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The country's two largest labour federations, COSATU and SAFTU have been at each other's throat and trading barbs in the days leading up to Workers Day as they sharply differ over proposed labour law amendments. The proposed amendments include changes to the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Minimum Wage Act. COSATU says it remains confident that the final legislation will continue to protect workers' rights and that such protections will be further extended while SAFTU on the other hand has criticised the amendments claiming that they will put workers under siege and erode workers' hard-won rights guaranteed by the Constitution. COSATU has accused SAFTU of peddling of fake news and falsehoods in pursuit of headlines while SAFTU is accusing COSATU of being party to what they call "secret talks at Nedlac" that will betray workers rights. To find out why they have such divergent views on the proposed labour law amendments Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mathew Parks - COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator and Newton Masuku - SAFTU National Spokesperson

From Tuesday, 1st April 2025, South Africans will see the implementation of the increased earnings threshold that will affect all employees earning more than R261,700 per year, which is around R21 800 per month. The earnings threshold impacts the application of provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Equity Act. In terms of the new regulations, employees earning more than the earnings threshold are excluded from the provisions which regulate ordinary hours of work, overtime, Sunday pay, pay for night work and pay for work on public holidays among others. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Malesela Letwaba, Associate in Employment Law at legal firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - CDH...

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: DHS Issues New Directives Allowing Immigration Enforcement in "Sensitive Places" and Rescinding Biden's Parole Program (0:27) ICE Starts Conducting Raids in Major U.S. Cities (10:49) Pentagon to Send More Troops to Southern Border (13:36) Laken Riley Act Passes Congress, Heads to Trump's Desk (14:14) New Affidavit Against Pete Hegseth Debunked By Ex-Wife; Will He Be Confirmed? (17:02) Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder, Ross William Ulbricht (20:49) Big Tech Companies Announce New $500B AI Investment, Stargate (24:06) Trump Does NOT Repeal Equal Employment Opportunity Act; This is What He Actually Did (25:56) Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Blocked by Judge; New Filing Shows Trump's Arguments (31:35) HHS Dept. Orders Temporary Pause on Communications (35:16) Quick Hitters: Biden's Letter to Trump Revealed, New Fire Ignites in LA County, Trump Picks Director of Secret Service, Netflix Raising Prices, Couples Sues JetBlue After Ice Falls from Plane, Rare Winter Storms Bring Snow to Southeast, Trump's Nominee for CIA Director Confirmed by Senate (38:05) Rumor Has It: Is ICE Offering $750 Reward for Turning in Illegal Immigrants? Did Trump Rescind Biden's Order Lowering Drug Costs? Are Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston Dating? Is Meta Causing IG Accounts to Automatically Follow Trump and Vance? (41:53) Good News of the Week (45:55) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Click here to work with us! Can you be fired after announcing your retirement? It's a question that raises eyebrows and stirs concern for anyone nearing the end of their career. A recent article highlights the legal and financial implications of being terminated after sharing retirement plans, and it's a scenario more common than you might think. Employers often operate under at-will employment laws, giving them broad rights to terminate employees, even after a retirement announcement. But what does that mean for you? Understanding protections like ERISA and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act can make all the difference in navigating this tricky situation. It's not just about legalities—financial stability, severance packages, and health insurance come into play too. On top of that, announcing retirement at the wrong time could mean missing out on potential benefits or buyouts. Striking a balance between professional courtesy and protecting your financial future is essential. When it comes to planning for life after work, the timing and approach of your announcement could impact everything from your wallet to your peace of mind. Outline of This Episode (0:00) Introduction (0:29) Yahoo Finance article discussion (1:11) At-will employment laws explained (2:08) Legal considerations: ERISA and age discrimination (3:57) Financial steps after unexpected termination (7:47) Protective measures to stay on track (10:05) Client story: Announcing retirement too early (12:12) Listener questions: What to retire to (13:04) Crafting a fulfilling retirement plan (17:27) Taking small risks to find post-career purpose Resources & People Mentioned The Retirement Podcast Network Yahoo Finance Article by Christy Bieber – Discussing legal and financial challenges of being fired after announcing retirement Freedom for Fido – A charity building shelters and fences for dogs in need Connect with Benjamin Brandt Become a Client: www.retirementstartstoday.com/start Get the Retire-Ready Toolkit: http://retirementstartstodayradio.com/ Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/retiremeasap Join the newsletter: https://retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter Dive deeper into retirement planning with Ben at www.RetirementIncome.University Subscribe to Retirement Starts Today on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Player FM, iHeart, or Spotify

職場霸凌 zhí chǎng bà líng - workplace bullying 勞動部 láo dòng bù - Ministry of Labor 公務員 gōng wù yuán - civil servant, public official 遭受 zāo shòu - to suffer, to endure 輕生 qīng shēng - to commit suicide, to take one's own life 震驚 zhèn jīng - shocked, astonished 持續性 chí xù xìng - continuity, persistent nature 對待 duì dài - to treat, to deal with 冷言冷語 lěng yán lěng yǔ - cold remarks, unkind words 語帶嘲諷 yǔ dài cháo fèng - sarcastic tone, mocking language 羞辱 xiū rǔ - to humiliate, to shame 排擠 pái jǐ - to exclude, to ostracize 承受 chéng shòu - to bear, to endure 精神上 jīng shén shàng - mentally, psychologically 虐待 nüè dài - abuse, mistreatment 性別平等工作法 xìng bié píng děng gōng zuò fǎ - Gender Equality in Employment Act 勞動基準法 láo dòng jī zhǔn fǎ - Labor Standards Act 規範 guī fàn - regulation, standard 起訴 qǐ sù - to prosecute, to file a lawsuit 學姐制 xué jiě zhì - seniority-based hierarchy, "senior-junior" system (female) 討好 tǎo hǎo - to flatter, to seek favor 航空公司 háng kōng gōng sī - airline company 檢舉 jiǎn jǔ - to report, to file a complaint 調查 diào chá - investigation, inquiry 機制 jī zhì - mechanism, system 匿名 nì míng - anonymous, anonymously If your New Year's goal is to improve your Chinese, meet more Taiwanese friends, and discuss a variety of topics like politics, culture, war, news, economics, and more! I invite you to book a one-on-one trial lesson with me

John Maytham speaks to Gary Da Silva, chairperson of Fathers 4 Justice South Africa, about a case which has been taken to the Constitutional Court, where it is being argued that the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Unemployment Insurance Fund Act discriminates unfairly when it comes to the different categories of paid leave afforded to new parents, generally limiting the amount of leave given to fathers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent unpredictable weather that we have been experiencing, sick leave would be on the rise. Therefore, it is imperative that employers and employees familiarise themselves with the sick leave entitlements as set out in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 (BCEA). In this evening session of legal matters, we talk about sick leave and sick notes, and we are joined by Ms. Zanele Chauke, Director in the Employment and Labour law dept at Molatudi Attorneys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Age Discrimination in Employment Act to the Family and Medical Leave Act, this episode of Big Blend Radio's California Employment Law podcast with San Diego attorney Ward Heinrichs deciphers the "legalese" of some of the acts that pertain to employment law. Check out the list of acts and their meanings, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/legalese-whats-with-this-act/  Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3jXMGjBdJrHc4zxpoWFP5O 

In this solo episode, I break down the recent controversy surrounding a career guide published by Indeed, the world's largest job site, with 365 million daily users and over 3.5 million employers. Here's a teaser: The guide labeled ages 45-55 as “late career” and 55-65 as “decline,” sparking an outcry over its ageist language.I stumbled across the uproar late one night on LinkedIn and decided to post my thoughts, which quickly went viral. Indeed responded within hours, issuing an apology and removing the offensive content, but the damage was already done!The guide perpetuated harmful stereotypes, like the idea that workers in their 40s and 50s should aim for less demanding roles and stop learning new skills. This couldn't be further from the truth—many of us are thriving in our careers at this stage, with plenty of energy and ambition.While I appreciate how quickly Indeed responded, I still question how the management allowed the guide to be published in the first place. It raises concerns about whether they truly support an age-inclusive work environment. But this situation has opened up an important conversation about ageism, and I'm hopeful it will lead to lasting change.Can several viral posts on LinkedIn really change how a major corporation thinks about age? Join me as we explore how this Indeed debacle can serve as a catalyst for real change in tackling ageism in the workplace. Don't worry—we'll get some solid career advice and probably a few laughs too.In This Episode:-Introduction and overview of Indeed's corporate values-Personal experience with the career guide controversy-Career stages in Indeed's career guide-Critique of the career guide's advice-Raising a successor for your position-Retirement in your forties: myth or reality?-The "decline" era: what to expect-The reality of ageism in the workplace-Indeed's apology and future stepsResources Mentioned in the Episode:-Indeed's live webinar on November 7, 2024, titled “Success and Satisfaction in the Later Stages of Your Career”: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7237487552620843009/ -Indeed's article, “Ageism in the Workplace: Its Impact and How to Prevent It”: https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/ageism-in-the-workplace -Indeed's article, “ADEA: An Employer's Guide to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act”: https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/adea#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20ADEA,ability%20when%20making%20those%20decisions. -Maureen's LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/maureenwclough_are-you-over-55-indeed-as-in-the-one-that-activity-7235228512918388738-wIYC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosConnect with Maureen Clough:-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube: @itgetslateearly...

"I'll be the judge of that!" In this episode, Karen explores the case of Rodney Martinez, a 59-year-old part-time product associate at a New England grocery chain called The Market Basket, where he sued his employer for age discrimination after he was passed over for promotion in favor of younger employees. The case highlights the prevalence of age discrimination in the workplace, which is prohibited by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The lack of a fair and objective promotion process can lead to favoritism and discrimination, making it crucial for employers to implement a formal system for promotions. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it's a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.

Recently a restaurant chain came under fire for deducting salaries due to medical leave taken or frequent visits to the washrooms during working hours. Sunitha Ruthram, Advocate & Solicitor of Sunitha Ruthram & Co tells us what are the rights of the employees under the Act and what are the remedial actions they can take if those rights are infringed on.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The ADEA, or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, is meant to protect older workers from disadvantages in job searching and while employed. Whether it's assumptions about technology skills or desires to see a longer tenure from a new hire, older people in the workforce face several hurdles that can result in discrimination allegations. In today's episode, Chuck and John go through three different scenarios where there were violations of the ADEA and how they could have been avoided. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:A social media post inciting hate crime and discrimination issues with the law in MichiganThe importance of keeping up with the official sortsQuestions that can be asked regarding service animalsThe impact of quality sleep on employeesSupport the showThe Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale - take $100 off ...only $79 ) Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you'd like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at TheTeam@HRstoriesPodcast.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

In a ground-breaking court judgment for new parents, especially fathers, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ruled that both parents are entitled to maternity leave. The High Court ruled that the provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act regulating parental leave are unconstitutional as they unfairly discriminate against mothers and fathers, surrogates, and adopting parents regarding maternity leave. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to legal analyst, Nthabiseng Dubazana. From Dubazana Attorneys 

Ron calls in to discuss the first ever event called, the Worners Theater Wine Walk. Listen in as Ron explains. A 15-year-old Michigan high school student is facing felonious assault charges after being caught on video throwing a metal chair and hitting a teacher. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) touted the process and results of the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, saying recently released evidence shows the president was "not just aware" but "connected" to his son Hunter Biden's business deals. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has predicted that President Joe Biden does not need to worry about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy in the 2024 presidential election because voters who "support democracy" will vote for the president. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is now an Emmy award-winning producer. Former President Donald Trump will appear in court on Monday for the start of the civil trial regarding his New York business practices. A federal agency is suing San Luis Obispo-based Meathead Movers for allegedly recruiting young workers at the exclusion of older workers, an alleged violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although stereotypes about older people proliferate in our culture, employers are not supposed to rely on them when making workplace decisions. Several state and federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on age, gender, or race. Still, age and other forms of bias are prevalent in tech and other industries. What protection do older workers have? What exactly does the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) say about age discrimination?Today, I have Jennie Woltz and Benjamin Folkinshteyn from Woltz & Folkinshteyn, PC, and they are here to tell you all about the law. They explain the ever-changing labor and employment laws, especially those dealing with older workers in the tech industry. Join us as we discuss the legal rights of employees and applicants over 40 (or even younger). If you are wary about being subjected to age bias or have experienced discrimination because of age, gender, or race, you definitely want to know your rights and options."The best place to be old in tech is when you start your own company."- Jennie WoltzIn This Episode:-What are the protections for people over 40 in any industry in the US?-What do you need for an age discrimination case to be successful?-What do statistics show regarding age discrimination vs. race or gender discrimination cases? Why is there a higher burden of proof for age discrimination cases?-What are the limitations of the ADEA?-Exclusionary language in advertisements that discourages older applicants-What does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission report say about diversity in tech?-What are the legal rights of employees over 40 worried about being laid off or recently laid off, possibly because of age?-How would you handle a situation where you got laid off and saw someone markedly younger taking over your previous job? Can that be considered age discrimination?-Does the law also apply to applicants? What rights do applicants have to protect themselves from age, gender, or race discrimination?-What can people in tech over 40 do to protect themselves from age bias as they stay employed in their companies?And much more.Resources:-The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967-EEOC 2014 Diversity in High Tech report - https://www.eeoc.gov/special-report/diversity-high-techConnect with Woltz & Folkinshteyn, PC:-Website: https://wfpclaw.com/-Jennie Woltz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-woltz-6292471a/-Benjamin Folkinshteyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-folkinshteyn-8b9731103/Connect with Maureen Clough:-Instagram: @itgetslateearly - https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/-YouTube:

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4 Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th hit and Detroit sent slumping Kansas City to its 15th loss in 18 games. Matthew Boyd (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for Detroit. He struck out seven without a walk. Brady Singer (4-7) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings. Báez put the Tigers ahead 4-2 in the third, driving in Kerry Carpenter with his 1,000th hit. Cubs 8, Pirates 3 – Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Nico Hoerner homered and tripled for the Cubs, who have won eight of nine. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in three runs for Chicago. Josh Palacios had an RBI double for Pittsburgh but couldn’t stop the Pirates from dropping their ninth straight game. Pittsburgh has managed just 20 runs during a slide that’s seen the Pirates drop from first to fourth in the NL Central. Rangers 6, White Sox 3 – Heim homers as Rangers beat the White Sox 6-3 Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer a night after he was involved in a controversial play at the plate and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Ezequiel Duran also connected as Texas won for the fourth time in five games. Martín Pérez pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in a month. The AL West leaders bounced back nicely after a frustrating 7-6 loss on Tuesday night. Chicago scored the winning run in its three-run eighth when Heim was called for illegally blocking the plate in a replay review that overturned umpire D.J. Reyburn’s out call. Today Tigers, Cubs, and White Sox are off MLB – MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of age Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Denver. The former scouts allege violations of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 along with laws in 11 states and New York City. The scouts, ranging from 55 to 71, allege they were discriminated against from 2020-22. MLB said in a statement it looks "forward to refuting these claims in court.” NBA – NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the draft on Thursday night. The teams agreed to a deal that also gives the Nuggets the 32nd overall pick, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Pacers will receive the 40th pick in this year’s draft from Denver and a first-round pick in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has yet to be announced. NBA – With Wembanyama, there’s no debate at the top of NBA draft Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a player like Wembanyama comes along — and maybe none ever has — there’s no real reason to drum up any drama. The Spurs are not going to pass up someone who is listed at 7’4” but has the skills of a player much smaller. The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. NBA – NBA Draft Picks Detroit, 5, 31        Chicago: 11 (traded to Orlando), 42 (traded to Washington) Indiana: 7, 26 (from Cleveland), 40 (from Dallas), 55 (from Cleveland) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. Golf – PGA Tour will appear before a Senate panel investigating its deal with LIV A Senate subcommittee is asking executives from the PGA Tour, Saudi golf interests and LIV Golf to testify as Congress investigates the shocking business deal that upended the sport. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations would hold a hearing on July 11 to examine the stunning agreement the PGA Tour now has with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the European tour. He invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV CEO Greg Norman to testify. The PGA Tour said in a statement that it looked forward to appearing to answer questions about the “framework agreement.” Golf – Zhang seeking to follow win in pro debut with a win at a major Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t disappoint, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in her debut. The 20-year-old, two-time NCAA individual champion will look to keep it going this week when she takes on the best in women’s golf in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltustol in Springfield, New Jersey. The task will be tougher this week with all 11 winners on the LPGA Tour and 19 of the top 20 players in the world entered in the event. Zhang said the biggest change for her has been the demands on her time. Hockey – Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Red Wing Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Ouellette were also chosen. Stanley Cup-winning coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive Pierre Lacroix were picked in the builder category. Lundqvist is set to be inducted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility after winning Olympic gold for Sweden in 2006 and a pro career that included backstopping the New York Rangers to 11 playoff appearances in 12 seasons.  Vernon was so surprised he thought board chairman Lanny McDonald, a teammate when they won the Cup together with Calgary in 1989, was calling to ask him to play golf. The two-time Cup champion who was also playoff MVP when he won it in 1997 with Detroit had been eligible since 2005.  "The game has meant a lot to me throughout my life," Vernon said. “It is an emotional time for me. Might be a long time coming, but it’s still worth it.” FIFA – WWC – Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month. Thompson is among a mix of veteran and newcomers named Wednesday to the team by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Among the experienced players are Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, who will each be making a fourth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. Thompson is joined by fellow up-and-coming stars Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who is the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Olympics – IOC warns Afghanistan about Olympic status over denying sports to women The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee says it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action. The IOC says it has the right to take further measures. And it notes details for an Afghanistan delegation going to the Paris Games haven’t been decided. The IOC could suspend Afghanistan’s Olympic body for government interference and support athletes to compete as an independent team. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing 7, Wisconsin 1 Great Lakes 8, West Michigan 3 Fort Wayne 7, South Bend 1 Today Great Lakes Loons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4 Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th hit and Detroit sent slumping Kansas City to its 15th loss in 18 games. Matthew Boyd (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for Detroit. He struck out seven without a walk. Brady Singer (4-7) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings. Báez put the Tigers ahead 4-2 in the third, driving in Kerry Carpenter with his 1,000th hit. Cubs 8, Pirates 3 – Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Nico Hoerner homered and tripled for the Cubs, who have won eight of nine. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in three runs for Chicago. Josh Palacios had an RBI double for Pittsburgh but couldn’t stop the Pirates from dropping their ninth straight game. Pittsburgh has managed just 20 runs during a slide that’s seen the Pirates drop from first to fourth in the NL Central. Rangers 6, White Sox 3 – Heim homers as Rangers beat the White Sox 6-3 Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer a night after he was involved in a controversial play at the plate and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Ezequiel Duran also connected as Texas won for the fourth time in five games. Martín Pérez pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in a month. The AL West leaders bounced back nicely after a frustrating 7-6 loss on Tuesday night. Chicago scored the winning run in its three-run eighth when Heim was called for illegally blocking the plate in a replay review that overturned umpire D.J. Reyburn’s out call. Today Tigers, Cubs, and White Sox are off MLB – MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of age Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Denver. The former scouts allege violations of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 along with laws in 11 states and New York City. The scouts, ranging from 55 to 71, allege they were discriminated against from 2020-22. MLB said in a statement it looks "forward to refuting these claims in court.” NBA – NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the draft on Thursday night. The teams agreed to a deal that also gives the Nuggets the 32nd overall pick, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Pacers will receive the 40th pick in this year’s draft from Denver and a first-round pick in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has yet to be announced. NBA – With Wembanyama, there’s no debate at the top of NBA draft Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a player like Wembanyama comes along — and maybe none ever has — there’s no real reason to drum up any drama. The Spurs are not going to pass up someone who is listed at 7’4” but has the skills of a player much smaller. The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. NBA – NBA Draft Picks Detroit, 5, 31        Chicago: 11 (traded to Orlando), 42 (traded to Washington) Indiana: 7, 26 (from Cleveland), 40 (from Dallas), 55 (from Cleveland) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. Golf – PGA Tour will appear before a Senate panel investigating its deal with LIV A Senate subcommittee is asking executives from the PGA Tour, Saudi golf interests and LIV Golf to testify as Congress investigates the shocking business deal that upended the sport. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations would hold a hearing on July 11 to examine the stunning agreement the PGA Tour now has with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the European tour. He invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV CEO Greg Norman to testify. The PGA Tour said in a statement that it looked forward to appearing to answer questions about the “framework agreement.” Golf – Zhang seeking to follow win in pro debut with a win at a major Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t disappoint, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in her debut. The 20-year-old, two-time NCAA individual champion will look to keep it going this week when she takes on the best in women’s golf in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltustol in Springfield, New Jersey. The task will be tougher this week with all 11 winners on the LPGA Tour and 19 of the top 20 players in the world entered in the event. Zhang said the biggest change for her has been the demands on her time. Hockey – Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Red Wing Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Ouellette were also chosen. Stanley Cup-winning coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive Pierre Lacroix were picked in the builder category. Lundqvist is set to be inducted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility after winning Olympic gold for Sweden in 2006 and a pro career that included backstopping the New York Rangers to 11 playoff appearances in 12 seasons.  Vernon was so surprised he thought board chairman Lanny McDonald, a teammate when they won the Cup together with Calgary in 1989, was calling to ask him to play golf. The two-time Cup champion who was also playoff MVP when he won it in 1997 with Detroit had been eligible since 2005.  "The game has meant a lot to me throughout my life," Vernon said. “It is an emotional time for me. Might be a long time coming, but it’s still worth it.” FIFA – WWC – Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month. Thompson is among a mix of veteran and newcomers named Wednesday to the team by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Among the experienced players are Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, who will each be making a fourth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. Thompson is joined by fellow up-and-coming stars Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who is the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Olympics – IOC warns Afghanistan about Olympic status over denying sports to women The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee says it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action. The IOC says it has the right to take further measures. And it notes details for an Afghanistan delegation going to the Paris Games haven’t been decided. The IOC could suspend Afghanistan’s Olympic body for government interference and support athletes to compete as an independent team. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing 7, Wisconsin 1 Great Lakes 8, West Michigan 3 Fort Wayne 7, South Bend 1 Today Great Lakes Loons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4 Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th hit and Detroit sent slumping Kansas City to its 15th loss in 18 games. Matthew Boyd (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for Detroit. He struck out seven without a walk. Brady Singer (4-7) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings. Báez put the Tigers ahead 4-2 in the third, driving in Kerry Carpenter with his 1,000th hit. Cubs 8, Pirates 3 – Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Nico Hoerner homered and tripled for the Cubs, who have won eight of nine. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in three runs for Chicago. Josh Palacios had an RBI double for Pittsburgh but couldn’t stop the Pirates from dropping their ninth straight game. Pittsburgh has managed just 20 runs during a slide that’s seen the Pirates drop from first to fourth in the NL Central. Rangers 6, White Sox 3 – Heim homers as Rangers beat the White Sox 6-3 Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer a night after he was involved in a controversial play at the plate and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Ezequiel Duran also connected as Texas won for the fourth time in five games. Martín Pérez pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in a month. The AL West leaders bounced back nicely after a frustrating 7-6 loss on Tuesday night. Chicago scored the winning run in its three-run eighth when Heim was called for illegally blocking the plate in a replay review that overturned umpire D.J. Reyburn’s out call. Today Tigers, Cubs, and White Sox are off MLB – MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of age Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Denver. The former scouts allege violations of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 along with laws in 11 states and New York City. The scouts, ranging from 55 to 71, allege they were discriminated against from 2020-22. MLB said in a statement it looks "forward to refuting these claims in court.” NBA – NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the draft on Thursday night. The teams agreed to a deal that also gives the Nuggets the 32nd overall pick, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Pacers will receive the 40th pick in this year’s draft from Denver and a first-round pick in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has yet to be announced. NBA – With Wembanyama, there’s no debate at the top of NBA draft Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a player like Wembanyama comes along — and maybe none ever has — there’s no real reason to drum up any drama. The Spurs are not going to pass up someone who is listed at 7’4” but has the skills of a player much smaller. The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. NBA – NBA Draft Picks Detroit, 5, 31        Chicago: 11 (traded to Orlando), 42 (traded to Washington) Indiana: 7, 26 (from Cleveland), 40 (from Dallas), 55 (from Cleveland) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. Golf – PGA Tour will appear before a Senate panel investigating its deal with LIV A Senate subcommittee is asking executives from the PGA Tour, Saudi golf interests and LIV Golf to testify as Congress investigates the shocking business deal that upended the sport. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations would hold a hearing on July 11 to examine the stunning agreement the PGA Tour now has with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the European tour. He invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV CEO Greg Norman to testify. The PGA Tour said in a statement that it looked forward to appearing to answer questions about the “framework agreement.” Golf – Zhang seeking to follow win in pro debut with a win at a major Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t disappoint, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in her debut. The 20-year-old, two-time NCAA individual champion will look to keep it going this week when she takes on the best in women’s golf in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltustol in Springfield, New Jersey. The task will be tougher this week with all 11 winners on the LPGA Tour and 19 of the top 20 players in the world entered in the event. Zhang said the biggest change for her has been the demands on her time. Hockey – Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Red Wing Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Ouellette were also chosen. Stanley Cup-winning coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive Pierre Lacroix were picked in the builder category. Lundqvist is set to be inducted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility after winning Olympic gold for Sweden in 2006 and a pro career that included backstopping the New York Rangers to 11 playoff appearances in 12 seasons.  Vernon was so surprised he thought board chairman Lanny McDonald, a teammate when they won the Cup together with Calgary in 1989, was calling to ask him to play golf. The two-time Cup champion who was also playoff MVP when he won it in 1997 with Detroit had been eligible since 2005.  "The game has meant a lot to me throughout my life," Vernon said. “It is an emotional time for me. Might be a long time coming, but it’s still worth it.” FIFA – WWC – Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month. Thompson is among a mix of veteran and newcomers named Wednesday to the team by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Among the experienced players are Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, who will each be making a fourth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. Thompson is joined by fellow up-and-coming stars Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who is the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Olympics – IOC warns Afghanistan about Olympic status over denying sports to women The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee says it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action. The IOC says it has the right to take further measures. And it notes details for an Afghanistan delegation going to the Paris Games haven’t been decided. The IOC could suspend Afghanistan’s Olympic body for government interference and support athletes to compete as an independent team. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing 7, Wisconsin 1 Great Lakes 8, West Michigan 3 Fort Wayne 7, South Bend 1 Today Great Lakes Loons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4 Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th hit and Detroit sent slumping Kansas City to its 15th loss in 18 games. Matthew Boyd (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for Detroit. He struck out seven without a walk. Brady Singer (4-7) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings. Báez put the Tigers ahead 4-2 in the third, driving in Kerry Carpenter with his 1,000th hit. Cubs 8, Pirates 3 – Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Nico Hoerner homered and tripled for the Cubs, who have won eight of nine. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in three runs for Chicago. Josh Palacios had an RBI double for Pittsburgh but couldn’t stop the Pirates from dropping their ninth straight game. Pittsburgh has managed just 20 runs during a slide that’s seen the Pirates drop from first to fourth in the NL Central. Rangers 6, White Sox 3 – Heim homers as Rangers beat the White Sox 6-3 Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer a night after he was involved in a controversial play at the plate and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Ezequiel Duran also connected as Texas won for the fourth time in five games. Martín Pérez pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in a month. The AL West leaders bounced back nicely after a frustrating 7-6 loss on Tuesday night. Chicago scored the winning run in its three-run eighth when Heim was called for illegally blocking the plate in a replay review that overturned umpire D.J. Reyburn’s out call. Today Tigers, Cubs, and White Sox are off MLB – MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of age Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Denver. The former scouts allege violations of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 along with laws in 11 states and New York City. The scouts, ranging from 55 to 71, allege they were discriminated against from 2020-22. MLB said in a statement it looks "forward to refuting these claims in court.” NBA – NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the draft on Thursday night. The teams agreed to a deal that also gives the Nuggets the 32nd overall pick, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Pacers will receive the 40th pick in this year’s draft from Denver and a first-round pick in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has yet to be announced. NBA – With Wembanyama, there’s no debate at the top of NBA draft Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a player like Wembanyama comes along — and maybe none ever has — there’s no real reason to drum up any drama. The Spurs are not going to pass up someone who is listed at 7’4” but has the skills of a player much smaller. The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. NBA – NBA Draft Picks Detroit, 5, 31        Chicago: 11 (traded to Orlando), 42 (traded to Washington) Indiana: 7, 26 (from Cleveland), 40 (from Dallas), 55 (from Cleveland) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. Golf – PGA Tour will appear before a Senate panel investigating its deal with LIV A Senate subcommittee is asking executives from the PGA Tour, Saudi golf interests and LIV Golf to testify as Congress investigates the shocking business deal that upended the sport. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations would hold a hearing on July 11 to examine the stunning agreement the PGA Tour now has with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the European tour. He invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV CEO Greg Norman to testify. The PGA Tour said in a statement that it looked forward to appearing to answer questions about the “framework agreement.” Golf – Zhang seeking to follow win in pro debut with a win at a major Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t disappoint, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in her debut. The 20-year-old, two-time NCAA individual champion will look to keep it going this week when she takes on the best in women’s golf in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltustol in Springfield, New Jersey. The task will be tougher this week with all 11 winners on the LPGA Tour and 19 of the top 20 players in the world entered in the event. Zhang said the biggest change for her has been the demands on her time. Hockey – Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Red Wing Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Ouellette were also chosen. Stanley Cup-winning coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive Pierre Lacroix were picked in the builder category. Lundqvist is set to be inducted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility after winning Olympic gold for Sweden in 2006 and a pro career that included backstopping the New York Rangers to 11 playoff appearances in 12 seasons.  Vernon was so surprised he thought board chairman Lanny McDonald, a teammate when they won the Cup together with Calgary in 1989, was calling to ask him to play golf. The two-time Cup champion who was also playoff MVP when he won it in 1997 with Detroit had been eligible since 2005.  "The game has meant a lot to me throughout my life," Vernon said. “It is an emotional time for me. Might be a long time coming, but it’s still worth it.” FIFA – WWC – Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month. Thompson is among a mix of veteran and newcomers named Wednesday to the team by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Among the experienced players are Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, who will each be making a fourth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. Thompson is joined by fellow up-and-coming stars Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who is the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Olympics – IOC warns Afghanistan about Olympic status over denying sports to women The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee says it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action. The IOC says it has the right to take further measures. And it notes details for an Afghanistan delegation going to the Paris Games haven’t been decided. The IOC could suspend Afghanistan’s Olympic body for government interference and support athletes to compete as an independent team. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing 7, Wisconsin 1 Great Lakes 8, West Michigan 3 Fort Wayne 7, South Bend 1 Today Great Lakes Loons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Detroit Tigers 9, Kansas City Royals 4 Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 Texas Rangers 6, Chicago White Sox 3 Tigers 9, Royals 4 – Zack Short homers, Javier Báez gets 1,000th hit to lead Tigers over Royals 9-4 Zack Short homered and drove in three runs, Javier Báez got his 1,000th hit and Detroit sent slumping Kansas City to its 15th loss in 18 games. Matthew Boyd (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for Detroit. He struck out seven without a walk. Brady Singer (4-7) lost his third straight decision, giving up five runs, seven hits and a walk in seven innings. Báez put the Tigers ahead 4-2 in the third, driving in Kerry Carpenter with his 1,000th hit. Cubs 8, Pirates 3 – Hendricks shuts down reeling Pirates as Cubs complete 3-game sweep with 8-3 victory Kyle Hendricks pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 to complete a three-game sweep. Nico Hoerner homered and tripled for the Cubs, who have won eight of nine. Ian Happ doubled twice and drove in three runs for Chicago. Josh Palacios had an RBI double for Pittsburgh but couldn’t stop the Pirates from dropping their ninth straight game. Pittsburgh has managed just 20 runs during a slide that’s seen the Pirates drop from first to fourth in the NL Central. Rangers 6, White Sox 3 – Heim homers as Rangers beat the White Sox 6-3 Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer a night after he was involved in a controversial play at the plate and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3. Ezequiel Duran also connected as Texas won for the fourth time in five games. Martín Pérez pitched seven effective innings in his first victory in a month. The AL West leaders bounced back nicely after a frustrating 7-6 loss on Tuesday night. Chicago scored the winning run in its three-run eighth when Heim was called for illegally blocking the plate in a replay review that overturned umpire D.J. Reyburn’s out call. Today Tigers, Cubs, and White Sox are off MLB – MLB sued by 17 ex-scouts who say they were discriminated against because of age Seventeen former Major League Baseball scouts who say they were discriminated against because of their age have sued the league, its teams and Commissioner Rob Manfred. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Denver. The former scouts allege violations of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 along with laws in 11 states and New York City. The scouts, ranging from 55 to 71, allege they were discriminated against from 2020-22. MLB said in a statement it looks "forward to refuting these claims in court.” NBA – NBA-champion Nuggets trade into the 1st round by swapping picks with the Pacers The NBA-champion Denver Nuggets struck a deal with Indiana to acquire a first-round round pick in the draft on Thursday night. The teams agreed to a deal that also gives the Nuggets the 32nd overall pick, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Pacers will receive the 40th pick in this year’s draft from Denver and a first-round pick in 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has yet to be announced. NBA – With Wembanyama, there’s no debate at the top of NBA draft Victor Wembanyama’s towering shadow has hung over this NBA draft for months, blocking much of what is usually part of the process. There has been no debate about who the San Antonio Spurs should take with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night. When a player like Wembanyama comes along — and maybe none ever has — there’s no real reason to drum up any drama. The Spurs are not going to pass up someone who is listed at 7’4” but has the skills of a player much smaller. The 19-year-old from France has been called the best prospect since LeBron James came out of high school in 2003. NBA – NBA Draft Picks Detroit, 5, 31        Chicago: 11 (traded to Orlando), 42 (traded to Washington) Indiana: 7, 26 (from Cleveland), 40 (from Dallas), 55 (from Cleveland) WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. Indiana Fever at Seattle Storm, 10:00 p.m. Golf – PGA Tour will appear before a Senate panel investigating its deal with LIV A Senate subcommittee is asking executives from the PGA Tour, Saudi golf interests and LIV Golf to testify as Congress investigates the shocking business deal that upended the sport. Sen. Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations would hold a hearing on July 11 to examine the stunning agreement the PGA Tour now has with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and the European tour. He invited PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and LIV CEO Greg Norman to testify. The PGA Tour said in a statement that it looked forward to appearing to answer questions about the “framework agreement.” Golf – Zhang seeking to follow win in pro debut with a win at a major Rose Zhang turned professional with many expecting great things and she didn’t disappoint, winning the Mizuho Americas Open in her debut. The 20-year-old, two-time NCAA individual champion will look to keep it going this week when she takes on the best in women’s golf in the Women’s PGA Championship at Baltustol in Springfield, New Jersey. The task will be tougher this week with all 11 winners on the LPGA Tour and 19 of the top 20 players in the world entered in the event. Zhang said the biggest change for her has been the demands on her time. Hockey – Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goalie-heavy class of 2023 Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame’s goaltender-heavy class of 2023. Fellow netminders Tom Barrasso and Red Wing Mike Vernon were also among the five players elected. Former NHL forward Pierre Turgeon and Canadian women’s hockey star Caroline Ouellette were also chosen. Stanley Cup-winning coach Ken Hitchcock and late executive Pierre Lacroix were picked in the builder category. Lundqvist is set to be inducted into the Hall in his first year of eligibility after winning Olympic gold for Sweden in 2006 and a pro career that included backstopping the New York Rangers to 11 playoff appearances in 12 seasons.  Vernon was so surprised he thought board chairman Lanny McDonald, a teammate when they won the Cup together with Calgary in 1989, was calling to ask him to play golf. The two-time Cup champion who was also playoff MVP when he won it in 1997 with Detroit had been eligible since 2005.  "The game has meant a lot to me throughout my life," Vernon said. “It is an emotional time for me. Might be a long time coming, but it’s still worth it.” FIFA – WWC – Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the US Women’s World Cup roster Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month. Thompson is among a mix of veteran and newcomers named Wednesday to the team by head coach Vlatko Andonovski. Among the experienced players are Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, who will each be making a fourth World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand. Thompson is joined by fellow up-and-coming stars Sophia Smith and Trinity Rodman, who is the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman. Olympics – IOC warns Afghanistan about Olympic status over denying sports to women The Afghanistan team’s status for the 2024 Paris Olympics has been put in question by the IOC over growing frustration with the Taliban blocking access to sport for women and girls. The International Olympic Committee says it “continues to be extremely concerned” about the sports situation in Afghanistan despite its repeated calls for action. The IOC says it has the right to take further measures. And it notes details for an Afghanistan delegation going to the Paris Games haven’t been decided. The IOC could suspend Afghanistan’s Olympic body for government interference and support athletes to compete as an independent team. MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lansing 7, Wisconsin 1 Great Lakes 8, West Michigan 3 Fort Wayne 7, South Bend 1 Today Great Lakes Loons at West Michigan Whitecaps, 6:35 p.m. Fort Wayne Tin Caps at South Bend Cubs, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Vanessa Vermeulen - Inspirante Labour and Business Consultancy – she's here to pull apart the basic conditions of employment act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023年1月3号， 有一个贴文在网上引起了热议。那就是雇主应不应该付给实习生薪水，还是理应实习生应该付给雇主薪水？难道雇主可以因为他们传授知识和技能给实习生，就可以不付实习生任何工资吗？ 不仅如此，根据调查，实习生是不受 Employment Act 1995所保护的。那么如果实习生在职场发生了职场伤害，那么实习生也还是不受到劳工法所保护吗？那么当实习生受到不公平的待遇时，能向谁求助？又有谁能来把保护他们的权益呢？ 主持人： Veron银川 & Kelly 官网：https://cityplusfm.my/category/新闻懒人包

In episode 77, Coffey talks with Patrick Richter about paying your employees fairly and legally.They discuss significant changes in employment in the past three years; common mistakes employers make when it comes to exempt vs. non-exempt employees; the Hewitt v. Helix Fair Labor Standards Act case and other overtime pay regulations; the impact of non-delegation cases and challenges to the Chevron doctrine; likely changes to the independent contractor test; the potential penalties if an employer loses an FLSA case; and the importance of staying abreast of regulatory and legal decisions impacting how employees are classified and paid.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Patrick Richter is a partner at the Austin law firm Rigby Slack. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor & Employment Law, and he represents employers nationally in all types of employment disputes, including class and collective actions. He has handled litigation before local, state, and federal administrative agencies and courts. His counseling and litigation experience includes matters concerning Title VII; the Texas Labor Code; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Family and Medical Leave Act; Fair Labor Standards Act; Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.Patrick also has considerable experience with matters before the National Labor Relations Board and in assisting clients with union avoidance.He has significant litigation experience involving federal and state employment and labor statutes, intellectual property and trade secrets, covenants not to compete, stock option agreements, employment contracts, and wrongful discharge claims.Patrick Richter can be reached at https://www.rigbyslack.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-richter-986b19 About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives: 1. Explore the shift in employment conditions for the past three years 2. Define what constructs different type of employees, their benefits, and regulations3. Create better practices to analyze employee classification according to their job description

It's now 2023, which means some big changes for how businesses operate as the amended Employment Act came into force, effective January 1st. The amendments were initially supposed to come into play in September 2022, but was deferred as it seemed like companies were generally not ready, with some, including the Malaysian Employers Federation, attributing this to businesses still having to manage and adapt to the aftermath of the pandemic, the recent floods, and other uncertainties on the global stage.So what does this mean for companies moving forward? The Enterprise team discussed this with Canna Tan, a senior HR manager.Photo Credit : Shutterstock | eamesBot

The implementation of the amended Employment Act 1955 will come into effect on January 1, 2023 after a postponement from September this year. Chin Chee Seong, National Secretary General of the SME Association of Malaysia tells us why their organisation is advocating for a delay of this legislation and their reasons for it whilst giving us an outlook for 2023.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Erik J. Olson talks to Lindsay A. Freedman, the Managing Partner at Freedman Law, LLC located in Maryland and Virginia. Lindsay practice regularly includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Equal Pay Act, False Claims Act, Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, non-compete agreements, employment/severance agreements, contracts, and insurance claims. He has been named Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in both Washington, D.C. and Maryland. He is a member of the prestigious Board of Governors for the Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter. On behalf of the FBA, he chairs an annual pro bono "Wills for Veterans" event to celebrate our nation's service-members. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

The Human Ministry has delayed the implementation of certain amendments to the Employment Act. Why especially since these were already debated in parliament more than a year ago? Dr Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead at the Global Labor Organisation, Professor of Economics at Monash University Malaysia gives us the answers.

The Human Ministry has delayed the implementation of certain amendments to the Employment Act. Why especially since these were already debated in parliament more than a year ago? Dr Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead at the Global Labor Organisation, Professor of Economics at Monash University Malaysia gives us the answers.

J Solomon, Secretary General, National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) makes the case that more needs to be done to improve the Employment Act but strongly advocates that the Government should not delay its implementation this September

J Solomon, Secretary General, National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) makes the case that more needs to be done to improve the Employment Act but strongly advocates that the Government should not delay its implementation this September

In this weeks episode of the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, you're gonna learn about the "Acts" - government acts that is. This episode was requested by a listener like you.  There's a lot of government acts but this episode reviews some of the most common ones regarding working conditions and expectations. I made a FREE cheat sheet for you that summarizes these laws. Download your cheat sheet here and follow along. You'll learn about: 1935: National Labor Relations Act 1938: Fair Labor Standards Act 1947: Taft Hartley Labor Act 1959: Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act 1963: Equal Pay Act 1964: The Civil Rights Act 1967: Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1972: Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1990: Americans with Disabilities Act 1993: Family Medical Leave Act 1996: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 2020: Affordable Care Act These laws are long and wordy. There's a lot to them so if you want to learn more about each of these laws, I recommend you research the laws further. The goal for this episode is to summarize the laws and break them down so you have a basic understanding if you were asked a question on the RD Exam.  Be sure to listen as I give a shout-out to a listener who just passed the RD Exam. When you pass the RD Exam, I'd love to congratulate you on the podcast too. And if you have a question you want featured on the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, please let me know. You can send me a message on instagram @jananichollrd. 

Employees will soon be able to apply for a Flexible Work Arrangement with their employers when an amendment to the Employment Act comes into force.  But will bosses say yes? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if FWAs can work.

Earlier this month, the government announced that employees can now apply for flexible working arrangements with their respective employers, following recent amendments to the Employment Act 1955 which will come into force on September 1st. We discuss the implications of this for the workplace with Ridhima Khanduja of Kincentric Malaysia.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the mean age of a woman's first marriage has increased from 23.5 years in 1980 to 28.1 years in 2020. It also showed a similar trend for childbirth. But what lies behind the statistics? Anis Farid, Research and Advocacy Officer at the Women's Aid Organisation tells us whilst giving us her views if the recent amendments to the Employment Act go far enough to promote gender equality in the work force.

According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the mean age of a woman's first marriage has increased from 23.5 years in 1980 to 28.1 years in 2020. It also showed a similar trend for childbirth. But what lies behind the statistics? Anis Farid, Research and Advocacy Officer at the Women's Aid Organisation tells us whilst giving us her views if the recent amendments to the Employment Act go far enough to promote gender equality in the work force.

In this special episode Therese Moloney of Unite chairs the launch of the Fair Employment Act by the Trade Union Left Forum with contributions from Michelle Byrne, Jimmy Doran and Dave Gibney. The Launch took place on Thursday, 2nd June in Unite the Union's office and a full video of the event is available here: https://fb.watch/doWOuHjE-m/

SEESA Legal Advisors, Ryan King and Johan du Plessis discuss the principle of Double Jeopardy and whether an employer may recover damages from the accused employee. When an employee causes damage to the property of the employer, or the employee's misconduct causes his employer to suffer loss, the employer may implement disciplinary action against the employee but may also recover the costs from the employee for the actual loss incurred. Taking both actions against the employee will not constitute Double Jeopardy provided that the employer complies with section 34 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with labour related queries. Alternatively, leave your contact details on our website for a SEESA representative to contact you. #SEESA #Labour #LegalAdvisors #ExpertLegalAdvice #24/7LawyersOnCall #MonthlyRetainerFee #LabourDocumentation #On-SiteAssistanceLabourIssues #SEESAProFile #Podcast #DoubleJeopardy #Damages #AccusedEmployee #You'reRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs

Lawrence J. Moran, Jr. is a founding shareholder of the firm. Mr. Moran focuses his practice on civil defense, insurance coverage and employment law. In the labor and employment realm, Mr. Moran represents clients in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Moran has extensive civil litigation and trial experience, in state and federal courts, including complex securities fraud claims, professional negligence, auto, premises and products liability cases. He defends administrative, trial and appellate actions focusing often on discrimination and color-of-state litigation such as Section 1983 claims, Title VII theories of liability, violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, state wage collection in employment statutes and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.Mr. Moran also serves as municipal solicitor to various elected officials and political subdivisions in Pennsylvania, where he often calls on and makes use of his vast knowledge of municipal and election laws. Additionally, Mr. Moran is a court-appointed hearing master for the Orphans Court Division of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas.A graduate of Villanova University School of Law, Mr. Moran worked as summer judicial law clerk to the Honorable Thomas J. Munley, President Judge of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. While in law school, Mr. Moran served as a full-time judicial extern to the Honorable Lynne A. Sitarski, United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Moran was also Associate Editor of the Villanova Journal of Catholic Social Thought, and selected to Villanova's Sports & Entertainment Law Journal.A cum laude graduate of Lehigh University, Mr. Moran's professional career began after college when he worked as a political and policy advisor to advocacy groups and elected officials with federal, state and local governments. Mr. Moran is also a renowned champion of veterans' rights. Mr. Moran appears nightly as a regular correspondent on “Veterans Views,” a television program he co-hosts with combat veteran and Lackawanna County Common Pleas Court President Judge Thomas J. Munley. Most recently, Larry, Frank Tunis Esq., and Joe Van Wie  have started the "Fellowship House" (PHP, IOP) as a clinal setting for modern & luxury living for men in recovery returning to school. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/allbetter)

The pandemic has triggered a dramatic increase in the number of Malaysians entering the gig economy, either by choice or forced by circumstances. Although they enjoy flexibility in their job, there are concerns on the labour rights for gig workers. As there have been calls to amend the Employment Act 1955 that was drafted over 60 years ago, what changes are needed to benefit the gig workers in the long term? Tan Zhai Gen of the Asia School of Business weighs in on proposed reforms. Image Credit: Hasim Ramle / Shutterstock.com

"Sexual Harassment" Both the victim and the harasser can be either a woman or a man, and the victim and harasser can be of the same sex. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of the employer, such as a client or customer. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Alison focuses her practice on labor & employment, municipal, appellate, and administrative and regulatory matters. Alison regularly represents public and private entities in connection with lawsuits brought pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and many other labor and employment laws. She also acts as outside counsel to several municipalities, assisting them in navigating matters relating to the complex and rapidly evolving labor and employment landscape, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philip-bell/support

Dr. Vismara & Mr. Bernick are the authors of the book “The Autism Full Employment Act”. Louis A. Vismara, M.D. is a physician (retired interventional cardiologist) and a parent of four children. Since his son, Mark, was diagnosed with autism in 1995, he has dedicated himself to issues of child development, learning differences, diversity, and access to health care for under-served populations. Lou is a founding member of the UC Davis MIND Institute, the State of California's First Five Commission, and the California Legislative Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism. Michael S. Bernick is an attorney practicing in the area of employment and labor law. In recent years, he has worked with some of the nation's major employers, staffing companies and industry associations. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, a board member of AASCEND, and an autism dad. Michael previously served for nearly five years as director of the California Employment Development Department (EDD). For more about “The Autism Full Employment Act”: For more about the UC Davis MIND Institute: https://health.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/ For Lou's bio at Stanford: https://profiles.stanford.edu/louis-vismara For more about AASCEND: http://www.aascend.org/ Michael's bio at Duane Morris: https://www.duanemorris.com/attorneys/michaelsbernick.html Michael's articles on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbernick/#38e29b06187c Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

A coalition of NGOs has started a ‘Kakak Juga Perkerja’ campaign, fighting for domestic helpers to be recognised as formal workers and urging the government to amend the Employment Act 1955 which exempts them from certain basic labour rights available to domestic workers. For more insight, The Morning Run speaks with Irene Xavier, Executive Director of Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor, one of the groups behind this campaign. Image Credit: VioletNur / Shutterstock.com

Every one of us, ages. When it comes to aging, no one is exempted. And when you are an employee, you are not immune to age biases in the workplace. Misperceptions and outdated assumptions about older workers’ skills and proficiency are hurting more and more employees as the number of older workers grows. Age discrimination is unacceptable, and you can help make it stop. In this episode, we talked to Sheila Callaham, Executive Director and Board Chair of Age Equity Alliance, about the underlying motivation of age discrimination in the workplace, how it impacts older workers, and what you need to do when you fall victim to such bias. Sheila is longtime communication and global inclusion and diversity subject matter expert with more than 30 years of experience across private and public sectors in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. She believes employers who proactively build diverse, multigenerational teams are not only the most inclusive, but they are also in the best position to succeed.  What You Will Learn In This Episode: 00:41 - What is Age Equity Alliance? 01:21 - What does Age Equity Alliance do to address age-related issues in the workplace and other institutions? 05:06 - The underlying reason for company’s biases in age inclusion and its impact on older workers 13:01 - Does the concept of retirement foster discrimination against older employees? 16:04 - The emotional and psychological impact of age discrimination for older employees 22:34 - Worst offenders of age discrimination in the work industry 23:48 - Where does discriminatory attitude against age is born? 26:12 - What HR Departments or management need to do to alleviate age discrimination 27:58 - How the world views aging and age discrimination 30:26 - Is the labor force exploiting employees? And how does it impact older workers? 35:31 - What you need to do when you experience age discrimination in the workplace 38:10 - How to file a complaint or report age discrimination in the workplace Resources Mentioned: Age Equity Alliance - https://ageequityalliance.org/ Workforce 2000 (Hudson Institute) - https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED290887.pdf Maturious - https://maturious.com.au/ Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) - https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination/agedisc  Connect with Sheila Callaham: Twitter: @AgeEquity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ageequityalliance/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeYQFi7m8KPICjdBlTvJq7A  Connect with Nisar Law Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nisarlawpc/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisarlaw/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nisarlaw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mahirnisar  Need help? Call 212-600-9534 for a free case evaluation.

In this episode we are going to look at the relief package that is being kicked around between the House and the Senate, and what some of the provisions might mean for employers and employment law. President Joe Biden’s goals are clear and well outlined (https://joebiden.com/covid-plan/). They indicate a number of desired changes that would influence employment law. We are pleased to have back with us today the illustrious Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com). Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 is theoretically assumed to protect people 40 years of age and older from employment discrimination but like many laws, it really doesn't live up to the reason it was created. If you are an older person in the workplace, you need to know the Age Discrimination Act is not going to protect you. Companies and their Human Resource Departments have several techniques at their disposal to phase out older employees.   This podcast episode talks about the ways companies get rid of older workers so they do not get in trouble for age discrimination.   Visit Our Website: https://smartstartmoney.com Subscribe to the Podcast:  https://smartstartmoney.podbean.com/ Questions or Comments About the Podcast? Email: info@smartstartmoney.com   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/smartstartm... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smart-Start-... Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/smart-start-m... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartstartm...        

Although companies are finally getting on board about diversity and inclusion, there is still one issue that remains one of the greatest vulnerabilities that American workers face. Ageism. What can you do when you're considered to be “too old” to be hired or kept as a valuable member of the workforce? How do you fight age discrimination in the workplace? In this episode, we talked to Ashton Applewhite, an expert on ageism, TED Talk Speaker of Let’s end ageism, and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, about the sad reality that older employees face and the increasing incidence of age discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination can happen in any industry, and it can happen to anybody. But you should know that you can push back and take action. What You Will Learn From This Episode: 01:03 - What is Ageism? 03:06 - What aging in the workplace looks like as a human experience 08:00 - What motivates age discrimination in the workplace? 11:09 - Why ageism doesn’t get the same amount of attention and advocacy as other forms of discrimination 14:25 - The different ways a company can solve age discrimination issues in the workplace 18:00 - The emotional and psychological impact of age discrimination for employees 19:52 - How to protect yourself against age discrimination and what you need to do if you’re being subjected to it 21:01 - What is protected activity retaliation? Resources Mentioned: Yo, Is This Ageist? - https://yoisthisageist.com/  This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto on Ageism (book) - https://thischairrocks.com/order-the-book/  Old School - Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse - https://oldschool.info/  Age Equity Alliance - https://ageequityalliance.org/  The New York City Human Rights Law - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/the-law.page  Age Discrimination in Employment Act (federal) (ADEA) -https://www.eeoc.gov/age-discrimination  TED2017: Let’s End Ageism - https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism?language=en  Connect with Ashton Applewhite: Website: This Chair Rocks - https://thischairrocks.com/  Facebook: @ThisChairRocks Instagram: @thischairrocks  Twitter: @thischairrocks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-applewhite-64658/ 

In this episode we explore a simple question: can you mandate vaccinations at your workplace? We also discuss the latest guidance from the EEOC to some degree and take a stab at whether you should or not along with some other detailed considerations. We are pleased to have back with us today the illustrious Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com). Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions.

Brandon & Jonathan rant about how the COVID lockdowns have increased the depression and suicide rates all across the country. Brian Tally joins the show to talk about his own experience with the VA hospital and its method to treat the problem with a band aid and cover up its the tracks. While there are good doctors at the VA, a majority of veterans feel like doctors don't take time to listen to the actual concerns of the veteran. Clinicians, at times, don't have the time to properly diagnose and treat the veterans for the actual complaints. Brian almost lost his life to medical malpractice by a VA doctor in 2015. He is now working with Congress to pass the #TallyBill “The Brian Tally VA Transparency and Employment Act”. For more details about H.R.4526 and S.B.4883, check out http://www.tallyteam.net/ (www.tallyteam.net).

Zero hours work is work with no guaranteed hours. Researchers at the Kemmy Business School, have been examining the prevalence and impact of zero hours work and low hours work amongst Irish employees. Dr Lorraine Ryan, lecturer in Employment Relations & Human Resource Management in the Department of Work & Employment Studies at the KBS discusses the prevalence of these work contracts, their effect on employees and their social impact. She outlines how she and her colleagues carried out the first study in Ireland into zero hours contracts and how their findings influenced the shaping of the 2018 Protection of Employment Act.

I was asked about my age on an employment application recently. I was told it was for Diversity and Inclusion reasons. Good intention but it made me feel as if I was being "excluded" especially when I got turned down for not being a good "fit". The road to hell is paved with good intentions. At every step of the process, making sure you’re focusing on the skills and qualifications required for the role will help prevent ageism or discrimination as a whole (even if you didn’t realize it was there). The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects certain applicants and employees 40 years of age and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination/agedisc#:~:text=The%20Age%20Discrimination%20in%20Employment,conditions%20or%20privileges%20of%20employment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21:  Louisville attorney Parker Wornall joins Jim to discuss the work he does for healthcare providers.  His focus includes dental offices, foot and ankle practitioners, APRN practices, chiropractors, mental health practioners, adult day-care practices and others. There are legal aspects to establishing a practice, developing the internal forms and processes, HR-related policies, regulatory compliance issues, planning for growth and eventually a sale or wind-down of the practice.  Parker handles both transactional and litigation matters.  Ideally, he enjoys getting involved in the early stages to protect the healthcare provider and the practice.  He works to help avoid potential legal exposure.  Entity Startup There are both strategic and practical considerations for the entity structure.  This could include PLLCs, LLCs, PSCs and others.  There are issues surrounding non-provider members (e.g. investors, directors, practice business manager).  Due diligence for the proper structuring of shares may also need to be considered. Parker has a network of colleagues in related fields, such as CPAs, who can also add valuable perspectives. Compliance Checks A thorough review of forms, policies and procedures is extremely important.  While COVID has highlighted some of the compliance requirements from governmental agencies, there are always the day-to-day issues related to the Department of Labor, Kentucky wage and hour and/or Federal wage and hour laws, the Fair Labor Standards act and more. There are disparities between some of the Kentucky regulations and the Federal DEA regulations.  Testosterone clinics (nurse practitioner clinics) can run afoul of the various regulations because of the various requirements. Employment Law Issues for Healthcare Providers Your practice will often include individuals who are there to help run/manage the business.  Some may be salaried, while others could be 1099-based.  You may need to perform adequate reviews of credentials.  How you work with your employees and practitioners may also require guidance from your general counsel. Non-compete and other restrictive covenants may come into play in the hiring of employees.  Parker can work to either defend the covenant or to prove why one may be invalid.  This can also include the protection of trade secrets (enforceable under the Kentucky Uniform Trade Secrets Act and Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016).  The 3 common types of restrictive covenants in Kentucky are: Non-Compete Agreements Non-Solicitation Agreements Confidentiality Agreements Having properly drafted and executed contracts in place, before they are tested, is a smart option to reduce your legal expenses should an action need to be filed or defended. Insurance Coverage Issues Parker can help communicate the needs of the practice and its business plan to insurance professionals to ensure the risks are fully considered and adequately quoted.  Often, business specialists tend to look at the issues from a single perspective (e.g. insurance agents, CPAs, etc.).  In the role of general counsel for the healthcare practice, Parker can coordinate with each of the business partners to provide clarity and to maintain a focus on the overall business plan for the practice. Hiring and Firing Parker is very familiar with cases involving the Kentucky Human Rights Commission and the EEOC.  At times, these cases can also end up in litigation.  An interesting issue recently surfaced deals with older employees who were either working from home or off work due to COVID.  If the practice is ready for them to come back to work, but they refuse, you may have exposure to actions under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act, the Federal Civil Rights Act and the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.  Each situation is unique and often complex.  Having proper contract verbiage and documentation can reduce the risk of litigation to the practice.  Workplace Investigations These can involve in-house HR professionals, or out-sourced HR resources.  However, some of instances may require the professional to see the advice of legal counsel to determine the best way to approach or handle a particular investigation.  Again, having well-drafted, comprehensive contracts can shield the practice from potential adverse legal actions.  Medical Licensure Defense Parker has significant experience defending the licenses of healthcare providers.  Most of the licensure issues are handled before the licensing boards.  Parker has successfully defended both doctors and nurses, as well as other medical providers. Certificate of Need Applications Many healthcare providers are required to apply for a Certificate of Need (CON) if they plan to expand a practice or start a practice.  Ambulatory surgical centers, adult day healthcare programs and others are typically required to show a need exists and how their expansion would impact that community need.  Parker can guide the application process.  He will represent the provider at the hearing.  In some cases, existing practices may want to prevent the expansion of a competitive practice.    Sale, Dissolution or Wind-Down of a Practice Healthcare providers may decide it’s time to transition the ownership of the practice.  In some instances, the provider receives an unsolicited offer to purchase.  Parker can help in the due diligence of the sale or purchase of the practice.  These transactions are highly complex and involve much more than often appears on the surface.  There are multiple ways to engage Parker for your healthcare practice.  Fees and billing arrangements can be arranged to best meet the needs of the practitioner or practice at large. If you’d like to contact Parker: Phone: (502) 805-2303 Website: https://www.ccgattorneys.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  From more information on business-related issues, visit my website at www.JimRayConsultingServices.com. Got Podcast? Finally, if you’re interested in developing and launching a podcast for your business or organization, I’d be happy to help.  I provide this service on a regional basis.  Visit my podcast production services page for more information. Until next time, remember, if you need help with your small business, Let’s Grow For It!  

Eva Cox reminisces about the important work that the honourable Susan Ryan (AO) did throughout her life in the public service. She was the first woman from the ALP to serve in cabinet, and was notably involved in the creation of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and the Affirmative Action (Equal Opportunities in Employment) Act 1986. Eva speaks about the optimism she had and drive to make big changes - working diligently behind the scenes to improve the lives of women across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the DOL’s revisions and reaffirmations of the original FFCRA regulations. That includes clarifications around leave for medical professionals, intermittent leave, and more. You may also listen here: https://bit.ly/3hIREJ1 And we have with us a familiar voice: attorney Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html)of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com/). Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions. Maggie’s litigation experience also includes defending employers in breach of contract and employment-related tort claims. She regularly defends employers and management before state and federal courts throughout the country at the trial and appellate levels, as well as before administrative bodies such as the US Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and similar state agencies.

According to our guest this week, retaliation claims surrounding COVID-19 are outpacing many other types of lawsuits. Are your managers well trained when it comes to avoiding retaliation suits? This episode's guest is once again Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com/). Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions.

About John Stolarz: John is the head partner at the Stolarz Law Firm. His practice specializes in representing employees for discrimination on the basis of age, sex, disability, or race and for wage theft by an employer. He's been practicing since 1980 and represents employees in the state of Maryland and federal courts. In this episode, Steve and John discuss:1. How prevalent is age discrimination in the United States workforce today?It happens all the time. The problem is that employees don't really know when it's happening and when they do realize that that may have been the case, they have not taken any steps to protect themselves and that is a real problem. It is difficult to determine what the motivation of an employer is when they take any type of disciplinary action against the employee or start picking up their work or transferring their work to people who are younger. So it's very prevalent and it's very difficult to protect against themselves unless one knows what to look for.2. What protections against age discrimination to older employees have in the workplace?The protection that they have is the two statutes of federal and state statutes. The federal law is The Age Discrimination and Employment Act and the Maryland law also has a statute in the state government article, generally. The laws and they're both relatively saying, protect an older employee when he or she applies for a job and when they are not hired, and this is very difficult to prove, of course, but if there's something during the course of the interview, perhaps that can lead the applicant for an employer for a job to kind of figure out that the employee is not going to be employed, because of their age, the protections are there for older employees.3. At what age are you considered an older employee?Generally and under federal law, an employee over the age of 40 is an employee who feels that there is discrimination going on because of preference, for example, of younger employees. That entitles the employee to proceed with an action against the employer. On your Maryland law, there is no age limit under Maryland law, and all the workers, if there's a preference for a younger worker, for example, or if the employee is not getting jobs, but a younger employee is getting those jobs, for example, it doesn't matter what the age is.4. In other states are there the same protections that Maryland gives to its older employees?Most of the states have their own rules which are similar to The Age Discrimination and Employment Act, but usually, in other states, there are no such protections. They are protected by federal law, assuming there are certain interesting commerce requirements are fulfilled, but those are usually not very hard to do.5. Should a person who believes that they've been discriminated against because they're a part of the aging population, or older than 40, make claims under both the federal law and their respective state law?Once the employer determines that there may be some sort of age discrimination going on. If the person is still employed, the first thing that person should do contact the HR department and make a legitimate complaint about that. If you start filing a lawsuit without taking the steps in the workplace that the employee has available to him, in case there's discrimination, in court, you won't fare so well. So the most important thing for an employee to do, if the employee feels that he's there's some sort of discrimination is to contact the Human Relations Department, in the company. Most importantly and many people don't do their due diligence and look in their employee handbook and see what they should be doing if they feel there is discrimination and follow those rules that are in the handbook. That will protect the employee from retaliation because if the employee makes a complaint about age discrimination in the HR department whether they're right or wrong, the employee is protected from any type of retaliation by the employer for making those complaints.6. Are you saying that they could pursue a wrongful termination or retaliatory termination type case if they were actually fired because they reported it or complained about it?Let's break it into two parts here. First is if the employee is still employed, and he feels that there's age discrimination going on, or that the employer is starting to move towards replacing that employee and with somebody younger, the employee needs to make the complaint. If the employee doesn't make a complaint, but then goes to the EEOC process and the employer will say, well, we would have taken the necessary steps to correct the problem. So that's why it's important to raise it in the workplace if they're still employed there. So that employer cannot, later on, come in and say, Oh, we would have taken care of the problem if we were told something about it. I hear those types of complaints in age, race, sex discrimination all the time.7. What is the best way to make a report to HR, by just talking to them or in writing?If an employee feels that there's age discrimination going on, the first thing that employees should do is keep good notes. Keep good notes of what happened in the workplace, get what was said, who said what, and keep those details as they go along until they do have that feel enough to be able to approach the HR department.8. So no matter what state they're in, in order to make a federal claim that they've been the subject of age discrimination, they have 300 days from when the discrimination ended?If it's a continuous type of action. It's from when, from the date the last date, but that's always a tricky question. What's continuing action? Discrimination taking place is a tricky legal question. So the employee should always make the complaint as soon as possible and not wait.9. So federally, there are 300 days, but the sooner you make the EEOC claim on the federal side, the better because you don't want to get in a situation where you made the claim too late. And it's barred by what's called the statute of limitations?That’s correct.10. If they want to make this state claim as well, they should check with their local civil rights commission or Human Relations Commission to see what the deadline is there. If they missed the state statute, if it's under 300 days, they can still make the federal claim correct?That's correct. He or she usually cross files with the state version of the EEOC and all around the country. But they're protected when they file with the EEOC because then their protection falls under The Age Discrimination and Employment Act."By filing with the EEOC, whether the EEOC investigates. Whether they find anything or not, it doesn't matter because there comes a point in time where you can get what's called a right to sue letter from the EEOC, regardless of whether they found anything or not and at that point, you can file a lawsuit." —  John Stolarz To find out more about the National Injured Senior Law Center or to set up a free consultation go to https://www.injuredseniorhotline.com/ or call 855-622-6530 Connect with John Stolarz:  Website: http://www.stolarzlaw.comEmail: stolarz@verizon.netPhone: 410-532-7200. CONNECT WITH STEVE H. 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When the pandemic first hit the United States, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed to help protect American citizens. The FFCRA has been in effect for some time since then, and employment lawsuits have begun hitting the courts. In this episode, we are going to go over some of the hot-spots surrounding the FFCRA with returning guest Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com). Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions. Please join us next Friday when we'll be releasing another episode where Maggie and I get deeper into one of the most common types of suits that have arisen: retaliation suits.

Last time on HR Works COVID-19 Update we began to explore the many new types of wage and hour lawsuits that might be coming your way in light of the pandemic. This week we'll hear from a lawyer that specializes in these types of cases to discuss where she is seeing new lawsuits, what they look like, and what might happen going forward. We are pleased to have back on the show Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), Partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com/offices/new-orleans.html) with us. In this episode, she helps us unpack some of the most common pandemic-induced wage and hour violations. Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions.

On this episode of Dear Law we sit down with David Kyalo, a human resources practitioner with over 15 years experience to understand the legal protections afforded to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. We get to understand the role employers in the legal profession have to play as outlined in the Constitution and the Employment Act. What steps can you take if you are being or have been sexually harassed? If you are a Kenyan lawyer and have had a similar experience we would like to hear from you. Send your anonymous letter to *letters@dear-law.com.* This podcast was made possible by HIVOS and Leteipan & Associates Advocates. *Music credits:* Riverside - Caleb Carden

On this episode of Dear Law we sit down with David Kyalo, a human resources practitioner with over 15 years experience to understand the legal protections afforded to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. We get to understand the role employers in the legal profession have to play as outlined in the Constitution and the Employment Act. What steps can you take if you are being or have been sexually harassed? If you are a Kenyan lawyer and have had a similar experience we would like to hear from you. Send your anonymous letter to letters@dear-law.com. This podcast was made possible by HIVOS and Leteipan & Associates Advocates. Music credits: Riverside - Caleb Carden

Imagine this: your employees have been working with a wage cut for the last few months. But there is good news! Your business has recovered enough for you to restore their pay. Not only that, but you also want to make them whole, so you pay everyone a bonus on top of restoring their pay. Did you know that you may have just committed at least three wage and hour violations? Wage and hour laws have always been complex, and the pandemic has added new layers of complexity. Fortunately, we are lucky to have Maggie Spell, Partner at the New Orleans location of Jones Walker (https://www.joneswalker.com/offices/new-orleans.html) with us. In this episode, she helps us unpack some of the most common pandemic-induced wage and hour violations. Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions.

Guest is attorney Louis Watson from Watson & Norris Law Firm. https://www.watsonnorris.com/attorneys/We started the hour discussing terminations over social media posts then learned about "employment-at-will" and how the pandemic has affected employment law.Here are some of the information that was mentioned during the broadcast:CARES Act https://www.cbh.com/guide/alerts/cares-act-what-you-need-to-know/US Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whdFair Labor Standards Act https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsaUS Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov/Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964Age Discrimination in Employment Act https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/age-discrimination-employment-act-1967Americans with Disability Act https://www.ada.gov/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Babb v. Wilkie, No. 18-882, , 589 U.S. ___ (2020), is a case of the United States Supreme Court in which the justices considered the scope of protections for federal employees in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Specifically, the Court ruled that plaintiffs only need to prove that age was a motivating factor in the decision in order to sue. However, establishing but for causation is still necessary in determining the appropriate remedy. If a plaintiff can establish that the age was the determining factor in the employment outcome, they may be entitled to compensatory damages or other relief relating to the end result of the employment decision. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the changing work environment, Junior Achievement of South Florida's Recipe for Success podcast show has evolved to a virtual, interactive interview session with President and CEO Laurie Sallarulo and various guests. Learn more about these top professionals' main ingredient in their recipe of professional and personal success. Let's get cooking! This week's episode welcomes Tom Loffredo. Tom is the managing shareholder of GrayRobinson’s Fort Lauderdale office. He is a commercial litigator whose practice has a specific emphasis on labor and employment matters on behalf of management and corporate clients, banking and finance litigation, appellate practice and class-action litigation. Tom’s labor and employment practice involves representation of clients in litigation and arbitrations, as well as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various state and local agencies, concerning matters arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other federal, state and local anti-discrimination and employment statutes as well as common-law claims. He represents employers in business tort claims and in enforcing noncompetition agreements. Tom advises clients on compliance with employment-related statutes and regulations and assists in the development and implementation of employment policies. He also represents management clients in matters before the National Labor Relations Board, in collective bargaining negotiations and in union organizing campaigns. He regularly represents clients on appeals in both state and federal courts. Tom routinely represents financial institutions in their defense of mortgagee/servicer liability and false credit reporting claims at both the trial and appellate court levels. Tom has successfully represented corporations in class actions seeking relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act and in their defense against other consumer class actions. He also represents clients in their defense of common-law and statutory privacy and tort claims. Tom has also served as court-appointed receiver for corporations that were the subject of federal civil enforcement actions. Tom is now a Circuit Certified Mediator, mediating labor and employment as well as commercial litigation matters. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit https://www.jasouthflorida.org Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasouthflorida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/junior-achievement-of-south-florida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasouthflorida Twitter: https://twitter.com/JASouthFlorida

Join The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce President J.J. Hollie and three attorneys from The Woodlands Bar Association for a discussion about employment law considerations for businesses and employers during COVID-19. MCLE and State Bar College Credit: 1 hour; Course ID: 174084112 Lee Winkelman Managing Member Hopkins Centrich Winkelman & Drucker PLLC Topic: Employer’s rights and obligations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Learning Objectives: Identify employers covered by the FFCRA and discuss Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Family Medical Leave requirements under the FFCRA Discuss employers' rights to tax credits under the FFCRA and other miscellaneous FFCRA requirements, such as visible signage concerning employee rights under the FFCRA. Consider best practices for employers to implement the new leave requirements. About Lee Winkelman: Lee Winkelman represents employers in employment-related legal matters. He works to finds unique business solutions to his clients' legal problems through risk-mitigating employment policies, procedures, and agreements. Winkelman also regularly represents employers in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Labor (DOL) investigations as well as in disputes before judges, juries, and arbitrators. He has substantial experience drafting covenants not to compete and litigating departing-employee cases involving trade-secret misappropriation and other unfair competition claims. Mr. Winkelman has also served as outside general counsel for several companies, advising them on day-to-day legal matters. Mr. Winkelman is a managing member at Hopkins Centrich Winkelman & Drucker PLLC in The Woodlands, Texas. Leigh Freeman Principal Leigh K. Freeman, Attorney at Law PLLC Topic: Considerations for Employers Implementing Layoffs, Furloughs and Pay Reductions During the COVID-19 Crisis Learning Objectives: Discuss general considerations and notice requirements of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) during COVID-19 Examine best practices for severance agreements including requirements for older workers under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) / Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) Consider implications of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES”) provisions to layoffs, furloughs and pay reductions About Leigh Freeman: Leigh Freeman is the principal of Leigh K. Freeman, attorney at law PLLC located in The Woodlands TX. She has represented businesses and individuals in a wide variety of fields including real estate, franchises, oilfield services, medical, IT, financial services, and energy, to name a few. The firm’s primary area of practice is corporate and transactional law, including employment-related matters. The firm acts as outside general counsel for privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations in The Woodlands, the greater Houston area, and throughout the State of Texas. Haley Paul Associate Attorney Stibbs & Co., P.C., Attorneys Topics: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Considerations when Responding to COVID-19, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidelines for Maintaining a Safe Work Environment Learning Objectives: Discuss employer responsibilities under the ADA and how to respond to requests for accommodation due to COVID-19 concerns. Examine OSHA and CDC guidance for protecting workers from occupational exposure to COVID-19 Identify legally permissible methods for screening for COVID-19 in the workplace About Haley Paul: Haley Paul represents clients in a variety of labor and employment matters. Haley has successfully represented a number of employers during investigations by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Review Board, and state agencies, such as the Texas Workforce Commission. She has successfully defended employers in a number of state and federal cases, including discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, sex, age, and disability; wage and hour collective actions, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and similar state wage and hour laws; and failure to accommodate and disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Haley has both defended and enforced trade secrets claims and employee restrictive covenants. She has extensive experience drafting employee handbooks, employment agreements (including arbitration and severance agreements), and performing trainings and seminars for clients.”

Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi says workers can apply for leave using the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Nxesi says they are negotiating for special leave conditions for those who fall ill during work......

MultimediaLIVE — In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we take at look at the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the workplace as Covid-19 has changed the way people work. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Lizle Louw, an attorney from law firm Webber Wentzel, who specializes in employment law, to unpack the issues. Louw says Covid-19 has introduced much complexity into the workplace in recent weeks especially around the treatment of leave, pay for quarantined workers, travel policies and health checks. Given how new the virus is and how the threat has continued to evolve globally, Louw says they’ve been advising clients around these issues according to established local legislation such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

A case in which the Court held that the federal-sector provision of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 demands that personnel actions be untainted by any consideration of age, but but-for causation is important in determining the appropriate remedy that may be obtained.

A case in which the Court held that the federal-sector provision of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 demands that personnel actions be untainted by any consideration of age, but but-for causation is important in determining the appropriate remedy that may be obtained.

Employment law is a very pernicious law type and if you run a company then you need to know what you are and aren't allowed to do with your employees. If you're concerned that your business isn't keeping within the bounds of what it legal as far as hiring, firing, and keeping a positive workplace, then having the ability to ask questions of someone who practices in employment law is a good way to go. Louis Montone of The Leach Firm is an employment law attorney in Orlando and spends this episode discussing his work on the Plaintiff's side and how that can affect those running a business. After all, the best offence is a good defense, and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. If you're ever worried you or someone in your company is doing wrong, you can always call or email Louis for advice and confirmation that you're not in the wrong. The best advice can usually come from someone you're on the other side of an argument with. Louis Montone has practiced employment law for nearly his entire career as an attorney. Louis has extensive experience representing clients on claims involving all forms of discrimination and harassment. Louis also has extensive experience on claims involving retaliation, whistle-blowing, and violations of complicated wage and hour laws. Louis has primarily represented individuals, but has substantial experience representing businesses as well. Now, working exclusively with individuals, Louis is able to use what he has learned from both sides to help his clients resolve their employment issues. In fact, Louis has developed a reputation for skillfully resolving complicated legal disputes. He partners with his clients to implement cost-effective strategies and then aggressively pursues favorable results. Whether negotiating or litigating, Louis keeps his clients’ best interests in mind. Louis believes in educating his clients on the legal process to help them ease the understandable anxiety involved in legal disputes. Louis’ dedication to employment law started while he was still a student. While only in his second year of law school, Louis interned for a local school board working directly with its labor attorney. Louis also interned with a private employment firm while still in law school. Louis continued pursuing his interest in employment law when he founded his law school’s first student organization dedicated solely to employment law. Louis was elected and proudly served as the group’s first President. For his efforts, Louis was awarded the Florida Bar’s Outstanding Labor and Employment Law Student his final year of law school. Raised by Italian immigrants, Louis has always known the value of hard work. He graduated from the University of Florida with a business degree before spending several years as a commercial salesperson. During that time, Louis worked for two Fortune 500 companies in New York City where he fine-tuned his business development and negotiation skills. Wanting to fulfill his dream of becoming an attorney, Louis then settled in Orlando, Florida and graduated from Barry University School of Law. Louis has been fortunate to work alongside some of Central Florida’s most respected employment attorneys and continues in this tradition with The Leach Firm, P.A. Louis’ specific areas of focus include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Equal Pay Act, Florida’s Private Whistle-blower Act, as well as local discrimination and wage laws. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letsgetuptobusiness/message

In Episode 91 of HR Works, we discuss the EEO-1 Component 2 Compensation Data reporting rule, which is due for submission on the 30th of September of this year. We have two attorneys joining us to discuss this: Partner Maggie Spell and Senior Partner Mark Adams of Jones Walker LLP. They both work in the great City of New Orleans in Louisiana in one of Jones Walker’s 15 locations. For more than 30 years, Mark has represented employers in disputes before federal and state courts and regulatory agencies. Drawing on the depth and breadth of his experience, he counsels employers on the development of effective human resources policies, procedures, and strategies for complying with federal and state labor and employment laws. He also works with businesses to limit exposure to employment claims, litigation, and government agency investigations. Maggie focuses her practice on cases brought under federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. She regularly offers wage and hour compliance advice and has represented employers in numerous Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and state-law wage and hour class actions. The official FAQ's can be found here: https://eeoccomp2.norc.org/Faq And the article that Mark mentioned can be found here: https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2019/07/12/no-henny-penny-the-sky-isnt-falling-eeo-1-pay-data-portal-goes-live-soon/ Finally, if you want to learn more, please consider joining our webinar on August 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time entitled, "EEO-1 Report Double Whammy: How to Meet the Sept. 30 Filing Deadline So You Don't Get Sued." Nita Beecher of Fortney & Scott, LLC will help you feel prepared to accurately file the necessary information for the annual EEO-1 survey. This webinar will feature live Q&A: https://store.blr.com/eeo-1-reporting-082319

Parents Day was celebrated earlier this month, but is there enough being done to support and empower parents in the workplace? The Ministry of Human Resources has proposed amendments to the Employment Act, which includes new rights for parents. Tan May Lee, from the Women’s Aid Organization and Derek Toh, the founder of WOBB joins us on the show today to unpack this and discuss parental discrimination at the workplace.

In this episode covering the basics of business, Labour law experts Andre Swanepoel and Albert Mouton explain the details of leave and its legislation in South Africa. Annual or vacation leave, sick leave, and family responsibility leave is unpacked for business owners to best determine exactly how they should approach leave to align with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

On this episode, we discuss the proposed amendment bill that seeks to amend the employment act in Kenya. We discuss some of the new definitions that have been added to the Act that bring it up to date and correspond with the existing conditions in the labor market

On this episode, we continue to look at the proposed amendments to Kenya’s Employment Act. We discuss the Amendments that are being proposed to the sick leave provisions. We also discuss the proposed addition of compassionate leave, education leave and leave for adoptive parents. We also discuss an amendment to the maternity leave provisions

On this episode, we discuss the proposed bill that seeks to amend the Employment Act in Kenya. We particularly focus on the proposed outlawing of non-compete clauses from the Employment Act

On this episode, we discuss the proposed amendments to the Kenyan Employment Act in particular those provisions dealing with sexual harassment in Kenya

Do you know about a FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)?What about FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act), and ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)? After this In Legal Term broadcast with attorney Louis Watson we hope you do! http://watsonnorris.com/attorneys/Federal laws cover many employment matters in Mississippi. Know that there is a time limit to make a complaint.U. S. Equal Employmnet Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov// See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Attorney Jonathan Perkins-Founder of Perkins Injury LawyersSubject: Age Discrimination in the Workplace. Jonathan says congress made it illegal in 1967 with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, it applies to employers that have at least 20 employees. He says age discrimination is illegal at any stage of employment including during hiring, promotions, raises and layoffs. The law also prohibits workplace harassment by coworkers, supervisors or clients, because of age. Also prohibited, mandatory retirement age, with a few exemption, such as airline pilots and public safety workers.

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE: Ageism Ageism  - Age discrimination for house cleaners is our topic of today's #AskaHouseCleaner. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says never assume you're too old to clean. You need to know how to ace a job interview and sell your strengths in house cleaning. Age discrimination and ageism in the workplace are against the law.  Highlight the best of your employment history and make the Age Discrimination in Employment Act work in your favor. Today's show sponsors are Savvy Cleaner. (Training for house cleaners and maids.) And Turnover Cleaning Tips (a resource for Airbnb and VRBO hosts.)   *** COMPLETE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE *** https://askahousecleaner.com/show   *** MORE VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC *** 6 Warning Signs of Age Discrimination - What You Should Do - https://youtu.be/P50f9sxYpvc Age Discrimination in Hiring & How to Overcome it - 3 Questions - https://youtu.be/NV4kVn4yFWU Ageism in the Workplace - https://youtu.be/nbkiD_z38Hg How to Prove Age Discrimination: Tips from The Spiggle Law Firm - https://youtu.be/kQGfI3uDmzc Ageism - Is Your Age Holding You Back from Landing a Job? - https://youtu.be/piZLiB1sD8w   *** RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE *** Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview - https://amzn.to/2ym2H6d Answers to the Top 20 Interview Questions: Conquering the Job Interview Process - https://amzn.to/2zXQ2Iz How to Answer Interview Questions: 101 Tough Interview Questions - https://amzn.to/2yoOmG7 High-Impact Interview Questions: 701 Behavior-Based Questions to Find the Right Person for Every Job - https://amzn.to/2E5J8Fj 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire - https://amzn.to/2yo72G8 We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.     *** OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS SHOW *** ITUNES - http://apple.co/2xhxnoj STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2fcm5JM SOUNDCLOUD - http://bit.ly/2xpRgLH GOOGLE PLAY - http://bit.ly/2fdkQd7 YOUTUBE - https://goo.gl/UCs92v     *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com     *** HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT *** (DELIVERED VIA EMAIL) - https://savvycleaner.com/tips     *** FREE EBOOK – HOW TO START YOUR OWN HOUSE CLEANING COMPANY *** http://amzn.to/2xUAF3Z   *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/   *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/     *** LOOKING FOR WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/HouseCleaning360/     *** FOLLOW ANGELA BROWN ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner     *** WHAT IS ASK A HOUSE CLEANER? *** Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean. How to start a cleaning business. Marketing and Advertising tips for your cleaning service. How to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids. Employee motivation tactics. Strategies to boost your cleaning clientele. Cleaning company expansion help. Time-saving Hacks for DIY cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids.     *** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry read this: https://savvycleaner.com/product-review     *** THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY *** SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification – https://savvycleaner.com   MY CLEANING CONNECTION – Your hub for all things cleaning – https://mycleaningconnection.com   HOUSECLEANING360.COM – Connecting House Cleaners with Homeowners – https://housecleaning360.com   SAVVY PERKS – Employee Benefits for Small Business Owners – https://savvyperks.com   VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING – Cleaning tips and strategies for your short-term rental https://TurnoverCleaningTips.com

In this episode, we're joined by Steven Attewell, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at the City University of New York’s School of Labor and Urban Studies.His recent book, People Must Live By Work (University of Pennsylvania Press), examines the history of direct job creation programs from the depths of the Great Depression and debates over the Employment Act of 1946 to the War on Poverty and the Humphrey-Hawkins Act of 1978.Link to the book: http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/15862.html

Welcome to the 11th episode of The Career Warrior Podcast (formerly The Let’s Eat, Grandma Job Seeker’s Podcast)! This is an episode about age discrimination and its implications within your job search.You’re going to learn about age discrimination, why people do it, and the action steps you can take in your job search to deal with it. We will address the following questions:Does age discrimination exist in the job search? If so, how bad is it?What are the legal implications of age discrimination in the United States?Why do people discriminate based on age?What are some action steps that an older job seeker can take to apply for positions? Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Episode: Full Article from Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Economic Letter: https://www.frbsf.org/economic-research/publications/economic-letter/2017/february/age-discrimination-and-hiring-older-workers/Age Discrimination in Employment Act: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adea.cfmBLS Statistics https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/adea.cfmWhat to do if fired because of age discrimination: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-do-if-you-were-fired-because-of-age-discrimination-2018-9How to avoid age discrimination (for hiring managers): http://www.workplaceanswers.com/resources/blog/avoid-workplace-age-discrimination/Purchase Disrupted on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupted-My-Misadventure-Start-Up-Bubble/dp/0316306096 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran recently announced that his ministry is involved in discussions for a comprehensive review of the Employment Act 1955. We speak with Dr. Jashpal Kaur Bhatt, a former lecturer in the Faculty of Law with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to share her insights into the employment reforms needed.

Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran recently announced that his ministry is involved in discussions for a comprehensive review of the Employment Act 1955. We speak with Dr. Jashpal Kaur Bhatt, a former lecturer in the Faculty of Law with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to share her insights into the employment reforms needed.

EEOC—Fifty years after the ADEA, agency reports on the state of older workers and bias Even though the ADEA took effect 50 years ago in June 1968, age discrimination remains too common and too accepted as outdated assumptions about older workers and ability persist, according to a report released June 26 by Victoria A. Lipnic, Acting EEOC Chair, on the  State of Older Workers and Age Discrimination 50 Years After the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/history/adea50th/report.cfm) . “Open secret.” The ADEA was an important part of 1960s civil rights legislation that was intended to ensure equal opportunity for older workers. Today’s experienced workers are more diverse, better educated, and working longer than previous generations, yet the report finds “many similarities between age discrimination and harassment,” explained Lipnic. “Like harassment, everyone knows it happens every day to workers in all kinds of jobs, but few speak up. It’s an open secret.” Worse for women, minorities. The report points out the prevalent perception that age discrimination exists in our workplaces: More than 6 in 10 workers age 45 and older say they have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace; of those, 90 percent say it is somewhat or very common, according to a 2017 survey. African Americans/Blacks report much higher rates of having experienced age discrimination or knowing someone who had, at 77 percent, compared to 61 percent for Hispanics/Latinos and 59 percent for Whites. More women than men also say older workers face age discrimination. And in the tech industry. Older workers in the technology industry report significantly high rates of age discrimination, with 70 percent of those on IT staffs reporting they had witnessed or experienced age discrimination. In fact, the report states that more than 40 percent of older tech workers are worried about losing their jobs because of age or consider their age to be a liability to their career. Who files charges? The demographics of older workers who file ADEA charges have changed markedly since 1967, most significantly as to gender. In 1990, almost twice as many ADEA charges were filed by men than were filed by women. In 2010, the number of women filing age charges surpassed the number of men filing age charges for the first time, a trend that continues today. In 1990, workers in the age 40-54 age cohort filed the majority of ADEA charges and workers in the age 65+ cohort filed relatively few. But by 2017, more charges were filed by workers ages 55-64 than the younger age cohort. Moreover, by 2017, the percentage of charges filed by workers age 65 and older was double what it was in 1990. Impact. According to the EEOC report, the financial and emotional harm of age discrimination on older workers and their families is significant. Once an older worker loses a job, she will likely endure the longest period of unemployment compared to other age groups and will likely take a significant pay cut if she becomes re-employed. Plus, job loss has serious long-term financial consequences: Older workers often must draw down their retirement savings while unemployed and are likely to suffer substantial losses in income if they become re-employed. “Fissuring of the ADEA’s ties to Title VII.” Importantly, the report stressed that experts have expressed concerns about Supreme Court decisions in the past 15 years “that have severed the ADEA from its ties to Title VII, by relying on textual differences between the ADEA and Title VII, rather than their shared purposes and prohibitions.” The most significant ADEA case in this regard is Gross v. FBL Financial Services, Inc., which held that older workers could no longer use the motivating factor framework derived from the same Title VII prohibition shared by the ADEA to prove unlawful age discrimination....

In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the legacy of Anthony Bourdain, the end of “family values” conservatism, and ageism as a form of discrimination. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: The late Anthony Bourdain helped define the now familiar figure of the “celebrity chef.” Niki referred to Bourdain’s books Kitchen Confidential and Medium Raw as reshaping the genre of food writing. Natalia cited Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation and Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food as other works that helped Americans conceive of food as a lens on politics and society. “Family values,” long a familiar trope of conservative American politics, appears under threat in the Trump era. Neil wrote in Slate about how and why this era has come to an end. Neil recommended historian Seth Dowland’s book, Family Values and the Rise of the Christian Right. Natalia cited her own book, Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture, on how family values politics have always been racialized. Ageism is an often under-acknowledged cause of discrimination. Natalia commented on how the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967) barred workplace age discrimination and cited a recent Atlantic interview with a man who was laid off in his fifties. Natalia also recommended Ashton Applewhite’s writing on age and ageism at the This Chair Rocks Blog.  In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Natalia talked about Jesse Singal’s controversial Atlantic article, “When Children Say They’re Trans.” Neil recommended Pose, a new show on the FX Network. Niki discussed Nathan Truesdell’s Atlantic video, “The Balloonfest That Went Horribly Wrong.”

Legal analysis of alternative dispute resolution What are the issues that arise when considering whether or not to offer alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to employees in the hope that they will use ADR in lieu of litigation? An employer wants to be sure this process will be: fair and objective; cost effective; capable of protecting the employer’s interests; reliable; binding on all parties; and a mechanism to provide closure. Arbitration Many employers are requiring, as a condition of employment, that applicants and employees give up their rights to pursue employment discrimination claims in court and agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration. The agreements to arbitrate may be contained in an employment contract, employee handbook, or employment application. The use of such agreements can be found in various sectors of the workforce, including the securities industry, retail, restaurant and hotel chains, health care, broadcasting, and security services. Enforceability. The enforceability of mandatory arbitration of statutorily protected employee rights, such as the right to be free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability, has been debated. In two decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, the controversy was essentially put to rest. In 1991, the Court ruled in Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp. that a claim subject to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act could be subject to compulsory arbitration as required by an agreement (  10 (https://answersnow.cch.com/?refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.coloniallife.com%2Fproducers%2FSearch%2520Results%3Fq%3Dcch%26page%3D1&P=collife&cpid=WKUS-REX-HRLP#09013e2c875871d0-footdocd2812e1fn32) ). The rulings give employers broad authority to require employees to arbitrate employment disputes. Agreements to arbitrate often contain two relevant provisions: one providing for arbitration of all disputes arising out of the employment relationship, and one giving the arbitrator exclusive authority to resolve the “gateway”question of enforceability (the delegation provision). Where an agreement to arbitrate includes a delegation provision, it is for the district court to consider a specific challenge to the enforceability of that particular agreement. But if a party challenges the enforceability of the agreement as a whole, the challenge is for the arbitrator. This is the result of a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Antonio Jackson, where it was decided that where an agreement to arbitrate employment disputes gives the arbitrator exclusive authority to resolve the “gateway” question of enforceability, and where that party challenges specifically the enforceability of that particular agreement, the district court considers the challenge, but if a party challenges the enforceability of the agreement as a whole, the challenge is for the arbitrator to decide (  15 (https://answersnow.cch.com/?refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.coloniallife.com%2Fproducers%2FSearch%2520Results%3Fq%3Dcch%26page%3D1&P=collife&cpid=WKUS-REX-HRLP#09013e2c875871d0-footdocd2812e1fn40) ). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has maintained a different position. It has strongly supported voluntary alternative dispute resolution programs entered into after a dispute arises. The EEOC has asserted that mandatory binding arbitration of discrimination claims as a condition of employment is contrary to the fundamental principles of employment discrimination laws. Factors. Employees must have knowingly agreed to arbitrate employment discrimination claims before they can be forced to arbitrate those claims (  20 (https://answersnow.cch.com/?refUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.coloniallife.com%2Fproducers%2FSearch%2520Results%3Fq%3Dcch%26page%3D1&P=collife&cpid=WKUS-REX-HRLP#09013e2c875871d0-footdocd2812e1fn49) ). An employer argued that its...

Wits Radio Academy — The Department of Labour continues to brief and educate employers and employees on the new national minimum wage (NMW) which is set to come into effect from 1 May 2018. The Law Focus show seeks answers on the implementation of this new wage as well as the working rights of domestic workers. The show talks to a researcher at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, Kelebogile Khunou about the history of domestic work and why it continues to be exploitive. Even with the anticipated wage increase domestic workers will earn only 75% of the NMW of R3, 500 due to the higher risk of unemployment if the minimum wage is too high. CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor and the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union’s organiser, Gloria Kente both agree that the minimum wage is disgracefully low. The show also talks to Legal Aid labour lawyer, Jabulile Duba about how they can legally assist domestic workers to protect themselves from unconducive working conditions in accordance to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and hosted by Basil Sherinda. Consultant produced by Khutso Tsikane and Executive produced by Lerato Makate. Technical production by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame

The Department of Labour continues to brief and educate employers and employees on the new national minimum wage (NMW) which is set to come into effect from 1 May 2018. The Law Focus show seeks answers on the implementation of this new wage as well as the working rights of domestic workers. The show talks to a researcher at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, Kelebogile Khunou about the history of domestic work and why it continues to be exploitive. Even with the anticipated wage increase domestic workers will earn only 75% of the NMW of R3, 500 due to the higher risk of unemployment if the minimum wage is too high. CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor and the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union's organiser, Gloria Kente both agree that the minimum wage is disgracefully low. The show also talks to Legal Aid labour lawyer, Jabulile Duba about how they can legally assist domestic workers to protect themselves from unconducive working conditions in accordance to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. This edition of Law Focus is produced by Bulali Dyakopu and hosted by Basil Sherinda. Consultant produced by Khutso Tsikane and Executive produced by Lerato Makate. Technical production by Kutlwano Gwinch Serame wits.journalism.co.za

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age. This law was encompassed in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. There are states, however, like the state of New York, added law (N.Y. Exec. Law § 296 (3-a)) to protect workers over the age of 18 from age discrimination. On this episode, we’ll discuss assumptions, biases and strategies employees can take to mitigate the effects of being the youngin’ in the office!

08-12-2017 - President Trump Signs the Veterans Affair Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 - audio English

The continuing growth of social media has created an array of pitfalls and challenges for employers, including community associations. Hiring decisions have been complicated because of publicly available information on social media, employees are using social media platforms to publicly air workplace grievances and complaints, and pictures and other information posted make an employee’s conduct outside the job only a click away for managers and colleagues in the workplace. These are just a few examples of the many issues, created by social media, that employers are dealing and coming to grips with on a daily basis. A misstep by employers in dealing with the array issues created by social media could lead to lawsuits, fines and other legal exposure. We'll cover many of these issue in this episode of CAI's podcast. Our guest is Greg Hanscom, Esq., an associate in the Philadelphia office of attorneys Fisher & Phillips. Greg’s practice is devoted to representing employers in a wide array of litigation and non-litigation matters and focuses, in part, on discrimination claims brought under various federal, state and local statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. For more information, email Greg or visit their website at this link.

The continuing growth of social media has created an array of pitfalls and challenges for employers, including community associations. Hiring decisions have been complicated because of publicly available information on social media, employees are using social media platforms to publicly air workplace grievances and complaints, and pictures and other information posted make an employee’s conduct outside the job only a click away for managers and colleagues in the workplace. These are just a few examples of the many issues, created by social media, that employers are dealing and coming to grips with on a daily basis. A misstep by employers in dealing with the array issues created by social media could lead to lawsuits, fines and other legal exposure. We'll cover many of these issue in this episode of CAI's podcast. Our guest is Greg Hanscom, Esq., an associate in the Philadelphia office of attorneys Fisher & Phillips. Greg’s practice is devoted to representing employers in a wide array of litigation and non-litigation matters and focuses, in part, on discrimination claims brought under various federal, state and local statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance. For more information, email Greg or visit their website at this link.

Access to finance can be a challenge at the best of times but research has shown that female entrepreneurs struggle more than their male counterparts when it comes to raising funds. In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin we take a look at the launch of a new, female-only crowdfunding platform, which not only provides access to equity funding but also to an Angel Network, business support and mentoring. One long awaited element of The Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act is the appointment of a Small Business Commissioner. Part of the role will be to ensure the scourge of late payment is tackled but it appears that government is still not ready to roll out this much-needed resource. Having a clean Credit Report is often overlooked when it comes to raising finance and in this Bulletin, we share a recent lesson on why it’s important to know what your Credit Report contains.

Episode 2 introduces the legislation's role in managing compensation. Among the acts that will be discussed are the Employment Act 1955, Workmen's Compensation Act 1952 and Industrial Relations Act 1967.

Episode 9 will cover the final matching of the candidate to the job and organisation. The contract of employment discussed takes into account the Employment Act 1955. The job offer process will also be discussed in depth.

Episode 2 discusses the legal environment in Malaysia which affects human resource management practices in Malaysia. Students are exposed to some major Acts which are closely related to human resource management practices. Among the Acts discussed are the Employment Act 1955, Industrial Relations Act 1967, Trade Unions Act 1959, Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, Employees' Social Security Act 1969, Human Resource Development Act 1992, Employee Provident Fund Act 1991 and Workmen's Compensation Act 1952.

April 15, 2014. Author Ruth Ellen Wasem discussed her book, "Tackling Unemployment: The Legislative Dynamics of the Employment Act of 1946," which covers the sweeping legislation on which postwar United States economic policy was built. Speaker Biography: Ruth Wasem is a social-science analyst in the Domestic Social Policy division of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. She has researched, written and testified before Congress on immigration and social-welfare policies. Before joining CRS, she was a Public Health Service fellow in the Office of Population Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6340