Sentences with phrase «on employment legislation»

Interpreting and advising on employment legislation; develop and implement policies on a variety of workplace issues eg disciplinary procedures, absence management, working conditions, performance management and equal opportunities

If your company uses the services of agency workers, we have a session focussed solely on employment legislation that applies to them, meaning that you can safely act in the knowledge that you are keeping yourself closed to potential tribunal claims.

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An assistant editor of an obscure academic journal rewrote every other sentence of an exhaustively researched (and numbingly dull) article I wrote on fair employment legislation during World War II.

Less than a decade ago, during the national debate on ENDA (The federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act), a major beach - head in the gay movement, 68 percent of respondents in a poll of gays and lesbians commissioned by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) said it was acceptable to exclude their T colleagues from the protections sought in this legislation.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D - N.Y.) hosted a nurse - in on the Capitol's Cannon Terrace last month as she reintroduced federal legislation to amend the Civil Rights Act to protect women from employment discrimination for using a breast pump or feeding babies during breaks.

Advocates for the Employment Non-discrimination Act put the focus on the long overdue legislation during the first Senate hearing in nearly three years, which included historic testimony from a transgender witness.

For years, legislation known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act seeking to bar employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation — and in later versions on the basis of gender identity — languished inEmployment Non-Discrimination Act seeking to bar employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation — and in later versions on the basis of gender identity — languished inemployment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation — and in later versions on the basis of gender identity — languished in Congress.

And yes it does mean looking at tax again but also, a freer labour market, the hiring and firing proposals to make sure that young people aren't turned away from jobs because of the very onerous social employment protection legislation in this country, so we should say to the Liberals on things like that which they are blocking, «Listen we are in a real hole now.

Paterson quickly signed five pieces of legislation on his first day in office: to add the New York State Department of Labor to the New York City Transit Track Safety Task Force; to eliminate a law that discouraged employers from holding blood drives; to change the way in which members are appointed to a state health and research board; to restore eligibility caps to certain senior employment programs; and to grant tax exemptions to several local development corporations in New York State.

Julian Smith uses his maiden speech to make a plea on behalf of small businesses for less employment legislation

Smith's gay Republican supporters point to Smith's past support for other gay rights legislation, including the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, which would ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and a hate crimes prevention bill that includes protection for gays and transgendeEmployment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, which would ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and a hate crimes prevention bill that includes protection for gays and transgendeemployment discrimination based on sexual orientation and a hate crimes prevention bill that includes protection for gays and transgender persons.

In addition, following enactment in the final budget of legislation that makes for - profit colleges eligible for the state's Enhanced Tuition Awards and STEM Scholarship programs regardless of their record on student loan debt and employment outcomes, stronger quality controls and student protections are essential.»

Even companies that are not covered by the legislation must, as of next April, allow their workers sick leave, paid or unpaid, of five days without repercussion on their employment status.

When you add in a similar list of employment legislation that impacts on the pay function (this article doesn't hope to include the provision of HR support), there is clearly the need for an up to date and knowledgeable person or team to ensure that all staff are paid on time and accurately.

Through this resource; By the end of the session all learners will be able to: a) Understand the employment rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer and their purpose b) Identify the main points of contracts of employment and their purpose c) Outline the main points of legislation affecting employers and employees and their purpose d) Identify where to find information on employment rights and responsibilities both internally and externally e) Explain the purpose and functions of representative bodies that support employees f) Explain employer and employee responsibilities for equality and diversity in a business environment g) Explain the benefits of making sure equality and diversity procedures are followed in a business environment h) Explain employer and employee responsibilities for health, safety and security in a business environment i) Explain the purpose of following health, safety and security procedures in a business environment By the end of this session some learners will be able to: A. Establish a link between understanding responsibilities as the first step towards managing ones own work effectively for career progression.

Recruiting staff (process and documents) training (on and off the job) and motivating, employment legislation.

Here are the states, where there has been some legislation introduced, but no laws implemented, so it's still possible for a prospective or current employer to base their employment decisions on your credit.

«Employment law news, focusing on decisions from the United States and West Virginia Supreme Courts, and on proposed and recently passed legislation.»

On the blog, he discusses employment law matters in the context of BC's legislation and case law.

That suits the class just fine, because individuals providing legal services don't enjoy the protection of Ontario's employment standards legislation, on which they found their lawsuit.

On March 20, 2018, the Manitoba government introduced legislation that would amend the Employment Standards Code to, among other things, extend provisions for parental leave and leave for individuals to care for a critically ill adult family member.

The new legislation will have an impact on how businesses operate, by changing the obligations of employers under Ontario's Employment Standards Act (ESA), 2000, Labour Relations Act (LRA), 1995, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Client Alert: New York Strengthens Employee Protections On October 21, 2015, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a spate of employment - related legislation into law.

For instance, in recent years, he has written or spoken on issues such as mandatory retirement, privacy legislation and transborder data flows of personal employee information, employers» duty to accommodate and the validity of settlements in labour and employment law.

The UAE Government has successfully delivered on this objective by offering women education, employment, and training opportunities, and by introducing forward - thinking and progressive laws and legislation that have paved the way for women's empowerment.

Bill 30 comes on the heels of the Alberta Government's recent overhaul of the Province's labour and employment standards legislation and its WCB system.

Some days, it can be a challenge for in - house counsel to know where to focus their time, between managing changes to legislation on the labour and employment front in many provinces this year, anticipating the introduction of legalized recreational cannabis and implications for the workplace, to juggling the growth of their own organizations.

Traditionally, the prohibition on age discrimination was limited to employment under the Alberta legislation.

For provincially regulated employees, the job protection and leave entitlements will remain the same (i.e. usually based on a standard 12 month leave) unless the provincial legislatures also change the applicable provincial employment standards legislation.

On December 4, 2013, proposed legislation was introduced in the Ontario Legislature that, if passed, would make significant changes to Ontario employment law.

When considering changes to labour and employment standards legislation, BC policy - makers need to be mindful of the cost impact on employers, pay attention to developments in other jurisdictions, and avoid taking actions that could jeopardize the strong economic growth and robust job creation the province has enjoyed in recent years.

The Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations impose large fines on employers who hire foreign workers without proper documentation — but Bill C - 31 is the first legislation that would (if it becomes law) authorize the Ministers of Employment and Social Development and for Multiculturalism to impose penalties for specific Program abuses.

Paul Hastings employment partner Suzanne Horne on why the BBC can expect litigation and how law firms need to prepare for the new gender pay gap legislation

We speak to Taffesse Yirga on employment law in Ethiopia, the challenges it presents and how the country's legislation has developed.

On other issues: Both Democrats support the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), hate crimes legislation, coverage for domestic partners under the Family and Medical Leave Act, equal treatment of gay couples under tax laws, and repeal of the military's «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» policy.

We advise clients on legislation affecting employment relationships, such as employment standards, human rights and workers compensation, policing and military employment law, and act for clients in connection with preparation of employment contracts and employee manuals.

Our skilled solicitors use their in - depth knowledge of employment legislation and best practice to advise employers on how to deal with absence effectively, without falling foul of the law.

Marc also advises employers on best practices to ensure compliance with employment standards and human rights legislation, and prepares employment contracts designed to survive judicial scrutiny.

We are often asked questions on why the WSIA can still discriminate based on age when other pieces of employment legislation have been changed to counter such discrimination.

In his extensive post on Jottings by an Employer's Lawyer, Fox recommends reading the Court's 36 - page opinion, which «thoroughly... reviews the history of legislation designed to protect the employment rights of those serving in the uniformed services, along with its judicial construction.

Bill 30 comes on the heels of the Alberta Government's recent overhaul of the Province's labour and employment standards legislation.

Interestingly, but under separate statutory legislation (the Employment Rights Act 1996), shop and betting workers have the right, irrespective of religion, to refuse to work on Sunday.

Peninsula clients benefit from access to unlimited 24/7 employment advice, legal insurance, on - site HR audits, a suite of employer document templates, online employee management tools, and legislation updates, all of which are custom - tailored to each and every business.

Although this decision was based on British Columbia's human rights legislation, the similarly broad wording of Ontario's Human Rights Code, which prohibits discrimination «with respect to employment», suggests that the same approach would apply in Ontario.

The submission's recommendations therefore address a focus on health and human rights; the harmonization of all workplace and employment - related legislation so the same fair rules apply to everyone; ensuring standards create healthy jobs and workplaces; strengthening regulation, investigation and enforcement.

The Sep. 18 IWC Submission recommends a focus on health and human rights; the harmonization of all workplace and employment - related legislation so the same fair rules apply to everyone; ensuring standards create healthy jobs and workplaces; strengthening regulation, investigation and enforcement.

On February 5, 2015, the Ontario Government rolled out new legislation that specifically targets Child Performer's employment rights in the entertainment industry.

As we recognize Equal Pay Day in Ontario on April 10, 2018, employment lawyer, Bram Lecker, reviews Canadian legislation that try to bring women's earnings closer to those of men.

GPS&L also keeps clients informed on proposed legislation and regulations affecting all aspects of the employment relationship.

On December 10, 2015, the Ontario government passed Bill 109, the Employment and Labour Statute Law Amendment Act, 2015 and Bill 144, the Budget Measures Act, 2015, two pieces of legislation that implement a number of reforms to various workplace laws.