Tag: worker_protections
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Newsom Signs First-in-the-Nation AI Worker and Consumer Protections
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new laws protecting workers from AI surveillance and automated firings, plus healthcare, transparency and deepfake safeguards, and an executive order declaring AI be called "Artificial Intelligence."
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLegalComputers and Internet Gavin NewsomCaliforniaAI regulationworker protectionsAI Transparency ActdeepfakesCalifornia Governors Office
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Virginia Medicaid to Implement Federal Changes Affecting Noncitizen Adults, Governor Highlights New Worker Protections and Housing Initiatives
Virginia Medicaid is set to implement federal changes impacting noncitizen adult eligibility, with virtual town halls planned. Governor Spanberger also announced new worker protections, including paid leave, and a commission to address housing affordability.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborReal EstateMedical ScienceSocial Issues Virginia MedicaidH.R. 1noncitizen adultshealthcareGovernor Abigail Spanbergerworker protectionshousing affordabilityCardinal CareVirginia
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Governor Spanberger Highlights New Worker Protections on Labor Day
Governor Abigail Spanberger celebrated Labor Day by thanking Virginia's workers and detailing landmark legislation. New laws include paid family and medical leave, a $15 minimum wage, and protections against wage theft and discrimination.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEconomyGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues VirginiaGovernor Abigail SpanbergerLabor DayWorker ProtectionsPaid LeaveMinimum WageEmployment LawReston