workers' rights

“It adds a new surcharge on successful, profitable workers' compensation insurance companies, and then it adds new restrictions on potential liability on employers,” Melin told The Center Square. #centersquare #workerscomp

Stratton welcomed the endorsement, saying she looks forward to continuing her partnership with organized labor while advocating for workers' rights in Washington. #endorsement #julianastratton #senate

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the decision reflects the party's longstanding commitment to organized labor and workers' rights. #demorats #union #ibew

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

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House Bill 4743 would allow the more than 100,000 contract employees of ride-share services – such as Uber and Lyft – in the state to organize, requiring a minimum of 10% of active drivers to begin the process. #bill #union #ride-share

“We need to stand with our public sector and all unions and fight back against attacks on workers’ rights.” #congress