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Category Archives: Legislative Activity

New Labor and Employment Laws in California

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Laura B. Chaimowitz

California Governor Jerry Brown has recently signed into law several pieces of legislation that will significantly affect California employers.  The new laws are even worth reading for non-California employers as they will give you an idea of what the future … Continue reading →

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Employment Law Changes in Healthcare Bill

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Eric Welter

The blog Jottings By An Employer’s Lawyer has a post with several links to other blogs that have found employment law changes hidden in the recent health care legislation.  The post is here.  The two changes referenced deal with the … Continue reading →

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Administration Considers Controversial High Road Contracting Policy

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Eric Welter

The Obama Administration is considering implementing new rules on how government contracts are awarded that would take the contractor’s labor practices into consideration when evaluating proposals.  More after the break.

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Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Signed Into Law

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Eric Welter

President Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 into law today.  The story is here.  Bill tracking is here.  The text of the bill can be found here.  More after the break. UPDATE (2.11.2009):  What Ledbetter Has … Continue reading →

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Workplace Bullying Legislation (aka “Employment Lawyer Full-Employment Act”)

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Eric Welter

The ABA Journal has an article on legislation pending in 13 states that would create a cause of action for workplace bullying.  Such legislation, while well-intended, would open the floodgates to lawsuits over every perceived slight in the workplace.

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Federal Employment Law Wish-List

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Eric Welter

A new bill has been introduced in the House and Senate to significantly amend the federal labor and employment laws.  (Hat tip to Workplace Prof Blog.) UPDATE:  A commentary piece in the Wall Street Journal on Feb. 8, 2008, discusses … Continue reading →

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Legislative Activity

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Eric Welter

Here are some notes on recent legislative activity.

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Protection For Transgender People Extended in Montgomery County, Maryland

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Eric Welter

Continuing a thread of comments today and yesterday, we note the passing of legislation in Montgomery County, Maryland, extending protection from discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, cable television service and taxicab service to transgender people.  In a press release … Continue reading →

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House Passes Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Eric Welter

On November 7, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007.  The Act, if enacted into law, would extend the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to bar discrimination against an individual based … Continue reading →

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