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Another Judge Makes the News

Florida Workers' Comp

See Medical Excuse (April 2022). I got some interesting feedback on that situation, and for the most part there was skepticism of the medical excuse, similar to that expressed by the Justice cited there. Despite being very comprehensive, it does not include the Commission's final decision of April 22, 2022. with few exceptions."

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Cassone to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

HR Digest

to pay $85,000 and to provide other relief to settle a federal pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged Cassone Leasing, Inc. Cassone Leasing, Inc. EEOC’s Lawsuit Against Pregnancy Discrimination.

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Navigating HR compliance in a complex regulatory environment

Higginbotham

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): This includes employment laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. State laws may impose additional requirements. This worksheet from the U.S.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double, from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060, according to Population Reference Bureau’s “ Fact Sheet: Aging in the United States.” The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers a guide on best practices for managing workers with caregiving responsibilities.

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What is GINA? The federal discrimination law you need to know.

Business Management Daily

GINA, or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, outlaws genetic discrimination. If co-workers, for example, find out that a worker or his family member’s genetic disorder, any harassment violates GINA. An Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) request may reveal a genetically-linked disability. GINA definition.

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Massachusetts wage and hour laws you need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

They must also be free to leave the workplace. Massachusetts workers have a right to receive their wages, including tips, earned vacation pay, promised holiday pay, and earned commissions that are definitely determined, due and payable. Parental Leave & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Massachusetts.

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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Arrangements: Does the model make a difference? Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Requiring employers provide financial compensation to workers or their families for work-related injury, illness and death is central to achieving this objective. Workers in some sectors such as agriculture and small businesses may not be covered in all states (see NASI, Workers’ Compensation: Benefits, Costs and Coverage, 2018 Table A.1,