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EEOC Systemic Discrimination Cases Double

November 21, 2023

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According to a new report, in 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) took significant strides against systemic discrimination. All in all, the agency states that this was a year of robust action and impactful outcomes. Overall, the EEOC’s Fiscal Year 2023 Agency Financial Report (AFR) sheds light on its financial management and key performance results. The agency made the...

Employers Report Surge in Previous Year Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

November 14, 2023

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A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the workforce. Overall, the report examines the key factors contributing to the increase as reported to the BLS. In December 2022, th...

OSHA & NLRB Boost Whistleblower Protections

November 7, 2023

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On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In summary, the two agencies will provide more information-sharing, outreach, and training efforts on whistleblower provisions. Both a...

IRS Announces Higher 2024 Retirement Limits

November 7, 2023

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On November 1st, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) unveiled updated retirement contribution limits for retirement plans beginning in 2024. In summary, the agency stated that these adjustments are part of its commitment to help Americans secure their financial futures. Previously, in August 2023, the IRS announced a two-year transitional period for employers to implement a Roth IRA catch-...

Deadly Rooftop Fall Underscores Urgency of Fall Prevention Measures

November 6, 2023

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As stated in a November 3 news release, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a construction company that failed to institute proper fall prevention measures. In this case, the incident occurred at a Glen Cove, New York, worksite on April 14th, 2023. Subsequently, a federal workplace safety investigation under OSHA found that a Huntington contractor could have ...

Good-Faith Compliance May Prevent Penalties

March 7, 2023

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On February 27, the California Court of Appeal, 2nd District, announced a ruling involving wage penalties and “good faith compliance.” Markedly, the decision was in response to a May 2022 California Supreme Court ruling on meal and rest break premiums. Generally, that ruling stated that premium payments owed under Labor Code section 226.7 for meal and rest breaks constitute “wages.” The Court ...

DOL Replaces Contractor Religious Exemption Rule

March 7, 2023

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On February 28, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a memo on religious exemption. By and large, the document explains the rescission of a previous 2020 rule that applied religious exemption to federal contractors and subcontractors. That rule, “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exempt...

Employer Willfully Exposed Workers to Eye Hazards

March 7, 2023

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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a Texas metal-plating company willfully exposed workers to eye injuries for over a decade. Markedly, the El Paso jewelry metal-plating finisher exposed workers to serious hazards. Such hazards include willfully failing to protect people working with dangerous acids and other chemicals. Previously, in January 2023, OSHA issue...

EEOC Issues Document on Preventing Military Service Employment Discrimination

November 15, 2022

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On November 10th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a resource document on employment discrimination based on military service. Specifically, the document describes federal protections from unlawful discrimination against service members and veterans. Called “Protections Against Employment Discrimination for Service Members and Veterans,” the document was j...

California to Allow “Designated Person” Leave

November 15, 2022

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According to the National Law Review, beginning January 1st, 2023, California will allow employees to take “designated person” leave. Comparatively, the state currently allows workers to take leave for a broad scope of family members. This law, however, creates a new covered category known as the “designated person.” Earlier, in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the state’s Pay...

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