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Maine Joins California in Push for Enforcement of Employment Laws

Trusaic

Maine joined several other states in crafting legislation intended to expand representative actions for workers with the passage of An Act to Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws (L.D. Civic organizations to assist aggrieved workers in reporting violations of employment laws. 1711) in June. Supporters of L.D.

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Employment Law Overview Ireland

Global People Strategist

Ireland’s employment laws are designed to protect employees’ and employers’ rights and interests. These laws encompass various topics, including employment contracts, working hours, wages, and workplace safety. Fixed-term contracts have a specified end date, while indefinite contracts do not.

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Five Employment Laws You Could Be Breaking (Without Even Knowing It)

Helpside

Every one of your managers needs to have a clear understanding of how these basic employment laws impact the employment relationship. Here are the five employment laws you could be breaking: Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). State-specific employment laws. Bonus Laws- Discrimination.

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EEOC commissioner advises CHROs: Don’t let AI ‘scale discrimination’

HRExecutive

He emphasized the impact of HR technology, citing products from “A to Z” of the employment relationship, encompassing everything from job descriptions to performance management and beyond. In such instances, HR leaders are responsible for ensuring technology is used judiciously to prevent discrimination.

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5 Best Employment Law Firms in 2022

HR Lineup

Employment law refers to labor law, which is set to protect employees’ rights from employers. For this reason, every employer needs legal advice from the best employment lawyers in order to stay abreast with employment law. Our List of Top Labour & Employment Law Firms 2022: 1.

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New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1

HRWatchdog

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! Employers must also notify their local public health department if an “outbreak” occurs at the worksite. Wage and Hour.

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EEOC commissioner on what’s driving the ‘explosion’ of mental health discrimination claims

HRExecutive

Sonderling told a group of CHROs at HRE ’s Strategy Summit this week to be aware of the potential for discriminatory accusations surrounding return-to-office mandates. Disability discrimination is consistently the No. 1 charge of discrimination,” said the commissioner. What that looks like is also significantly changing.”