Sentences with phrase «vulnerable workers act»

On Tuesday, March 4, 2013, New Democrat MPP Jonah Schein introduced Bill 170, the Greater Protection for Interns and Vulnerable Workers Act, which, if passed, would create various amendments to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 («ESA») affecting employers who engage interns.

Last month, Bill 170, a private member's bill known as the Greater Protection for Interns and Vulnerable Workers Act, was introduced.

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Deborah Axt, Deputy Director of Make the Road New York, said: «By signing the Wage Theft Prevention Act, Governor Paterson makes a commitment that New York State will finally stand up for workers, crack down on lawless employers, and use the power of the State to ensure fair, treatment for vulnerable, low - wage immigrant workers.»

The Act is a long and complicated one, adding significant operational expense to employers in implementation, and leaving many workers vulnerable given gaps in protection.

We are delighted that the Supreme Court has recognised that the UK's State Immunity Act is too generous to foreign states, preventing employees, including many vulnerable workers, accessing justice and going well beyond the requirements of international law.

The facts involved the Care Standards Act 2000 (CSA 2000), s 82 which by s 82 (1) places a duty on those caring for vulnerable adults to refer to the secretary of state any care worker whose conduct was such that harm could thereby be caused to such vulnerable adults.