Gains Steam as Spending Fuels 6.4% GDP Growth

Bloomberg (04/29/21) Pickert, Reade U.S. economic growth accelerated in the first quarter as a rush of consumer spending helped bring total output to the cusp of its pre-pandemic level, foreshadowing further impressive gains in coming months. Gross domestic product expanded at a 6.4% annualized rate following a softer 4.3% pace in the fourth quarter, the […]

Biden to Sign Order Requiring $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

Wall Street Journal (04/27/21) Lucey, Cartherine President Joe Biden today will sign an executive order mandating that federal contractors pay a $15-per-hour minimum wage. Under the order, beginning Jan. 30, 2022, all agencies must include a $15 minimum wage in new contract solicitations. By March 30, 2022, all agencies must implement it into new contracts. […]