Sentences with phrase «other labor protections»

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We all know labor costs are much lower in China and other developing nations, but protections for workers were also modest.

This map, created by labor and employment - focused law firm Fisher Phillips, highlights legislative differences between states by showing which ones have gender - specific pay protections, gender - specific protections as well as protections for other categories (such as race, religion or national origin), or no state - specific pay equity laws at all.

The bank, which has labored under a fake accounts scandal and other black eyes since September 2016, is being targeted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The bank, which has labored under a fake accounts scandal and other black eyes since September 2016, is being targeted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Reuters reported, citing sources.

Natural Rights and the Right to Choose, among other things, contains a riveting account of Arkes» labors in the design and passage of the Born - Alive Infants Protection Act, signed into law by President Bush last August.

Concrete attention was given to the protection of the more primitive races from forced labor, the alienation of their land and other economic injustices.

I can not support such a meager effort, in particular from a company with such a long track record of disregard for labor and human rights, environmental protection, honesty in labeling and marketing, and other unethical business practices.

Here's Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries discussing during a CapTon interview that aired last night how the Assembly Democrats are likely to find themselves lobbied for protection by labor unions and other so - called «progressive» interests in the event that control of the Senate returns to GOP hands.

«They labor under harsh conditions from sun - up to sun - down to feed all of us, yet they lack the basic protections and rights afforded to just about every other worker in this state.

Opposing the convention is a broad array of powerful interest groups — including most of state's unions and environmental advocates — who argue that it would give business interests and other well - financed groups an avenue to weaken existing labor and environmental protections.

He did not speak specifically to any appointees other than Carson, but Democrats have expressed dismay over the selection of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General, fast food executive Andrew Puzder to head the Department of Labor, former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration, mega-investor Wilbur Ross for the Department of Commerce, billionaire businesswoman Betsy Devos for the Department of Education, ex-Goldman Sachs executive Steven Mnuchin for Department of of the Treasury and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Opponents of a convention fear opening up the constitution could put at risk hard - won labor and environmental protections, among others.

Espaillat, the first formerly undocumented immigrant elected to the House, assailed several other Trump's proposed appointees: Breitbart News co-founder Stephen Bannon for chief political strategist; Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General; Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; fast food magnate Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor.

However, those behind nypeoplesconvention.org — led by the good - government group Effective NY — say there is no risk to constitutional labor protections in holding a convention, and other issues supported by unions could be addressed through the amendment process.

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The Standard Policy from CURE allows you to customize different levels of limits and deductibles on Bodily Injury Liability, Personal Injury Protection, Physical Damage Coverages, Collision or Comprehensive (Other - than - collision) Coverage, Towing & Labor Coverage, Extended Transportation Coverage, etc..

The State and Federal Employment disputes handled by Whittel & Melton include FLSA (fair labor standards act), Wage and Overtime disputes, Minimum Wage Violations, Discrimination (age, sex, disability, pregnancy, national origin, race), Retaliation claims including FMLA (family medical leave act), workers compensation and sexual harassment in the workplace, Whistleblower protection, qui tam and other civil rights pursuits.

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Some vague protection of whistleblowers is also provided by the general provisions of the Labor Code and other regulations, which, however, do not specifically address the protection of whistleblowers as such.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), along with varying state laws, has established employee protections such as a minimum wage and overtime pay requirements, along with other employment standards.

At the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Labor, Department of the Treasury and 21 other agencies, officials are working on hundreds of major regulations that touch on a variety of issues, including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Dodd — Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and workplace safety.

Other laws, such as the Social Security Act (including its Medicare and Medicaid provisions), the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Public Health Service Act, Department of Transportation regulations, the Environmental Protection Act and its accompanying regulations, the National Labor Relations Act, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration rules, may also contain provisions that require covered entities or others to use or disclose protected health information for specific purposes.

While you may not need additional protection, it may be worth siding with an insurance company that offers towing and labor coverage, rental coverage, or other forms of optional insurance in addition to your insurance plan, if it is at a similar price as a competitor that doesn't providing such coverage in their standard plan.

Other optional endorsements Mount Vernon car owners could think about adding to their insurance plans include accidental death and dismemberment, gap coverage, spousal liability protection, towing and labor costs, and rental insurance for cases of mechanical breakdown.

The basic coverages are the same, meaning your RV insurance like auto insurance can pay for damages, injuries, and other losses specifically covered by your policy and those coverages can range from liability (state required coverage), to medical payments, personal injury protection, uninsured / underinsured motorist, collision, comprehensive, towing and labor charges, and rental reimbursement.