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What Happened To Texas' Anti-Renewable Agenda? Legislators Fail To Pass Energy-Related Bills That Would Have Adversely Impacted Renewable Projects
The most recent Texas biennial legislative session ended on May 29, 2023. Before its close, legislators introduced a series of energy-related bills aimed at shaping the state's energy landscape and addressing various environmental, economic, and regulatory concerns. These bills were expected to have a significant impact on businesses operating in Texas, particularly renewable developers and investors.
What Happened to Texas’ Anti-Renewable Agenda? Legislators Fail to Pass Energy-Related Bills that Would Have Adversely Impacted Renewable Projects | JD Supra
The most recent Texas biennial legislative session ended on May 29, 2023. Before its close, legislators introduced a series of energy-related bills aimed at shaping the state’s energy landscape and addressing various environmental, economic, and regulatory concerns. These bills were expected to have a significant impact on businesses operating in Texas, particularly renewable developers and investors.
More Progress At Fixing Pay Inequity Through California’s Pay Transparency Law
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed The Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act into law. The new law, which goes into effect in May of 2023, requires employers with more than 100 workers to disclose annual pay data broken down by demographics. The law also requires employers of any size to provide existing employees with the salary range for their positions. Finally, the law requires employers with more than 15 workers to disclose salary ranges on all job advertisements.
President Biden Mandates Vaccines For Tens Of Millions Of Workers
United States: President Biden Mandates Vaccines For Tens Of Millions Of Workers 15 September 2021 by John FitzGerald and Michael (Mike) R. Rahmn Foley & Lardner Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
President Biden Mandates Vaccines for Tens of Millions of Workers | JD Supra
As part of a series of actions aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19, including the highly contagious Delta variant, President Biden recently announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing a rule that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require any workers who remain unvaccinated to produce a negative test result on at least a weekly basis before coming to work.
Louisiana’s Latest Legislative Session Includes New Laws on Preemployment Background Checks, Natural Gas Pipeline Reporting Obligations, and Industrial Hemp | Foley & Lardner LLP - JDSupra
The Louisiana State Legislature adjourned earlier this month, completing three months of legislative work in which legislators filed more than 1,400 separate bills. As of June 23, 2021, 448 bills have officially become law after passing both legislative chambers and receiving Gov. John Bel Edwards’ signature. The recently enacted laws cover an incredibly wide range of issues. For those conducting business or owning property in Louisiana, below are three notable new laws of importance.
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Beating the Louisiana Department of Revenue at its own Game | JD Supra
Tax season is well underway, and after a tumultuous year in 2020, businesses may be looking to save money any way they can. Last year presented a different, though equally difficult, set of challenges for state and local governments. Indeed, many experienced financial troubles from shrinking revenues and increased costs stemming from COVID-19 and natural disasters. Louisiana was not immune from these troubles.
Contracting to Your Advantage: Understanding the Importance of Louisiana’s Statutory Employer Status in a Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit | JD Supra
Workers’ compensation laws differ from state to state, and employers whose employees regularly move across state lines should understand how and when these laws apply. Understanding the interplay between state workers’ compensation rules could limit financial losses from personal-injury litigation. A recent Louisiana case, Ford v. Phillips 66 Co., No. 19-920 (La. 3 Cir. 12/16/2020), illustrates this principle.
DOL Proposing To Make It Easier To Classify Workers As Independent Contractors
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DOL Proposing to Make it Easier to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors | JD Supra
Ensuring the proper classification of workers is a concern for many employers. Soon, it may become easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors, thereby excluding more workers from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Independent contractors also are not entitled to a minimum wage, family and medical leave, and, under many state laws, unemployment insurance. This issue has become more significant, based on the “gig” economy.
They Are Listening: DOL Action Plan Hopes To Enhance Contractors' Understanding Of EEO Obligations
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They Are Listening: DOL Action Plan Hopes to Enhance Contractors’ Understanding of EEO Obligations | JD Supra
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They Are Listening: DOL Action Plan Hopes to Enhance Contractors’ Understanding of EEO Obligations
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Do You Have My Back? Safety Considerations for Multiemployer Worksites | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Do You Have My Back? Safety Considerations for Multiemployer Worksites
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Your Get of Out Jail Free Card: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Under the Texas Wage Theft Act | JD Supra
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