Sentences with phrase «protections of workers»

The state has created several exemptions from the protections of workers» compensation laws for specific classes of employees.

«The country's regulatory framework is built around the protection of its workers and its people,» he says.

Happy May Day, union's role in the protection of workers and protection of workers rights.

«For the protection of the worker from dangerous machinery, occupational disease, injuries, and mortality.

They included abolition of child labor, protection of workers against industrial hazards, shorter hours — the 12 - hour day was then common — a living wage and arbitration of industrial disputes.

It is caused by competitive market economy without regulation for the protection of workers.

The cocoa used by ESC is grown by West African farmers who follow rigorous standards for protection of workers» rights and the environment.

Advocate at all levels and between sectors for the needs and rights of maternity protection of workers in both the formal and informal employment sectors.

«The administration has been working on a proposed agreement with the union to expand the protection of workers» rights,» Deery said.

«Walker has predictably proved to be a diversion from the real issues of tax, transparency and the protection of workers» rights» he said.

These licensing schemes determine the size and location of brothels, the provision of basic services and the protection of workers» physical and mental integrity.

Kate Linker is passionate about health care reform, campaign finance reform, and the protection of workers» rights, particularly those of the low - wage workers of New York City's five boroughs.

A very large distance separates a committee hearing from a law on the books, and a deep chasm divides a sympathetic hearing by a Cabinet secretary from effective protection of workers.

On the other hand, Remain campaigners such as Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the British Trades Union Congress (TUC), warned repeatedly that «working people have a huge stake in the referendum because workers» rights are on the line» and the link between the UK's membership of the EU and better protection of workers» rights featured heavily in campaign material opposing Brexit.

«Finally, the link which the provisions of Chapter 13 of the envisaged agreement display with trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore is also specific in nature because a breach of the provisions concerning social protection of workers and environmental protection, set out in that chapter, authorises the other Party — in accordance with the rule of customary international law codified in Article 60 (1) of the Convention on the law of treaties, -LSB-...]-- to terminate or suspend the liberalisation, provided for in the other provisions of the envisaged agreement, of that trade.»

The Court's language might nonetheless suggest that such a decision is not entirely up to the political discretion of these two institutions by stating that «liberalisation of that trade [is made] subject to the condition that the Parties comply with their international obligations concerning social protection of workers and environmental protection» (para. 166).

Indeed, the Court considers that the sustainable development chapter «plays an essential role in the agreement» (para. 162) and that the agreement operates under a form of conditionality «by making liberalisation of that trade subject to the condition that the Parties comply with their international obligations concerning social protection of workers and environmental protection» (para. 166).

In dismissing the employer's preliminary motion, the Board concluded that, although the specific health and safety standards applicable to the Prince George workplace were the responsibility of the British Columbia Legislature, the Ontario employer had the obligation to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker.

In Ontario, for example, an employer must «take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker».

The following five carcinogens of high relevance for the protection of workers have been selected:

Never mind their statutory duty to «take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker,» don't employers who are vigilant in ensuring their workplaces are free of H1N1 fulfill an important public health objective?

For example, under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act («OHSA «-RRB-, employers have a general obligation to take all precautions reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of the worker.

Melinda Arbuckle's practice with Baron & Budd's Employment Law Group centers on litigating cases that make a difference not only in the lives of specific individuals, but also in shaping policy for the better protection of workers at large.

Occupational health and safety legislation imposes an obligation on employers to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker.

The legislature decided to grant workers with mental injuries equal access to the protection of workers» compensation.

The OHSA imposes a general duty on employers to, among others, «provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker» and «take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker».

32.0.4 If an employer becomes aware, or ought reasonably to be aware, that domestic violence that would likely expose a worker to physical injury may occur in the workplace, the employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker.

However, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) which has long campaigned against the «myth» of the so - called» compensation culture», as well as trade unions, which have fought for greater protection of workers, have expressed cynicism about the review.

Both industries need the protection of workers» compensation insurance, but rates are dramatically different.

Not exact matches

While the president's report does not propose any quick fixes for growth, it suggests that large - scale investment in infrastructure improvements, regulations that ensure the internet remains open to all, and protections for the increasing number of workers who wind up as contractors in the gig economy will be essential.

But it's abundantly clear that the best protection a business can offer its under - trained or under - skilled workers is a path toward the «new» collar jobs of the future.

These regulations are handed down from several federal agencies, including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and various state agencies, which implement laws in the realms of worker's compensation, employee protection, and otProtection Agency (EPA), and various state agencies, which implement laws in the realms of worker's compensation, employee protection, and otprotection, and other areas.

The rule will automatically extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the first year of implementation, resulting in a boost to many workers» wallets.

One path forward would create a third classification of worker called a dependent contractor, an employee type that would receive some of the protections of a full - fledged employee, perhaps disability and unemployment insurance but not expense reimbursement or overtime.

She'd also provide greater protections for contract workers in the «gig» economy, while supporting the innovations of companies such as Airbnb and Uber, which have built that new sector.

«I don't believe this industry needs to be built on a system whereby the workers don't need to receive any of the protections that we have a society that workers need to receive,» she said.

Like Sachs, Whippman believes that «there are many reasons why life in America is likely to produce anxiety compared with other developed nations: long working hours without paid vacation time for many, insecure employment conditions with little legal protection for workers, inequality, and the lack of universal health care coverage, to name a few,» but she stresses that our «happiness - seeking culture» is also part of the problem.

Trump's draft proposal promises to «prioritize the protection of American workers.»

In fact, the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements reported in 2009 that air crews have, on average, the highest yearly dose of radiation out of all radiation - exposed workers in the US.

This long - overdue update more than doubles the former salary threshold (just $ 23,660 annually), thereby extending overtime pay protections to over 4 million additional workers in the first year of implementation alone.

«Visa programs for foreign workers... should be administered in a manner that protects the civil rights of American workers and current lawful residents, and that prioritizes the protection of American workers — our forgotten working people — and the jobs they hold.»

«It's going to be a hard sell that this activity was either concerted or for mutual aid or protection, rather than simply venting or pitting one group of workers against the others, which does not sound very mutual,» Morantz said.

There will always be plenty of competition in the US from Lyft, other ride - hailing startups, and automakers, and Europe from Uber's perspective is a mess of regulations and worker protections.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is taking it easy on payday lenders accused of preying on low - income workers.

CAFTA - DR is strengthening workers» rights and conditions in the region, through enforcement of labor protections to which its workers are entitled under countries» national laws.

In other words, what this statistic shows is that Bill 6 was desperately needed, and that the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act courageously passed by the Alberta Legislature on Dec. 10, 2015, by the government of Premier Rachel Notley in the face of huge — and when it came to its political opponents, hugely dishonest — opposition was the right thing to do.

Wouldn't the U.S. - and Canadian style» worker protections and environmental standards and those of Australia and New Zealand be a better model than what we have seen from China to date?

For the past year and a half, British ministers have been assuring us that the MAI does «not affect the rights of signatories to carry out normal regulation», that it will «weaken neither environmental regulation nor worker protection» and that it contains «nothing... that gives investors the right to be compensated for lost profits».

The letter echoes the demands trade justice advocates have long called for: transparent and democratic negotiations; strong and enforceable labour rights, including for migrant workers; protection of public services; enforceable environmental standards; and the right to regulate in the public's interest.

On Monday, the Philippine Senate ratified the Domestic Workers Convention, launching into effect new levels of labor protection and working conditions for millions of Philippine wWorkers Convention, launching into effect new levels of labor protection and working conditions for millions of Philippine workersworkers.