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Booker announces legislation to hold large factory farms accountable and improve animal welfare

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Booker announces legislation to hold large factory farms accountable and improve animal welfare

Margarita M. Phillips November 22, 2022

Booker announces legislation to hold large factory farms accountable and improve animal welfare Legislation would require industrial...

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To fight decades of unfair treatment, Southern service workers launch union

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To fight decades of unfair treatment, Southern service workers launch union

Margarita M. Phillips November 19, 2022

Service workers across the US South signed union cards on Saturday after a three-day summit in Columbia,...

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The importance of buying “Made in America” ​​products

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The importance of buying “Made in America” ​​products

Margarita M. Phillips November 16, 2022

The importance of buying “Made in America” ​​products All Fluoramics products are “Made in the USA”. Fluoramics...

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Southern California Lawyer of the Year

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Southern California Lawyer of the Year

Margarita M. Phillips November 11, 2022

Devoting more than 20 years of her legal career to employment law, Julie Dunne currently works as...

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Breaking the cash habit in Japan by nudging employees

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Breaking the cash habit in Japan by nudging employees

Margarita M. Phillips November 7, 2022

Comment this story Comment If the supply of alternative payment options could stimulate its own demand, Japan...

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What the return of the clocks this weekend means for workers – and if you’ll work an extra hour for free

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What the return of the clocks this weekend means for workers – and if you’ll work an extra hour for free

Margarita M. Phillips November 5, 2022

Get ready because your clock is about to go back an hour this weekend. Daylight saving time...

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FLSA Ninth Circuit Rules Computer Time Employers

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FLSA Ninth Circuit Rules Computer Time Employers

Margarita M. Phillips November 1, 2022

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 On October 24, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision...

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Frontline worker engagement should differ from office worker engagement – ​​here’s how

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Frontline worker engagement should differ from office worker engagement – ​​here’s how

Margarita M. Phillips October 30, 2022

Now more than ever, employee engagement is critical to business success. But frontline workers are often left...

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Shipt sued by DC, Minnesota over worker classification

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Shipt sued by DC, Minnesota over worker classification

Margarita M. Phillips October 27, 2022

District of Columbia and Minnesota attorneys general are suing on-demand delivery provider Shipt, claiming Target Corp. incorrectly...

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[COLUMN] Do I get paid for time spent traveling out of town for work? —

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[COLUMN] Do I get paid for time spent traveling out of town for work? —

Margarita M. Phillips October 23, 2022

Q: I work for a medium-sized California company. I receive a salary, but I am a non-exempt...

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Inslee to propose legislation “codifying” abortion? News Friday

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Inslee to propose legislation “codifying” abortion? News Friday

Margarita M. Phillips October 20, 2022

Announcement coming from Inslee on Friday (TVW)Announcement coming from Inslee on Friday (TVW) On the heels of...

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If a well-paid worker is paid by the day, is he entitled to overtime? Probably – for now.

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If a well-paid worker is paid by the day, is he entitled to overtime? Probably – for now.

Margarita M. Phillips October 14, 2022

ARGUMENT ANALYSIS By Charlotte Garden October 14, 2022 at 5:28 p.m. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard...

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Biden Administration Troubles Remaking Proposed Independent Contractor

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Biden Administration Troubles Remaking Proposed Independent Contractor

Margarita M. Phillips October 11, 2022

The Biden administration has released a long-awaited proposal on how it will approach independent contractor status under...

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Wapato’s parents sue school after disabled son nearly died

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Wapato’s parents sue school after disabled son nearly died

Margarita M. Phillips October 8, 2022

The parents of a former Wapato middle school student have filed a complaint after their son nearly...

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Amazon sues L&I over workplace safety enforcement | Workers Compensation News

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Amazon sues L&I over workplace safety enforcement | Workers Compensation News

Margarita M. Phillips October 6, 2022

Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 0 Amazon Inc. on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Washington State...

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NLRB’s Proposed Rule for Joint Employers Would Undermine Franchised Businesses

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NLRB’s Proposed Rule for Joint Employers Would Undermine Franchised Businesses

Margarita M. Phillips September 28, 2022

A proposed rule change could jeopardize the future of franchise businesses in America. The Democratic-controlled National Labor...

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issues $1.8 million in apprenticeship grants

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issues $1.8 million in apprenticeship grants

Margarita M. Phillips September 25, 2022

TUMWATER – More than $1.8 million in state grants are being awarded to support apprenticeships across the...

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Eyes on Sacramento: California Legislative Update | payne and fears

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Eyes on Sacramento: California Legislative Update | payne and fears

Margarita M. Phillips September 24, 2022

Presentation: California Department of Civil Rights No, this is not a new government agency. Instead, the Department...

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Los Angeles Commission Supports Fair Building Degassing

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Los Angeles Commission Supports Fair Building Degassing

Margarita M. Phillips September 21, 2022

Los Angeles moved closer to carbon-free buildings when the Climate Emergency Mobilizing Commission (CEMC) voted September 20...

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Johnson sponsors bill to let teens work longer hours

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Johnson sponsors bill to let teens work longer hours

Margarita M. Phillips September 19, 2022

Due to the country’s current labor shortage, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) unveiled legislation Sept. 14 that...

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Page not found | The National Law Review

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Page not found | The National Law Review

Margarita M. Phillips September 16, 2022

Legal disclaimer You are responsible for reading, understanding and agreeing to the National Law Review (NLR) and...

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One Rule to Rule Them All: A Congressional Effort to Ban Non-Competition for Hourly Workers | Foley & Lardner LLP

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One Rule to Rule Them All: A Congressional Effort to Ban Non-Competition for Hourly Workers | Foley & Lardner LLP

Margarita M. Phillips September 13, 2022

Non-competition agreements have long been under attack at the state level. Across the country, states have imposed...

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Does the First Amendment protect lawyers who lie?

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Does the First Amendment protect lawyers who lie?

Margarita M. Phillips September 12, 2022

Two of the nation’s leading bar associations recently issued warnings about lawyers who mislead the public, make...

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The High Price of a Seat at the Fast Food Council Table: AB 257 Drives Up Labor Costs in the Fast Food Industry | Epstein Becker & Green

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The High Price of a Seat at the Fast Food Council Table: AB 257 Drives Up Labor Costs in the Fast Food Industry | Epstein Becker & Green

Margarita M. Phillips September 9, 2022

On September 5, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 257, also known as the...

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Will India leave IPEF? – Opinion

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Will India leave IPEF? – Opinion

Margarita M. Phillips September 7, 2022

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY As part of the hyperactive senior-level and ministerial-level talks launched during US President Joe...

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When we talk about systemic inequalities in the United States, let’s not forget one of the most intractable: geography.

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When we talk about systemic inequalities in the United States, let’s not forget one of the most intractable: geography.

Margarita M. Phillips September 5, 2022

When we talk about systemic inequalities in the United States, let’s not forget one of the most...

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Mark Weisbrot: Workers should end GOP minority rule | Columnists

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Mark Weisbrot: Workers should end GOP minority rule | Columnists

Margarita M. Phillips September 3, 2022

In 2021, just 10.3% of American workers were union members, less than half the proportion we had...

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California court finds executives liable for wage and hour claims

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California court finds executives liable for wage and hour claims

Margarita M. Phillips August 31, 2022

Related practices and jurisdictions Wednesday, August 31, 2022 The California Court of Appeals ruled in Sever-Iloff c....

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California lawmakers approve landmark fast food worker bill

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California lawmakers approve landmark fast food worker bill

Margarita M. Phillips August 29, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Monday proposed a cutting-edge measure that would give more than...

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California weighs rules giving fast food workers more power

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California weighs rules giving fast food workers more power

Margarita M. Phillips August 27, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Since moving to California from Mexico 24 years ago, Maria Bernal has supported...

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14 U.S. ships earn groundbreaking labor certification

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14 U.S. ships earn groundbreaking labor certification

Margarita M. Phillips August 25, 2022

A fleet of U.S. fishing vessels has become the second to achieve the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and...

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Law firms Carpenter & Zuckerman and Ellzey & Associates win $212,000 verdict against Austin’s Yellow Rose adult entertainment club for multiple violations of Fair Labor Standards Act

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Law firms Carpenter & Zuckerman and Ellzey & Associates win $212,000 verdict against Austin’s Yellow Rose adult entertainment club for multiple violations of Fair Labor Standards Act

Margarita M. Phillips August 24, 2022

AUSTIN, TX, August 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Law firms Carpenter & Zuckerman (CZ Law) and Ellzey &...

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Federal movement to reform H-2A visa program, local calls for changes to seasonal work regulations – Reuters

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Federal movement to reform H-2A visa program, local calls for changes to seasonal work regulations – Reuters

Margarita M. Phillips August 22, 2022

ROCHESTER — With an estimated 47 million Americans leaving their jobs in 2021, lawmakers have called for...

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Federal climate jobs are a boon for RI workers

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Federal climate jobs are a boon for RI workers

Margarita M. Phillips August 20, 2022

Priscilla De La Cruz and Patrick Crowley | Guest columnists Priscilla De La Cruz is Senior Director...

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Labor flags new fuel standards in bid to boost EV adoption

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Labor flags new fuel standards in bid to boost EV adoption

Margarita M. Phillips August 18, 2022

The federal government has taken the first step towards introducing new fuel emission standards to bring more...

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Mississippi Wing Stop will reimburse wages for labor violations

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Mississippi Wing Stop will reimburse wages for labor violations

Margarita M. Phillips August 17, 2022

SOUTHAVEN, Miss A Mississippi franchise operator of five chicken wing restaurant chains was illegally deducting money from...

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USI: announces that the RTO air pollution prevention equipment with the damaged parts, has been repaired and gradually resumed production on August 15.

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USI: announces that the RTO air pollution prevention equipment with the damaged parts, has been repaired and gradually resumed production on August 15.

Margarita M. Phillips August 15, 2022

close Provided by: USI CORPORATION SEQ_NO 1 announcement date...

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Taco Bell franchisee nears OT deal after High Court revival

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Taco Bell franchisee nears OT deal after High Court revival

Margarita M. Phillips August 13, 2022

By Hailey Konnath (August 12, 2022, 8:52 p.m. EDT) — A Taco Bell franchisee has reached a...

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A warning from New York farms

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A warning from New York farms

Margarita M. Phillips August 11, 2022

NOVA SCOTIA — Providing farm workers with the overtime benefits that most others receive is one of...

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Commonwealth Games 2022 continues; John Barilaro investigation continues; The work climate bill enters the Senate; Dominic Perrottet defends the commercial role of David Elliott

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Commonwealth Games 2022 continues; John Barilaro investigation continues; The work climate bill enters the Senate; Dominic Perrottet defends the commercial role of David Elliott

Margarita M. Phillips August 8, 2022

Australia could help drivers save billions of dollars by complying with fuel efficiency rules imposed by other...

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Struggling Brevard County medical business now under federal investigation – WFTV

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Struggling Brevard County medical business now under federal investigation – WFTV

Margarita M. Phillips August 6, 2022

VIDEO: Struggling Brevard County medical business now under federal investigation Struggling Brevard County medical business now under...

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Beware of the contract clause that burdens American workers with debt

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Beware of the contract clause that burdens American workers with debt

Margarita M. Phillips August 4, 2022

The bite of a TRAP can be especially painful when a worker has been led to believe...

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Ultra-fast fashion vs environment: the new trend still appeals to the public despite the harmful consequences

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Ultra-fast fashion vs environment: the new trend still appeals to the public despite the harmful consequences

Margarita M. Phillips August 2, 2022

High-speed fashion has attracted hordes of young trendsetters shopping for reasonably priced clothes online amid rising inflation,...

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Labor lawyers at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP file suit against Shoe Emporium Inc. for allegedly failing to reimburse employees

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Labor lawyers at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP file suit against Shoe Emporium Inc. for allegedly failing to reimburse employees

Margarita M. Phillips July 31, 2022

Law firm of Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP For more information about the class action lawsuit...

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Former Deputy Franklin Vs. County Sheriff’s Trial Dismissed

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Former Deputy Franklin Vs. County Sheriff’s Trial Dismissed

Margarita M. Phillips July 29, 2022

The latest event in a long-running legal battle between a former Franklin County deputy and Sheriff Jim...

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6 Amazing Ways The IoT Is Shaping Long-Term Trucking

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6 Amazing Ways The IoT Is Shaping Long-Term Trucking

Margarita M. Phillips July 27, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving innovation in many industries, and trucking is no exception. As...

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Pennsylvania Federal Court Ruling Challenges Prevailing View That Judicial Approval Is a Prerequisite to Settling Individual FLSA Claims | Smaller

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Pennsylvania Federal Court Ruling Challenges Prevailing View That Judicial Approval Is a Prerequisite to Settling Individual FLSA Claims | Smaller

Margarita M. Phillips July 25, 2022

Since the Eleventh Circuit decided Lynn’s Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350 (11th Cir....

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California truckers halt protests against ‘gig worker’ law this weekend as port activity slows

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California truckers halt protests against ‘gig worker’ law this weekend as port activity slows

Margarita M. Phillips July 23, 2022

July 23 (Reuters) – Independent truckers who demonstrated at California’s bustling Oakland Seaport over the past week...

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Protests halt movement of goods at Port of Oakland

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Protests halt movement of goods at Port of Oakland

Margarita M. Phillips July 21, 2022

Protesting truckers halted traffic at a Northern California port, one of the busiest in the United States,...

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Fauci will retire by the end of Biden’s first term

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Fauci will retire by the end of Biden’s first term

Margarita M. Phillips July 19, 2022

LGBTQ immigrant rights groups have hailed the Biden administration’s decision to end a Centers for Disease Control...

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The language rule for caregivers for residence could be relaxed

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The language rule for caregivers for residence could be relaxed

Margarita M. Phillips July 17, 2022

The government is considering changing Chinese language proficiency requirements to make it easier for migrant caregivers to...

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Medical Services Driver FLSA Status Decision Overturned

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Medical Services Driver FLSA Status Decision Overturned

Margarita M. Phillips July 14, 2022

A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a lower court’s summary judgment and remanded a case over...

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US lawmakers ask Biden administration why some Chinese solar giants dropped slave list

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US lawmakers ask Biden administration why some Chinese solar giants dropped slave list

Margarita M. Phillips July 12, 2022

July 12 (Reuters) – Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday asked U.S. Customs officials to explain why three major...

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The Future in Motion Since 1998™

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The Future in Motion Since 1998™

Margarita M. Phillips July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022 03:54:53 UTC EDITORS CHOICE How to keep your electric car battery healthy Jul 10,...

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Biden’s Labor Department Threatens to Expand California War to Self-Employed

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Biden’s Labor Department Threatens to Expand California War to Self-Employed

Margarita M. Phillips July 9, 2022

As life in the United States is getting more expensive, more than a quarter of the public...

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Show Support for Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Cruiser

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Show Support for Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office Cruiser

Margarita M. Phillips July 5, 2022

New Sheriff’s Cruiser salutes servicemen and women The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office has a new cruiser to...

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Two North Carolina petitions seek to resolve public employee wages and benefits

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Two North Carolina petitions seek to resolve public employee wages and benefits

Margarita M. Phillips July 4, 2022

Petitions of the week By Kalvis Golde Jul 3, 2022 at 9:50 p.m. The Petitions of the...

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Judge Jackson Sworn In, EEOC President’s Term Ends

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Judge Jackson Sworn In, EEOC President’s Term Ends

Margarita M. Phillips July 1, 2022

NLRB GC provides an update on recent solutions. Remember in September 2021 when the buzz reported on...

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Waiters illegally had to share tips with PA bosses: Feds

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Waiters illegally had to share tips with PA bosses: Feds

Margarita M. Phillips June 29, 2022

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Biden and Xi to engage in coming weeks: White House official

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Biden and Xi to engage in coming weeks: White House official

Margarita M. Phillips June 28, 2022

US President Joe Biden is expected to have the opportunity to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping...

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Amazon exports American working conditions to Europe

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Amazon exports American working conditions to Europe

Margarita M. Phillips June 26, 2022

(MENAFN-Panama Newsroom) News – At many Amazon facilities in Poland, Czechia and Slovakia, staff are often working...

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Commercial Assurance Considerations for Increased FLSA Enforcement

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Commercial Assurance Considerations for Increased FLSA Enforcement

Margarita M. Phillips June 23, 2022

We recently discussed how House Democrats sought to amend the federal Labor Standards Act (LSA) as part...

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How Days of Rest Law Changes May Affect Sick Employers

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How Days of Rest Law Changes May Affect Sick Employers

Margarita M. Phillips June 21, 2022

By Darren Mungerson (June 21, 2022, 6:12 p.m. EDT) – Illinois’ One-in-Seven-Day Rest Act, or ODRISA, requires...

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UniFocus Helps Prepare Future Hospitality Leaders with Labor Management Technology Donation to Purdue University’s Union Club Hotel, Autograph Collection

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UniFocus Helps Prepare Future Hospitality Leaders with Labor Management Technology Donation to Purdue University’s Union Club Hotel, Autograph Collection

Margarita M. Phillips June 20, 2022

DALLAS, TX – UniFocus, the leading provider of workforce management systems, is pleased to announce that it...

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AFL-CIO Convention Intensifies Fight to Obtain Documented Status for All Migrants – People’s World

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AFL-CIO Convention Intensifies Fight to Obtain Documented Status for All Migrants – People’s World

Margarita M. Phillips June 16, 2022

Art by Favianna Rodriqguez / via AFL-CIO PHILADELPHIA (PAI) — After a discussion ranging from practical workers’...

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Workers at Morrill’s teen mental health facility seek to unionize

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Workers at Morrill’s teen mental health facility seek to unionize

Margarita M. Phillips June 14, 2022

Workers at a teenage mental health program and school in Morrill say they plan to form a...

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PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER – Washington, DC, United States | Works

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PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER – Washington, DC, United States | Works

Margarita M. Phillips June 12, 2022

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Senior Project Manager manages the most complex projects of...

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Colorado to launch online portal to help agriculture industry comply with labor laws

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Colorado to launch online portal to help agriculture industry comply with labor laws

Margarita M. Phillips June 11, 2022

June 6, 2022 Last year, Colorado lawmakers passed sweeping legislation designed to improve working conditions for farm...

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Senate approves Senator Euer’s bill to develop offshore wind power

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Senate approves Senator Euer’s bill to develop offshore wind power

Margarita M. Phillips June 7, 2022

STATE HOUSE – Rhode Island would open the door to much more renewable energy for the state...

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Canada-Panama match canceled in labor and equal pay dispute

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Canada-Panama match canceled in labor and equal pay dispute

Margarita M. Phillips June 6, 2022

Placeholder while loading article actions Canada’s men’s national team refused to play a match on Sunday against...

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New York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas

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New York lawmakers pass bill limiting warehouse productivity quotas

Margarita M. Phillips June 4, 2022

The New York State Assembly passed a bill to limit warehouse productivity quotas soon after it was...

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House Democrats salary theft amendment introduces changes to FLSA

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House Democrats salary theft amendment introduces changes to FLSA

Margarita M. Phillips May 31, 2022

Earlier this month, Democrats in the House of Representatives introduced the “Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery...

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UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet ends China visit with cautious criticism of Xinjiang

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UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet ends China visit with cautious criticism of Xinjiang

Margarita M. Phillips May 29, 2022

Placeholder while loading article actions SHENZHEN, China — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle...

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Apple union push faces setback; Atlanta organizers withdraw ballot offer

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Apple union push faces setback; Atlanta organizers withdraw ballot offer

Margarita M. Phillips May 27, 2022

Shoppers walk past an Apple Store at Franklin Park Mall during Black Friday. Shoppers head to stores...

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After Viking River Cruises, Legislature May Try to Preserve Private Attorney General Model – Lawsuits, Appeals and Compensation

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After Viking River Cruises, Legislature May Try to Preserve Private Attorney General Model – Lawsuits, Appeals and Compensation

Margarita M. Phillips May 24, 2022

In Viking River Cruises, Inc. vs. Moriana, Case No. 20-1573, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari...

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Ryan Reynolds says his wife Blake Lively has ‘higher standards’ for raising their 3 daughters: ‘Blake runs the show’

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Ryan Reynolds says his wife Blake Lively has ‘higher standards’ for raising their 3 daughters: ‘Blake runs the show’

Margarita M. Phillips May 22, 2022

Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds regularly make headlines for their powerhouse movie projects and humorous couple...

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What companies need to know as DOL seeks to kill the Trump-era gig economy rule (again) | Fisher Phillips

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What companies need to know as DOL seeks to kill the Trump-era gig economy rule (again) | Fisher Phillips

Margarita M. Phillips May 20, 2022

The saga continues for companies that rely on a gig-economy business model as the feds just challenged...

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Royal Kebab, Curry and Aangan are being sued for FLSA violations that approach default

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Royal Kebab, Curry and Aangan are being sued for FLSA violations that approach default

Margarita M. Phillips May 18, 2022

Royal Kebab, Curry and Aangan are being sued for FLSA violations that approach default By Matthew Russell...

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FACT SHEET: US-EU Trade and Technology Council Sets Economic and Technology Policies and Initiatives

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FACT SHEET: US-EU Trade and Technology Council Sets Economic and Technology Policies and Initiatives

Margarita M. Phillips May 16, 2022

New policies will strengthen our economic partnership and update the rules of the global economy Read the...

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Labor Law: Pay your interns – whether the law requires it or not | Local business news

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Labor Law: Pay your interns – whether the law requires it or not | Local business news

Margarita M. Phillips May 14, 2022

By KAREN MICHAEL Special Envoy Many high school and college students are about to start their summer...

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Ex-employee files labor law suit against Macon GEICO

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Ex-employee files labor law suit against Macon GEICO

Margarita M. Phillips May 12, 2022

A former GEICO call center worker in Macon is suing the insurance company for allegedly violating federal...

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Labor shortages disproportionately affect non-union businesses

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Labor shortages disproportionately affect non-union businesses

Margarita M. Phillips May 10, 2022

LA GRANGE, IL – A review of the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) 2018-2021 surveys of...

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Attorney General Raoul leads coalition calling for federal contract workers to be paid fair wages – The Southland Journal

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Attorney General Raoul leads coalition calling for federal contract workers to be paid fair wages – The Southland Journal

Margarita M. Phillips May 9, 2022

Attorney General Raoul leads coalition calling for federal contract workers to receive fair wages (Chicago, IL) –...

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What can I do if my employer doesn’t give me enough breaks in Hawaii?

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What can I do if my employer doesn’t give me enough breaks in Hawaii?

Margarita M. Phillips May 6, 2022

These short breaks are considered compensable work hours under federal law, which means your employer cannot deduct...

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SECTION 000200 Tender Notice – InForum

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SECTION 000200 Tender Notice – InForum

Margarita M. Phillips May 4, 2022

SECTION 000200 INVITATION TO TENDER Notice is hereby given that MOORHEAD PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA will...

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Boss who didn’t give new hire non-refundable vacation blasted online

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Boss who didn’t give new hire non-refundable vacation blasted online

Margarita M. Phillips May 2, 2022

A boss who said he was unable to give a new employee time off for a pre-scheduled...

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Truckers hope bill will bring long-awaited overtime pay to their field |

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Truckers hope bill will bring long-awaited overtime pay to their field |

Margarita M. Phillips April 30, 2022

JESSICA WEHRMAN CQ-Roll Call Truck driver Tilden Curl says there’s an old adage in the trucking industry:...

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Exploitation or experience: students discuss the debate on internship compensation

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Exploitation or experience: students discuss the debate on internship compensation

Margarita M. Phillips April 29, 2022

As summer approaches, many Cornelians lock down their summer jobs and internships. For some students, however, an...

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California Assembly Bill 2932 Four Day Work Week Act

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California Assembly Bill 2932 Four Day Work Week Act

Margarita M. Phillips April 27, 2022

Related practices and jurisdictions Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Assembly Bill 2932, a new bill proposed by California...

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Opinion: Messy politics? More like Hamilton County mayoral candidates in a tight race

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Opinion: Messy politics? More like Hamilton County mayoral candidates in a tight race

Margarita M. Phillips April 26, 2022

The May 3 Democratic-Republican primary is clearly approaching, and the races that were already hot now are...

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Arlington County Board Approves Amazon’s Plans for PenPlace in Seat 2

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Arlington County Board Approves Amazon’s Plans for PenPlace in Seat 2

Margarita M. Phillips April 23, 2022

Placeholder while loading article actions Amazon will begin turning an undeveloped strip of Arlington County into the...

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US court orders Lewes landscaper to pay $50,000 in damages

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US court orders Lewes landscaper to pay $50,000 in damages

Margarita M. Phillips April 22, 2022

A United States District Court judge has ordered a Lewes-based landscaping company and its owner to pay...

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Vosges Haut-Chocolat celebrates Transparency Global certification by supporting Earth Day

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Vosges Haut-Chocolat celebrates Transparency Global certification by supporting Earth Day

Margarita M. Phillips April 20, 2022

NEW YORK, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Transparency Global, a company with a mission to accelerate the...

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Australian Prime Minister promises not to cut universal health care if re-elected

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Australian Prime Minister promises not to cut universal health care if re-elected

Margarita M. Phillips April 18, 2022

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison gestures as he delivers a statement at the United Nations Climate Change...

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Revisit California. ‘Right of recall’ as in-person work resumes

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Revisit California. ‘Right of recall’ as in-person work resumes

Margarita M. Phillips April 15, 2022

By Lauren Gafa and Amber Healy (April 15, 2022, 12:14 p.m. EDT) — In response to the...

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Senator demands answers from FDA

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Senator demands answers from FDA

Margarita M. Phillips April 13, 2022

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent...

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Tree cutter found dead hanged; 32 hour work week

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Tree cutter found dead hanged; 32 hour work week

Margarita M. Phillips April 10, 2022

SAN DIEGO, CA — As the weekend winds down, we’ve rounded up all the stories you may...

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Is a 4-day work week beneficial? What a business expert says

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Is a 4-day work week beneficial? What a business expert says

Margarita M. Phillips April 9, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WATE) – A study published in Iceland that looked at the benefits of a four-day...

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THSRC and TRA seek NT$79 million compensation from cement company

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THSRC and TRA seek NT$79 million compensation from cement company

Margarita M. Phillips April 7, 2022

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY: A plan must be in place in case TRA workers are out of work...

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Ruling overturned by Ninth Circuit against United Behavioral Health

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Ruling overturned by Ninth Circuit against United Behavioral Health

Margarita M. Phillips April 5, 2022

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed the landmark decision for the Northern District of California...

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