Labor & Workforce

State employees in Kentucky are receiving an upgrade to their benefits package. Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the Personnel Cabinet will amend regulations to offer six weeks of paid family leave.

Toyota said Thursday it will build a new paint facility as part of a $922 million investment at its factory complex in Georgetown, Kentucky, making it the second big addition announced this year at the automaker's largest global manufacturing plant.

Indiana’s unemployment rate has increased more than 1% over the last five months. There was also an increase in the number of unemployment insurance claims filed for the third month in a row.

The Louisville Federation of Musicians Local 11-637, which represents musicians part of the orchestra, recently announced the adoption of a three-year contract with Louisville Orchestra management.

The Communications Workers of America ended their 30-day strike against AT&T in nine southeastern states Sunday, with members returning to work Monday.

In Kentucky, recent research finds Black and Hispanic workers record lower median hourly wages than white workers.

Louisville-based spirits maker Brown-Forman suspended its DEI policies last month after online pressure from a right-wing personality. It joins companies like Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and Harley Davidson in ending their DEI initiatives.

An ordinance allowing people to use their homeless shelter’s address on applications for a job with the city unanimously passed Louisville Metro Council this month. For Louisvillians living in homeless shelters, there are major challenges to getting and maintaining a job.

Kroger recently announced plans to update its store on West Broadway. Some see the move as a way to improve trust with residents in the area.

Commonwealth Theatre Center and StageOne Family Theatre are merging in a move leaders hope will help secure the future of local theater.