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May 14, 2020 The Honorable Stephen M. Sweeney
New analysis shows that the following 10 states have seen the largest percentage of their workforce file unemployment claims since March.
May 13, 2020 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS:
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order (EO) N-62-20. The Order significantly expands current workers’ compensation policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes a slew of provisions that will likely lead to a surge in workers’ compensation claims, raising costs for employers, insurers, and the state.
As America looks to get back to work, California’s officials serve up an injunction instead of incentives. The litigation filed by the Attorney General and City Attorneys is nothing short of an effort to drive successful businesses out of the state and deny opportunities to millions of workers.
In response to litigation filed by the state of California against Lyft and Uber, Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement...
Small businesses are transitioning to more virtual ways of working and seeking more flexibility and financial resources to survive the coronavirus pandemic, according to a monthly poll taken April 21 – 27, 2020 and released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife.
The Honorable Russ VoughtActing DirectorThe Office of Management and Budget725 17 th Street, NWWashington, DC 20503 Re: Support for the DOL’s Final Rule Regarding Default Electronic Disclosureby Employee Pension Benefit Plans Under ERI SA, RIN1210 -AB90 Dear Acting Director Vought:
The Honorable J.B. PritzkerGovernor of the State of Illinois207 State HouseSpringfield, IL 62706 Dear Governor Pritzker:
One of the debates that has been flaring up recently is whether OSHA has taken the proper course in directing employers on how to protect employees from exposure to coronavirus by focusing on issuing guidance instead of a regulation.
