Sentences with phrase «allowed federal workers»

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When employers do allow short, non-meal breaks, they are required to pay workers for the time they take, which federal law states can range between 5 and 20 minutes per break.

Last April, facing a Federal Court lawsuit launched by unions over the HD Mining workers, the federal government introduced reforms to the program, including removing a provision that allowed employers to pay temporary foreign workers up to 15 per cent less than the prevailing CanadiaFederal Court lawsuit launched by unions over the HD Mining workers, the federal government introduced reforms to the program, including removing a provision that allowed employers to pay temporary foreign workers up to 15 per cent less than the prevailing Canadiafederal government introduced reforms to the program, including removing a provision that allowed employers to pay temporary foreign workers up to 15 per cent less than the prevailing Canadian wage.

Under new rules just introduced by the Obama administration, companies contracting with the federal government are now obliged to allow both full and part - time workers to accrue paid leave which they can use for anything from preventative doctor's visits, to staying in bed and sipping chicken soup, to caring for an ill family member.

The federal government announced initial changes in April, scrapping an aspect of the program that allowed employers to pay foreign workers as much as 15 per cent less than the average wage for a job.

Federal officials allow only one application for each foreign worker.

To make it easier for parents to bond with their new children, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act allows for twelve weeks of unpaid leave for certain workers when a child is born or adopted.

While federal law allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave, Cuomo's plan would allow New Yorkers to collect a portion of their paycheck while staying at home to care for loved ones.

A bill in Congress introduced by Rep. John Faso, R - Kinderhook, would address this by changing the absolute liability standard, which mandates that employers are on the hook for injuries, regardless of worker negligence, by allowing projects receiving federal funds to be exempt.

But now federal officials are allowing states to keep that small business definition the way it is currently, up to 50 workers.

Following three state appellate court rulings in the second appellate division in September 2017 requiring healthcare agencies to pay home care workers for all their hours on 24 - hour shifts, Governor Cuomo's Department of Labor issued «emergency regulations» in October consistent with contrary federal court rulings allowing payment for only 13 hours.

A popular federal scholarship program for low - income and disadvantaged undergraduates that was scheduled to end this year has won a reprieve, thanks to reforms in the process that allows foreign workers to hold high - tech U.S. jobs.

Lax federal regulations allow some workers to accumulate dangerous amounts of lead in their blood, but California is taking the first steps toward safer standards

In particular, NSF is thinking about asking Congress for special hiring authority, a mechanism that would allow the agency to bring in senior scientists at salaries above what they can typically offer federal workers.

Unions will push for a radical overhaul of Australia's «joke» workplace relations laws to allow millions more workers to push for substantial wage increases Laws related to pregnancy, leave and breastfeeding rights in the workplace exist at the federal and state level.

2018-04-08 12:19 Unions will push for a radical overhaul of Australia's «joke» workplace relations laws to allow millions more workers to push for substantial wage increases Laws related to pregnancy, leave and breastfeeding rights in the workplace exist at the federal and state level.

A seventh allotment for janitors, clerical workers, and substitute teachers has also been reduced (by 18.6 %) if you take into account federal stimulus funding that allowed North Carolina to pay these workers from federal funds on a temporary basis in FY 2010 - 11.

[4] federal stimulus funding that allowed North Carolina to pay these workers from federal funds on a temporary basis in FY 2010 - 11: http://www.ncjustice.org/sites/default/files/BTC%20Brief%20-%20Federal%20Funds%20and%20Education.pdf

The Workers» Compensation Information System (WCIS) is the Department of Transportation (DOT) Information Technology system used to manage the Department's workers» compensation program by providing features and functions to allow authorized personnel to transmit workers» compensation claims and to monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act Workers» Compensation Information System (WCIS) is the Department of Transportation (DOT) Information Technology system used to manage the Department's workers» compensation program by providing features and functions to allow authorized personnel to transmit workers» compensation claims and to monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers» compensation program by providing features and functions to allow authorized personnel to transmit workers» compensation claims and to monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers» compensation claims and to monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers» compensation cases established with the United States Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA).

WCIS uses the information within an automated computer system to provide the timely and accurate transmission of Workers» Compensation Claims (CA - 1 and CA - 2) through the WCIS to the Department of Labor (DOL) and allow workers» compensation specialists and managers to monitor the status of those cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act Workers» Compensation Claims (CA - 1 and CA - 2) through the WCIS to the Department of Labor (DOL) and allow workers» compensation specialists and managers to monitor the status of those cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers» compensation specialists and managers to monitor the status of those cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA).

WCIS collects information to provide an automated computer system to allow workers compensation specialists and managers to enter Workers Compensation Claim forms (CA - 1 and CA - 2) and monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers compensation specialists and managers to enter Workers Compensation Claim forms (CA - 1 and CA - 2) and monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act Workers Compensation Claim forms (CA - 1 and CA - 2) and monitor the status of workers» compensation cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act workers» compensation cases established with DOL under the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA).

Created in 2007, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program allows for federal student loan forgiveness for teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other critical public and non-profit workers after ten years of on - time monthly payments.

Federal regulations have not allowed pension distributions before a defined benefit plan's normal retirement age unless the worker separates from service.

«The action I'm taking today will eliminate federal overreach, restore economic freedom and allow our companies and our workers to thrive, compete and succeed on a level playing field for the first time in a long time.

by Kathryn Watson Daily Caller A loophole in federal law allows Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees and other federal workers get away with deleting millions of official records created using cellphone text messaging, according to government transparency experts.

Indiana Federal Court Dismisses Products Liability Claim by Worker Whose Shirt Caught Fire, Allows Negligence Claim to Proceed: Hathaway v. Cintas Corporate Services, Inc., Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog, November 30, 2012 Appellate Court Overturns Worker's $ 30 Million Verdict in Claim for Chemical Exposure: Solis v. BASF Corporation, Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog, November 9, 2012 More Than Forty People in Indiana Sickened in Fungal Meningitis Outbreak; State Seeks to Revoke License of Pharmacy Where Outbreak Allegedly Originated, Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog, October 31, 2012 Photo credit: «energizing drink» by lusi on stock.xchng.

The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is a 1908 law that allows railroad workers to file suit and claim compensation for injuries suffered on the job in the railroad industry.

These maritime workers sue under the Jones Act, a federal statute that allows those injuried «in service of the vessel» to sue for negligence.

The great advantage of these programs is they allow individuals to gain work experience (important for scoring on a federal skilled worker application) or even as a first step to applying under the Canadian Experience Class if the individual works for 24 months in Canada at an appropriate occupation (the remaining 12 months under a different work permit).

We simply can not tolerate the continued existence of a federal program that has facilitated the creation of a two - tiered labour market in which unscrupulous employers are allowed to use a vulnerable underclass of precarious workers to drive down wages, displace Canadians and avoid their responsibilities related to training.

However, a PNP allows you to bypass the occupational requirements of the Federal Skilled Worker program and is often a much faster process.3

Quebec law firm Campbell Cohen and Toronto's Bellissimo Law Group were granted the extension on behalf of their clients, allowing a 90 - day delay in the return of their client's federal skilled worker applications under Bill C - 38.

Temporary foreign worker programs are regulated by the federal government and allow employers to hire foreign nationals on a temporary basis to fill gaps in their workforces.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request