The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 changed several holidays to ensure they would always be observed on Mondays so federal employees could have more three-day weekends. The Act, signed into law on June 28, 1968, moved Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day, and Columbus Day to fixed Mondays ...
As the Season Changes, Don’t Fall Behind: 4 Key Employment Law Trends As the seasons change, so do manufacturers’ priorities. Fall is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the calendar year, so many manufacturers are likely bracing themselves for this challenge. That said, there ...
By law, do companies have to give Labor Day off to employees?Question:By law, do companies have to give Labor Day off to employees?Holidays in Business:Holidays entail the days or time set apart from work schedules in business to do activities related or not related to work. Company...
February 19, 2025 President Trump wasted no time shaking up the labor and employment law landscape. As anticipated, Trump discharged NLRB General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, a Biden appointee serving a four-year term. Abruzzo’s removal…
New Era in Illinois Employment Law: Key Changes You Need to Know By: Nancy J. Townsend, Elizabeth M. Roberson, and Marsha Jean-Baptiste on December 31, 2024 Illinois legislators have enacted critical employment laws that impact many businesses and could catch employers off-guard as 2025 ...
In the USA, governmental recognition first came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday...
In respect of the number of days off which workers should rest, the unit shall pay the annual leave pay in accordance with 300% of the wage income of the worker. Related links: Since the beginning of this year, a number of measures have been taken to strengthen the protection of workers...
California labor law gives companies the option of implementing alternative work weeks such as four days of 10-hour shifts. At least two-thirds of employees must approve such a change in a vote that takes place by secret ballot. In this scenario, employees would receive three days off per we...
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Tennessee Labor Laws Breaks Throughout the Day Extended Time Off Workplace Injuries Tennessee Labor Law ViolationsTennessee Labor Laws: Everything You Need to KnowTennessee labor laws provide that the minimum wage in the State of Tennessee is $7.25 an hour. 5 min read Tennessee...