The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published an opinion letter that says the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules on “substitution” of paid leave don’t apply when an employee is receiving pay under a state or local paid family leave program. FMLA leave is … Read more
HONOLULU — After successfully completing its inaugural Junior Volunteer and High School Summer Youth Employment Programs, Kaiser Permanente will be accepting applications for future volunteer opportunities. In addition to volunteer opportunities at the Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, the program will expand to include opportunities at Kaiser Permanente’s Maui Lani and Wailuku clinics. The Junior … Read more
NASA’s acting administrator is moving swiftly to remove diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility—or DEIA—programs from the space agency. In an email sent to agency employees on Wednesday afternoon, acting administrator Janet Petro wrote, “We are taking steps to close all agency DEIA offices and end all DEIA-related contracts in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders … Read more
Dr. Savanna Barry, Florida Sea Grant Regional Specialized Agent for the Nature Coast and administrator of FFA, with Jack Payne, member of the National Sea Grant Advisory Board, at 2024 Sea Grant Week. Florida Sea Grant’s Florida Friendly Fishing certification programs received the 2024 Superior Outreach Programming Teams Award (SOPA) at National Sea Grant Week … Read more
Are you looking to gain residency in Europe while making a smart investment? Europe’s Golden Visa programs offer a unique opportunity to obtain residency in exchange for an investment in real estate or other sectors. With the potential for visa-free travel across the Schengen Area and a pathway to citizenship, these programs have become an … Read more