October 18, 2021

Industrial Output Drops Sharply in September
Supply-Chain Bottlenecks, Elevated Inflation to Last Well Into Next Year
Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Falls to Second-Lowest Since 2011
Saks OFF 5TH Increases Minimum Wage to $15 for Hourly Associates
National Safety Council Launches Impairment Recognition and Response Training for Supervisors
An Employer’s Guide to Implementing a Covid-19 Testing Program
Court Refuses to Halt Employer’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Managing the Employment Relationship in Alabama
America’s Workers Are Leaving Jobs in Record Numbers
Employer Medical Costs Projected to Increase 5% Next Year
Unprecedented Legal Jobs Market Holds Strong in Q3
Stronger and More Frequent Hurricanes Threaten Job Growth in Coastal Counties

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