Tag Archives: employers

Americans have poor math skills. It’s a threat to US standing in the global economy, employers say

BOSTON (AP) — Like a lot of high school students, Kevin Tran loves superheroes, though perhaps for different reasons than his classmates. “They’re all insanely smart. In their regular jobs they’re engineers, they’re scientists,” said Tran, 17. “And you can’t do any of those things without math.” Tran also loves …

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New California Law Prohibits Employers From Asking About Previous Cannabis Use

Two California laws are expected to take effect Jan. 1 that will prevent most employers from discriminating against one’s personal cannabis use, with the latest bill—if approved by the governor—making it unlawful for employers to ask employees, or applicants, about prior use. Senate Bill 700, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford …

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U.S. employers covering weight-loss drugs could nearly double in 2024 – survey

The number of U.S. employers who cover obesity medications, including Wegovy from Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) that belongs to a class of GLP-1 drugs, could nearly double next year, according to a survey. The survey of 502 employers by Accolade (ACCD.O), a company that provides healthcare programs for employers, and research firm Savanta said …

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