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Earlier today, John Stellwagen and Eden Vasquez presented “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: 14th Annual Review of Recent Oregon Public Sector Labor Cases,” hosted by the Oregon Public Employer Labor Relations Association (#ORPELRA). ORPELRA is a nonprofit association and resource for public sector labor relations and human resources professionals. #EmploymentLaw #LaborRelations #LaborLaw

The Society of Historians of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era published my essay on “New Light on the Progressive Era on their blog on June 26 https://lnkd.in/d7WqRzrR This draws on insights from my new book   Progressive New York: Change and Reform in the Empire State, 1900-1920           It makes several points: *New York was a leader in progressive reform. *A network of reformers, mostly in New York City, reinforced each other’s work and several supported multiple reforms, e.g., woman suffrage, labor reform, regulation of business, direct primaries. *Women played a leading role in several reform initiatives. *The New York progressives often carried out extensive studies and issued reports before enacting reforms, *Progressive era regulatory agencies such as the Public Service Commission tended to be lenient regulators, working with businesses to improve services and iron out rate inequities rather than issuing struct orders and levying fines. *New York courts, unlike the Supreme Court as this time, generally backed reform.

Truly remarkable work by this amazing team! More than 2000 bills introduced and this group had to dive into each one to understand implications on our businesses - the backbone of Connecticut’s economy via the careers they create, the state revenue they generate, and the opportunities that they provide our residents from their first job to being able to afford their first car, first apartment, first house, and so much more. Businesses that provide the 5th highest wages in the country, one of the most productive workforces, and the safest workplaces in the world. The employer-employee relationship is strong in Connecticut - no need for government to get in the middle. Instead focus on policies that address Connecticut’s challenges like making the state more affordable for residents and businesses, less onerous regulations, and more efficient government and processes. Don’t create policies that are looking for problems that don’t exist. Cheers to the CBIA policy team and the great companies and their employees that they fight for!

Want to learn more about recent shifts in FTC leadership and their impact on non-compete provisions? Darren Moskovitz of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, sheds light on Lena Khan's rapid rise to FTC Chair and her bold stance against monopolistic practices. He explores how her actions might influence the future of worker mobility and pay structures. Watch the video to understand the broader implications of these regulatory changes. Click the link in the comments to watch the full discussion. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

February 13th, Michigan will officially repeal its Right-To-Work status. Will more midwestern states follow suit? Read about the ramifications of this new legislation, from both proponents and opponents in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/gmVMwiKz

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is slowly releasing details on #PaidFamilyLeave administration. This info is vital for #MNBusinesses of all sizes, ask us why! Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

L&I is committed to protecting young workers this summer season. DYK: Workers under age 16 must have a written statement by their parent or guardian granting permission to work and acknowledging duties and hours of employment? By understanding Pennsylvania child labor laws, we can better identify and address unsafe working conditions for young workers. Read more about the PA Child Labor Act: https://lnkd.in/eRBnD4m5

"In my view, Vance’s support for workers hinges almost entirely on white Christian nationalism. He does not want to uplift the US working class in all its vibrant, multiracial, multigender beauty; he wants (white, male, Christian) workers to earn better wages so that their (white, female, Christian) spouses can stay home and raise more (white, Christian) children. Vance, like so many morally bankrupt Republican politicians before him, leans heavily on cultural signifiers — Diet Mountain Dew, anyone? — and racist dog whistles about immigration and birth rates to signal his support for certain (read: white) workers, but shies away from supporting worker-friendly policies. Earlier this year, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and Vance teamed up on a piece of legislation, the TEAM Act, that they said was meant to help workers gain a seat at the table. Instead, it was really just a veiled attempt to legalize company unions (also known as yellow unions, or non-union in-house employee organizations that are dominated by their employer). In short, to quote Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, 'He ain’t one of us.' The Republicans are trying to make fools of us by pandering to outdated and incorrect stereotypes about who union members are and what the working class is, hoping to turn us against one another by harping on perceived differences — the same way union-busters and grimy bosses have done since the beginning of wage labor in the US. But it won’t work. There are no neutral positions here — and we know which side they’re on."

New clarification on #PAGA #reform! The FAQs highlight the new reforms to PAGA related cases, including reforms to penalties and an opportunity for #employers to cure processes.

For the second straight year, Michigan has lost Fortune 500 companies. These companies are highly sought after because they can employ thousands of people and have a positive reverberating effect on an entire region’s economy.   The sad reality is that the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer have enacted a series of anti-job, anti-worker policy measures that are hurting our state’s efforts to grow jobs and attract and keep economic development opportunities.   We’re going to continue to advocate for common-sense public policies that help create jobs and safeguard Michigan families. https://lnkd.in/efRzRzi4