#LaborRegulation — Bluesky Posts

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2 weeks ago

House approves bill to preempt local employment rules after heated debate The Tennessee House passed Senate Bill 674 (substituted for House Bill 900), which restricts local governments from imposing terms and conditions on private employers. Supporters said the bill prevents a patchwork of rules; opponents warned the language is overly broad and could strip local contracting authority and invite legal challenges.

Tennessee lawmakers just passed a controversial bill that could reshape local employment rules, igniting fierce debate over its potential impact on local hiring and contracting.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 month ago

Senate committee hears split testimony on tougher penalties for plumbing contractors Supporters told the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee that SB 6,197 gives L&I meaningful tools to punish repeat violators and protect public health; opponents — especially smaller nonunion service contractors — warned the bill’s suspension thresholds and rulemaking approach could unfairly punish legitimate, reactive service businesses and risk livelihoods.

A heated debate in the Senate over a bill aimed at cracking down on repeat plumbing violators reveals deep divides between safety advocates and small business concerns.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LaborRegulation #ContractorAccountability

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Observe Lebanon

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7 months ago

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Lebanon's Internal Security Forces shut down an illegal sewing workshop operated by a Syrian national in Bariashit, highlighting efforts to control informal labor amidst concerns over Syrian refugees and economic competition. #Lebanon #SyrianRefugees #LaborRegulation

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Catherine Collingwood 🕊️🧡

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7 months ago

Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations adopted under previous presidential administrations.

The proposed #regulatory changes have several stages to get through before they can take effect, including a public comment period for each one. #LaborRegulation #OSHA #FLSA #Farmworkers #Alarming

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Citizen Portal News California

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8 months ago

Senate passes AB 1515 to regulate Professional Employer Organizations in California Senate votes 3-0 to advance AB 1515 establishing regulations for Professional Employer Organizations.

California is taking a bold step towards clarity in the PEO industry by advancing a bill that could revolutionize how small businesses manage HR and payroll services.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #LaborRegulation #IndustryStandards #SmallBusinessSupport

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