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US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of September 27, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Reconciliation Package Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate Updates COVID-19 Updates New Job Quality Initiative Announced U.S.-EU Trade and Tech Council Meeting Recapped Worst Forms of Child Labor Annual Report … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of September 6, 2021

This week, the United Kingdom (UK) provided an extension related to the customs requirements for its goods transiting to Northern Ireland, thereby providing additional time for negotiations with the European Union (EU) to find a path forward to resolve the trade concerns tied to the Northern Ireland Protocol.  The European Commission published its 2021 Strategic … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of May 17, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Updates More Republican States Curb Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits Republicans Introduce Legislation to Combat Unemployment Fraud Resolution to Overturn Workplace Bias Claim Rule Advances in … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of April 12, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Updates Paycheck Fairness Act | House Approves Bill Healthy Families Act Reintroduced Unemployment Insurance Guidance Independent Contractor & Joint Employment Rules | Lawmakers Submit Comment … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of March 15, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Update Recap | Deputy Secretary of Labor Nominee’s Confirmation Hearing Age Discrimination Bill Introduced Unemployment Benefits Guidance Registered Apprenticeship Programs OSHA National Emphasis Program Launched … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of March 8, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches. In this issue, we cover: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Update Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package Update PRO Act Update Labor Department Rescinds Two Rules | Joint Employer; Independent Contractors Coronavirus Guidance for Miners Guidance on Protecting the Federal Workforce… Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of March 1, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches. In this issue, we cover: Biden Administration labor leadership update Congressional COVID-19 relief package update Federal minimum wage update National Labor Review Board (NLRB) update PRO Act update Gig-worker rule delayed Department of Labor enforcement news Senate HELP … Continue Reading
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