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Various laws have been introduced and amended, from time to time, to bring more transparency and accountability in the provisions for tanneries. The laws have been simplified so that they are amenable to clear interpretation and provide a framework that would facilitate faster economic growth. This...
"Occupational, health and safety legislation in WA is 30 years old and is out of date," said Mines and Petroleum and Commerce and Industrial Minister Bill Johnston. "This is why we're taking action - the new Bill is an important step in updating and improving the regulation of workplace ...
The primary legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK is theHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA). This act requires employers to ensure their employees’ health, safety, and welfare as far as is reasonably practicable. Additionally, employers must assess and manage risks ...
While some states have introduced or passed legislation to address workplace bullying, those typically only apply to a small number of workers, according to the Society for Human Resources Management. For instance, the Tennessee Healthy Workplace Act was passed in 2014 to prohibit abusive conduct,...
Various legislation and initiatives reinforce these aspects, including the European Parliament Resolution of 10 March 2022 on a new EU strategic framework for health and safety at work after 2020. Despite these efforts, workplace safety remains a substantial challenge in modern society, as evidenced ...
The Workplace Bullying Accountability Act— As I shared in mylast blog post, I’ve been quietly working on a new proposed approach to workplace anti-bullying legislation, an alternative to the Healthy Workplace Bill, which has long been the template for U.S. law reform efforts in this real...
On the other hand, the Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees who report violations of any labor laws, including minimum wage and overtime legislation. The Bottom Line Workplace retaliation is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for employees. However, there are laws in pla...
This chapter provides a background on several topics under the rubric of workplace violence. Specifically, workplace violence issues are addressed in a comprehensive manner by exploring types and trends of workplace violence, research on the prevalence o
such as a termination without notice. In most EU countries, legislation mandated that only a few explicitly defined industries such as banks and financial institutions, had to establish a compliance system. The EU Whistleblowing Directive has now drastically altered the situation and provided comprehens...