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1. New Workplace Compliance Deadlines: Key Updates for Employers Effective July 1, 2024
Several new workplace laws are set to take effect on July 1, 2024, which aim to improve worker rights and benefits across various states. This article will provide a comprehensive look at what employers and employees need to be aware of.
These new laws reflect ongoing efforts to enhance worker protections and streamline regulatory compliance across various states. Employers should stay informed and proactive in adapting to these changes to ensure compliance and support a fair and safe working environment.
2. Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: Implications for Employers
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the decades-old Chevron doctrine, which required courts to defer to a federal agency’s interpretation of a law when a statute was ambiguous. The Court discarded that standard in favor of judicial interpretation, enabling courts to strike down agency rules more easily and giving employers a powerful tool to combat regulatory overreach. Here’s what you need to know about this momentous ruling and its implications for employers.
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3. PAGA Reforms Provide Relief for Employers: Essential Updates for California Businesses
The new PAGA reforms represent the most substantial changes to the Act since its inception, aiming to address employer concerns while maintaining robust worker protections. These reforms include stricter standing requirements for plaintiffs, revised penalty structures, expanded cure rights, and new early resolution options. By implementing these changes, the legislation seeks to balance the enforcement of labor laws with fairer treatment of compliant businesses. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the key elements of the reforms and their implications for employers.
4. Ensuring Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Rule
In a significant move toward safeguarding workers, the U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a proposed heat safety rule ?aimed at protecting millions from the health risks associated with extreme heat. This initiative by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could, once finalized, impact approximately 36 million workers across various industries, significantly reducing heat-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
Heat is a leading cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States, posing significant health risks in the workplace. Excessive heat can lead to serious conditions such as heat stroke, which can be fatal. Workers of color are particularly vulnerable as they are more often employed in high-heat exposure jobs. This proposed rule is part of a broader effort to enhance worker safety across critical sectors of the economy.
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