Category: Legislation & Policy

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Worker Classification

The rule clarifies differences between employees and contractors, establishing who is entitled to benefits – including workers’ comp.

Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.

As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.

The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.

This law also includes lifeguards, and certain employees in the Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Recreation.

Enacted as part of the state’s budget bill, this new regulation comes with stipulations and exclusions.

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.

Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.

Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.

Beyond PTSD, cancers, heart conditions, and communicable diseases are seeing legislative activity.

Several states have submitted bills to expand presumptions for first responders.

This report contains a high level report on the status of the Texas workers’ comp system.

Maryland and Missouri voters pass recreational legalization.

If enacted, this bill would create an exemption where gig workers do not receive employee benefits.

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