Search Results: keywords:"retaliation protection"

  • H. R. 7129 — To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Office of Whistleblower Awards, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:3,582

    H. R. 7129, known as the "Put America on Commission Act of 2024," seeks to amend the Small Business Act by establishing the Office of Whistleblower Awards within the Small Business Administration. This office would reward whistleblowers who provide original information about...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 7129 wants to set up a special office to thank and reward people who tell the truth about any bad money stuff with the loans given out because of COVID. If they help catch the bad guys, they can get some of the money back as a big thank you gift!

  • S. 4502 — To prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,933

    S. 4502, known as the “Restoring Justice for Workers Act,” aims to end the practice of forced arbitration in work disputes. It prohibits employers from requiring workers to agree to arbitrate work-related disputes before any issues arise, ensuring that workers can pursue...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a new rule that says bosses can't make workers promise to settle problems secretly before they even start. Instead, workers should be able to talk about problems in court and be safe from getting in trouble if they say no to secret meetings.

  • S. 3901 — To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,101

    The bill S. 3901, introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2024, seeks to ensure that employees are given at least 2 consecutive hours of paid leave to vote in Federal elections. Employers must provide this leave upon request and can designate when this time can be taken, such...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill S. 3901 wants to make sure that people who work have at least 2 hours off with pay so they can go vote in big elections without being worried about not getting paid or getting in trouble at their job. Bosses can pick when the time off happens, but it can't be during lunch or breaks, and they can get fined if they don't let their employees vote.