Sentences with phrase «worker protection standards»

While welding may seem dangerous to many (and in some cases it can be), it's important to understand that modern safety and worker protection standards exist to protect welders from such foreseeable occupational injuries.

Also at 11 a.m., EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck discusses stronger protections for farmworkers under the updated Worker Protection Standard, Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont Rd., Altamont.

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Through the agreement, the U.S. now joins 11 other countries in easing tariffs, providing minimal standards for worker and environmental protections, and creating a framework for intellectual property protections in manufacturing nations in Asia and Latin America.

Do you think Canada and the U.S. can lead the way in the Pacific with worker protections and environmental standards?

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?

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.

To obtain Rainforest Certification, which Aquiares first earned in 2003, standards have to be met in terms of forest protection and treatment of workers — all employees must have access to education and medical care, be paid fairly and be properly equipped.

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

Protection of breast feeding from commercial exploitation should be among the highest priorities for the international community, yet violations of the World Health Organization's code of marketing of breast milk substitutes have been seen regularly, despite companies» expressed intentions to conform.1 — 3 The study by Aguayo et al in west Africa in this issue (p 127) provides further evidence that many manufacturers fly in the face of the code by providing free samples, giving donations to health workers, and contravening standards for labelling.4

What TTIP is really about is trying to get rid of other supposed «barriers to investment» — like environmental protection, workers» rights legislation and food safety standards.

Above all, Labour would negotiate a Brexit deal that puts jobs and living standards first, and secures workers» rights and environmental protections.

It will touch on every aspect of society: workers» rights, environmental rules, chemical standards, data protection, pharmaceutical laws, veterinary training levels, meat processing regulation, age - related discrimination: all of it.

Bargaining unit members negotiated a contract that includes such basic guarantees as living wages, reimbursement of standard work - related expenses, and protection from sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a release from the Campaign Workers Guild.

The Labour frontbench will concentrate its efforts on getting greater parliamentary scrutiny of Brexit, including the swift publication of the white paper along with protections for workers and environmental standards.

The Federal Department of Labor issued draft regulations in November of 2015 exempting states from the requirements of ERISA, the 1974 federal law that established liability standards and protections for private sector workers» voluntary retirement plans.

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.

If the rationale is correct, the minimum standards are already met or exceeded for these workers and extending the protections would have no effect.

If the rationale is wrong, then the protections are needed and the minimum standards should be extended to these workers.

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.

Ontario's laws exclude many migrant workers from minimum wage, housing regulations, protection from recruiters, access to health and safety and employment standards and injured workers compensation.

Banning recruitment fees for all migrant workers; removing the arbitrary monetary cap on reclaiming unpaid wages and tougher penalties for employment standards violations announced today means that migrant workers gain a few more protections today, but comprehensive changes are still needed says the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC), Canada's largest migrant worker advocacy coaworkers; removing the arbitrary monetary cap on reclaiming unpaid wages and tougher penalties for employment standards violations announced today means that migrant workers gain a few more protections today, but comprehensive changes are still needed says the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC), Canada's largest migrant worker advocacy coaworkers gain a few more protections today, but comprehensive changes are still needed says the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change (MWAC), Canada's largest migrant worker advocacy coaWorkers Alliance for Change (MWAC), Canada's largest migrant worker advocacy coalition.

In the new world of work all workers need to have access to social protection, whether they are employed with standard contracts, new types of contracts or self - employed.

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Burlington Store — Turnersville, NJ 2011 — Present Loss Prevention Specialist • Detect and apprehend shoplifters • Perform camera surveillance • Respond to all calls of urgent situation in the store • Open and close the store • Detect and investigate fraudulent workers • Provide physical security • Carry out operational audits • Enforce stock protection standards • Conduct consciousness training

NEW RULE VIII CODE OF ETHICS - LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (1) Pursuant to 37-22-201 and 37-23-103, MCA, the board adopts the following professional and ethical standards for licensed professional counselors, licensed social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists to ensure the ethical, qualified, and professional practice of social work, professional counseling, and marriage and family therapy for the protection of the general public.