Sentences with phrase «better workplace protections»

Not exact matches

«As the on - demand economy creates exciting opportunities and unleashes innovation, it's also raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a good job will look like in the future.»

It is frustrating to see William Chip's well - documented argument of the economic and political evils of illegal immigration rebutted from Scaperlanda's supposedly moral standpoint, when in fact the victims in this scenario are the laborers working without regulations for workplace safety, without employment benefits, and even without police protection (since contact with law enforcement is associated with deportation).

But it's also raising hard questions about workplace protections and what a good job will look like in the future» Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said in a speech today outlining her economic policy.

«I'm extremely proud to accept the endorsement of 1199 SEIU and its members, and I look forward to fighting alongside them in Congress for higher wages, better benefits, reliable pensions, and workplace safety protections that their members and all working New Yorkers deserve,» Lancman said.

Curran, who will face County Comptroller George Maragos in a September Democratic primary, said that if elected, she would «stand with the hard - working men and women these unions represent, and will fight for better wages, benefits, and workplace protections.»

DNC spokesman Michael Tyler said the party's national platform «repeatedly and unequivocally states, the Democratic Party is staunchly committed to making it easier for workers, public and private, to exercise their right to organize and join unions, to increasing the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour, to protecting collective bargaining, to strengthening workplace protections, and to investing in infrastructure that uses American products and provides good - paying jobs for American workers.»

And it's even good if teachers are unionized and have basic workplace protections.

One of the best features of the eQuill for business is the ability for eWriter to authenticate signatures by date, time, and biometric keystroke recognition, thereby offering a measure of data theft and authentication protection that may have prevented businesses from adopting a paperless workplace design in the past.

To support enforcement of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA) under Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, the Ontario Ministry of Labour is proposing that the financial penalties for contravening the ESA and EPFNA should increase to create a greater deterrent to non-compliance.

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has determined that this protection extends to the interview process, as well as to work - related conduct that occurs outside of the workplace.

Group fully supports the progressive changes in Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, which provide protections for many new immigrants entering the labour force who, because of employment barriers, are often placed in jobs at minimum wage, physically demanding and involve irregular or odd working hours.

That is, for some things «workers» as a broader category than «employees» have protection (e.g. some workplace safety legislation protects workers generally) and I do think it would be a good idea to give some more protections to dependent contractors (and maybe independent also), casual and temporary workers generally, partners with minimal control, etc..

In addition to the life insurance policies that are offered by Lincoln National, the company also offers a wide variety of retirement annuities, as well as college savings plans, workplace benefits, and combination long - term care / life insurance policies, which can provide a range of protection for a number of different needs.

Occupational Health and Safety Officer SEDONA COMPASS, Binghamton, NY (1/1995 to 6/2002) • Inspected workplace area and equipment to determine possible hazardous situations • Ascertained the workplaces conformed to organizational procedures and safety standards • Trained personnel to make good use of protective equipment such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses and safety helmets • Oversaw the storage of dangerous materials such as chemicals • Identified and test workplaces for potential accident and health hazards such as toxic fumes and gas - air mixtures • Took corrective actions to ensure eradication of hazardous materials in the air

«Accreditation strengthens a background screening firm's commitment to best practices, compliance and consumer protection; validates clients» trust in Credit Reporting Agencies (CRA); and minimizes risk in the workplace.»

An employer can provide a great deal of protection from workplace violence just by a well designed job application, interview, criminal background check, and past employment and education verification process.