Labor regulation
Lawmakers told updating unemployment system could take years
By Bruce Schreiner Jun. 22, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Overhauling Kentucky's outdated technology for processing jobless claims could take up to three years, the state's labor secretary said...

Help wanted: Labor crisis plagues US restaurant industry
By Michael R. Blood Jun. 22, 2021 08:45 AM EDT

Iowa Senate official warned of payback over COVID-19 inquiry
By Ryan J. Foley Jun. 11, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

New federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers
By Alexandra Olson Jun. 10, 2021 04:04 PM EDT
Louisiana House Republicans propose return-to-work bonus
By Melinda Deslatte May. 13, 2021 03:53 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican House lawmakers on Thursday began advancing a proposal to offer Louisiana residents receiving unemployment up to $1,000 to...
NY to set workplace safety standards for airborne diseases
By Marina Villeneuve May. 12, 2021 11:14 AM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State regulators in New York will soon draft rules that will require employers to protect workers from airborne infectious disease.
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Spain adopts landmark law to protect 'gig' delivery workers
By Aritz Parra And Renata Brito May. 11, 2021 11:24 AM EDT

Workers protest Indonesia's labor law in May Day rallies
By Niniek Karmini And Andi Jatmiko May. 01, 2021 02:10 AM EDT
Diner fined $18K for 'willful' violation of COVID-19 rules
Apr. 06, 2021 06:41 PM EDT
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A Grants Pass diner was fined almost $18,000 Tuesday for what state regulators called a “willful” violation of COVID-19 rules.
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Colorado Senate panel advances farmworker wages, rights bill
By James Anderson Mar. 17, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Senate OKs bill giving relief to some jobless aid recipients
By Bruce Schreiner Feb. 26, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Audit: Bogus unemployment claims may have cost Kansas $600M
By John Hanna Feb. 24, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Kansas lawmakers hope for number on unemployment fraud cost
By John Hanna Feb. 22, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Kansas governor, spouse victims of bogus unemployment claims
By John Hanna Feb. 05, 2021 05:12 PM EST
Springfield restaurant fined over COVID-19 rules
Feb. 03, 2021 05:40 PM EST
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Occupational Safety and Health has fined a Springfield restaurant $9,215 for two COVID-19-related violations.
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Lawmakers halt bill to stop employer-mandated vaccines
Feb. 03, 2021 05:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are pulling the plug on a bill that would prohibit employers from requiring workers from getting immunizations against...