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How the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Protects Older Employees

HR Digest

It encompasses a wide scope, covering employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations under its protections, except where specific exemptions apply. This legislation was a critical part of a broader movement during the 1960s aimed at eliminating various forms of employment discrimination and promoting equality within the labor force.

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Government confirms it will reinstate equal pay protection legislation

Employee Benefits

The government has confirmed it is to reinstate equal pay protection legislation after previously scrapping the European Union (EU) law behind it. The protection was axed among other laws after the UK left the EU as part of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 which was passed in June.

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A closer look at the Families First Cornoavirus Response Act

Business Management Daily

sick time, vacation, personal days or who continue to receive pay) or who are receiving unemployment benefits, qualify for a new federal emergency paid leave benefit, administered through the Social Security Administration. Emergency paid leave benefits. Benefits are tax-free. Eligible employees include those who are: Diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Biden’s victory could have major impacts on employers

Business Management Daily

If this happens, employers should expect an avalanche of legislative initiatives offering more worker protections. Finally, expect lots of legislative initiatives from the House of Representatives, which remains in Democrats’ control. Longer-term, expect the Biden administration to push Congress for recovery legislation.