Search Results: keywords:"workers' rights"

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

  • H. R. 9137 — To safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,443

    The bill titled H. R. 9137, known as the “Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers Act” or “LET’S Protect Workers Act,” aims to improve the protection of workers' rights and child safety by increasing civil monetary penalties for various violations. It proposes higher...

    Simple Explanation

    The LET’S Protect Workers Act wants to make sure workers and children are safe by making bad actions, like breaking work rules or being unsafe, cost a lot more money to the people in charge. This means if someone does something wrong, like not paying workers what they should or letting kids work in unsafe places, they have to pay a big fine.