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Legislative Update for the Week of July 26

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Littler Mendelson

Leg Roundup Image 132 by 140.jpgFinancial Reform Bill Establishes Diversity Requirements
The newly enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111-203) contains a provision that will impose diversity requirements on businesses in the financial industry. Read the full post here. (July 30)

Bill Would Apply Minimum Wage, Overtime to Home Care Workers
Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced legislation that would extend the federal minimum wage and overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to most home care workers, improve federal and state data collection and oversight with respect to the direct care workforce, and create a grant program to help states recruit and train direct care workers. Read the full post here. (July 30)

OSHA Issues New Cranes and Derricks Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new regulations addressing the safety of cranes and derricks in the construction industry. Read the full post here. (July 29)

DISCLOSE Campaign Finance Act Fails to Clear Senate Hurdle
By a vote of 57-41, the motion to invoke cloture on the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (S. 3628) fell short of the 60 votes necessary to end debate. Read the full post here. (July 27)

Senate Rejects Spending Bill Providing Public Safety Collective Bargaining Rights
The Senate rejected advancing the supplemental appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives (H.R. 4899), which included an amendment providing public safety employees with collective bargaining rights. Read the full post here. (July 27)

House Approves Background Check Bill for Child-Centric Workers
The House of Representatives approved, by an overwhelming 413-4 margin, the Child Protection Improvements Act (H.R. 1469), legislation that would make it easier for employers to conduct background checks on employees who supervise, educate, or otherwise provide care for children. Read the full post here. (July 26)

DOL Issues Fact Sheet on Nursing Breaks for Employees
The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has released a fact sheet to help employers comply with the lactation break time obligations established by the new health care law. Read the full post here. (July 26)

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