Before announcing the bill signing, the governor outlined several other school safety measures he and lawmakers have promoted, including $100 million for school security upgrades in schools and $5 million for upgrades at colleges. The state is also adding 28 employees to the school safety center to work with districts […]
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Weed in the Workplace: D.C. City Council Approves Bill Restricting Employer Cannabis Testing | Blogs | Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
Washington, D.C. is poised to join a growing number of state and local jurisdictions that restrict employers from testing employees for cannabis use as a condition of employment. On Tuesday, June 7, the D.C. City Council approved the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act. The bill is pending approval by D.C. […]
EEOC Union Again Alleges Labor Law Breach Over Office Return (1)
The EEOC is violating labor law by unilaterally changing its safety plan and doubling the days workers must come to the office, according to an unfair labor practice charge filed by the union representing agency employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent changes require employees to work at the office […]
new labour laws: How employees’ working hours, annual leave will change under the new labour laws
To revamp the regulations governing employer-employee relationship and reform the labour laws the government has released four Labour Codes. The newly enacted Labour Codes lay down an array of reforms relating to wages, social security (pension, gratuity), labour welfare, health, safety and working conditions (including that of women). In the […]
It May be Time to Review Employment Policies: Regulations on the Horizon for Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools | Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Employers’ use of artificial intelligence in assessing job applicants and employees has increased rapidly throughout the last decade. These tools are used in a variety of contexts, such as making hiring decisions, determining promotions, and evaluating employee performance. However, as more employers implement forms of artificial intelligence in their hiring […]
The Next Battleground for Gig Worker Labor Laws: Massachusetts
Less than two years after a fierce election fight in California, gig companies like Uber and Lyft are again colliding with labor groups, politicians and the courts over a ballot measure in Massachusetts that would preserve the independent status of drivers for the companies. The Massachusetts proposition would guarantee workers […]
Southwest Airlines files lawsuit against Colorado after being fined $1.3M in labor law violations | Business
Southwest Airlines is suing Colorado after the state ordered the company to pay $1.3 million in fines for violating the state’s labor laws relating to sick leave during the pandemic. A March 18 citation from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says Southwest Airlines has violated “dozens” of labor […]
Southwest Airlines faces $1.3 million in fines over “systemic violations” of Colorado labor laws
Southwest Airlines faces $1.3 million in fines after Colorado regulators found “systemic violations” of dozens of state labor laws, including sick leave policies for workers with COVID-19. But the Dallas-based airline, which is Denver International Airport’s second-largest carrier, is firing back through a series of newly filed legal challenges, including […]
Colorado fines Southwest Airlines for alleged violations of COVID-19 labor laws
Southwest Airlines is facing $1.3 million in fines for allegedly violating Colorado’s labor laws. In a citation, the state’s department of labor and employment said it conducted a lengthy investigation, and found dozens of violations, mostly related to Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, which mandates protections for workers related […]
The Nine-Figure Company That Exclusively Hires Underdogs
A high-performing and motivated team is essential for any business looking to achieve a lot in a short space of time. Business leaders spend much of their work week making this a reality, and some crack the puzzle. While different strategies are effective for different companies, one thing cannot be […]