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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

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Specifically, the bill aimed to provide workers with the ability to enforce laws governing employment practices and prohibiting workplace discrimination. 1711 also expanded alleged violations from wage and hour claims to include the state’s anti-discrimination laws. 1711) in June. While similar, L.D.

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Arbitrary maximum leave policy, disability discrimination costs retailer $8.6 million

HR Morning

Think the feds aren’t serious about enforcing laws against disability discrimination? Lowe’s is also required to submit regular reports to EEOC verifying compliance with the decree. Check this: A recent case is going to cost home improvement retailer Lowe’s a cool $8.6 District Court Judge André Birotte Jr.

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What the Changes to the Posted Workers Directive Means for Employers

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The Posted Workers Amendment Directive 2018 , which had to be implemented by individual member states by 30 July 2020, offers further protection and ensures compliance. There are strict penalties for non-compliance. Equal treatment between men and women and other provisions on non-discrimination. What about social security?

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CalChamber to Host HR Boot Camps

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CalChamber’s employment law experts (your personal HR trainers) explain and provide compliance information for these core fundamentals: Register Now! Discrimination and harassment prevention. Hiring, including Form I-9 verification and criminal background checks. Discipline and termination. Meal and rest break requirements.

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Vermont Recreational Marijuana Goes Into Effect July 1, 2018

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Although medical marijuana has been legal in the state since 2004, the passage of Act 86 expands protections for medical marijuana cardholders in ways that could potentially impact employers. As of 2004, Vermont has had medical marijuana available to state residents with qualifying conditions. Recreational Marijuana. Medical Marijuana.

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CalChamber to Host Seminar on Leaves of Absence

HRWatchdog

She joined CalChamber in April 2004 as a policy advocate and general counsel, leveraging her 10 years of legal, governmental and legislative experience. Frank oversees and contributes to CalChamber labor law and human resources compliance publications; co-produces and presents webinars and seminars; and heads the Labor Law Helpline.

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New Utah Law Regarding Employer Required COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

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2004 , into law. While the first two are similar to rights that employees may currently exercise under religious and disability discriminations rules at the federal and state level, the third is broad and undefined at this point. On November 16, 2021, Governor Cox signed S.B.