Tag: labor_law
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California Rideshare Drivers Form World's Largest Union
California's landmark labor law, championed by Governor Newsom, has enabled rideshare drivers to form the world's largest union. The California Gig Workers Union reached the support threshold, paving the way for collective bargaining for Uber and Lyft drivers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborLegalEconomy CaliforniaGig Workers UnionRideshareUnionizationLabor LawGovernor Gavin NewsomCollective BargainingCalifornia Governors Office
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Connecticut Minimum Wage to Reach $17.48 in 2027
Connecticut's minimum wage will rise to $17.48 per hour on January 1, 2027, as mandated by a 2019 state law. Governor Lamont announced the increase, tied to economic indicators, to combat poverty and support the state's lowest-earning workers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal ConnecticutMinimum WageGovernor Ned LamontLabor LawEconomic IndicatorsWage IncreaseEmployment Cost IndexConnecticut Governors Office
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Governor Lamont Enacts Sweeping Legislation to Bolster Workers' Rights in Connecticut
Governor Lamont signed Public Act 26-12, an omnibus labor bill enhancing workers' rights in Connecticut. It addresses wage theft, job protections, compensation for assaulted workers, and mandates wage and benefit disclosure in job postings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborLegalGeneral Politics ConnecticutGovernor Ned LamontPublic Act 26-12Workers' RightsLabor LawWage TransparencyWorkplace SafetyConnecticut Governors Office