Councilors chosen for city sexual harassment probe committee
The committee, which will have the power to subpoena witnesses including members of the Hogsett administration, is made up of five Democrats and two Republicans.
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Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but report shows wage growth slowing for some
The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch found hourly earnings growth for workers at firms with 50 employees or less dropped below 3% for the first time since January 2021.
City-County Council OKs investigation into sexual harassment in Hogsett administration
The legislative body overwhelmingly approved the proposal, which authorizes an investigation by an independent human resources or law firm with no ties to city business, as well as the creation of a council investigative committee.
Ex-Edison School chief fired over racial slur now leads Indianapolis charter school
Nathan Tuttle, who was previously executive director and CEO at Edison School of the Arts, started as the K-8 principal of Matchbook Learning on June 1.
Hogsett says he asked Cook to lead last campaign without knowing every allegation
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke to the media about the sexual harassment allegations against former aide Thomas Cook for the first time Wednesday.
Lowe’s changes some DEI policies in wake of high court decision
The home improvement chain joined the ranks of several other companies that have altered their programs after the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.
Hogsett mandates sexual harassment training for all employees
The Hogsett administration is currently under scrutiny after three former female employees made harassment accusations against former Chief of Staff Thomas Cook, who served as Hogsett’s close adviser for years despite concerns raised about his behavior.
Federal judge strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements
A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday found the Federal Trade Commission exceeded its authority with a rule that would have voided contracts that bar workers from moving to rival employers.
Attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations
More than half of Indiana’s 92 counties are considered “legal deserts,” defined as less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents, according to the American Bar Association.
FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
Some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees.
City-County Council Dems pledge reforms to protect against sexual harassment
Most of the council’s Democratic caucus issued a joint statement Friday morning committing to city human resources reforms in light of sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.
IRS to resume processing new pandemic tax credit claims from employers
Businesses have filed at least 3.6 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit since the program’s debut. It has distributed at least $232 billion, far exceeding Congress’s initial expectations.
Indiana Chamber, some companies continue DEI work despite backlash
DEI efforts remain popular with the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and some prominent members of the Hoosier business community even as companies elsewhere back away from what has become a culture war flashpoint.
HR-tech firm UKG eliminating 2,200 jobs, including some in Indianapolis
UKG informed employees earlier this week that it was cutting about 14% of its workforce so the company could “aggressively focus on critical areas of growth.”
Report: Women now comprise majority of law associates
The number of women attorneys reached a historic level nationally last year, a finding that Indiana lawyers confirmed they’re seeing in their day-to-day practices.
Indy Chamber announces leadership changes, promotion
The Indy Chamber on Tuesday announced several changes to its leadership ranks, including a new chief financial officer and vice president of government affairs.
IU Health to eliminate noncompete clauses for primary-care docs
The move comes a year after the Indiana General Assembly passed a law banning noncompete clauses in new contracts for physicians practicing primary care. IU Health said it decided to extend the same benefit to physicians who are currently employed.
Economy added 272,000 jobs in May, surging past expectations
The hotter-than-expected data complicates the overall picture of the labor market as Federal Reserve policymakers look for signs of a softening economy as an indication that inflation can come down enough to lower high interest rates later in the year.
U.S. job openings fall to 8.1M, lowest since 2021
Openings remained at historically strong levels despite high interest rates and signs the economy is slowing.
CEOs at public companies got hefty pay raises in 2023
The typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets.