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DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny
July 5, 2024
DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny

The recently implemented overtime rule by the Department of Labor (DOL) has sparked significant legal controversy and stands at the center of rigorous judicial examination. By raising the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility, the DOL aims to modernize compensation

NJ Attorney General Sues Iron Workers Local 11 for Discrimination
July 3, 2024
NJ Attorney General Sues Iron Workers Local 11 for Discrimination

The struggle for equality and fair treatment in the workplace took center stage on June 24, 2024, when New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin filed a lawsuit against the Iron Workers Local 11 union chapter. Based in Bloomfield, New Jersey,

Is Greece’s New Six-Day Workweek Law a Step Forward or Backward?
July 3, 2024
Is Greece’s New Six-Day Workweek Law a Step Forward or Backward?

In a move that has sparked heated debate, Greece recently implemented a controversial law mandating a six-day workweek for certain sectors. Specifically, this legislation targets employees in select industrial and manufacturing facilities, as well as businesses that operate 24-7 services.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Rules on Elevator Incidents
July 3, 2024
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Rules on Elevator Incidents

The legal landscape surrounding workers’ compensation claims for psychological trauma in Virginia reflects a stringent approach to what qualifies as compensable under the state’s statutes. This article explores two notable cases evaluated by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC), where

Are Allied Powder Coating Employees Facing Serious Health Risks?
July 2, 2024
Are Allied Powder Coating Employees Facing Serious Health Risks?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a comprehensive investigation into Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., operating as Allied Powder Coating in Houston, Texas. This investigation, initiated in December 2023, uncovered alarming workplace safety violations that pose serious health risks

Texas Judge Halts Enforcement of New DOL Overtime Rule Amid Legal Shifts
July 2, 2024
Texas Judge Halts Enforcement of New DOL Overtime Rule Amid Legal Shifts

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Court Judge Sean Jordan has granted a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of a new overtime rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) concerning state employees in Texas. This ruling comes in

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DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny
July 5, 2024
DOL’s Overtime Rule Faces Legal Hurdles Amid Judicial Scrutiny

The recently implemented overtime rule by the Department of Labor (DOL) has sparked significant legal controversy and stands at the center of rigorous judicial examination. By raising the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility, the DOL aims to modernize compensation

NJ Attorney General Sues Iron Workers Local 11 for Discrimination
July 3, 2024
NJ Attorney General Sues Iron Workers Local 11 for Discrimination

The struggle for equality and fair treatment in the workplace took center stage on June 24, 2024, when New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin filed a lawsuit against the Iron Workers Local 11 union chapter. Based in Bloomfield, New Jersey,

Is Greece’s New Six-Day Workweek Law a Step Forward or Backward?
July 3, 2024
Is Greece’s New Six-Day Workweek Law a Step Forward or Backward?

In a move that has sparked heated debate, Greece recently implemented a controversial law mandating a six-day workweek for certain sectors. Specifically, this legislation targets employees in select industrial and manufacturing facilities, as well as businesses that operate 24-7 services.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Rules on Elevator Incidents
July 3, 2024
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Rules on Elevator Incidents

The legal landscape surrounding workers’ compensation claims for psychological trauma in Virginia reflects a stringent approach to what qualifies as compensable under the state’s statutes. This article explores two notable cases evaluated by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC), where

Are Allied Powder Coating Employees Facing Serious Health Risks?
July 2, 2024
Are Allied Powder Coating Employees Facing Serious Health Risks?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a comprehensive investigation into Outdoor Furniture Refinishing Inc., operating as Allied Powder Coating in Houston, Texas. This investigation, initiated in December 2023, uncovered alarming workplace safety violations that pose serious health risks

Texas Judge Halts Enforcement of New DOL Overtime Rule Amid Legal Shifts
July 2, 2024
Texas Judge Halts Enforcement of New DOL Overtime Rule Amid Legal Shifts

In a significant legal development, U.S. District Court Judge Sean Jordan has granted a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of a new overtime rule by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) concerning state employees in Texas. This ruling comes in

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