Nine life insurance trade groups filed a joint lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor to overturn its fiduciary rule, which they contend would reduce consumers’ access to retirement investment advice.
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Freelancers File First Lawsuit Challenging Biden Independent Contractor Rule
A group of freelance writers and editors has sued the U.S. Department of Labor, claiming the Biden administration’s new rule making it more difficult for companies to treat some workers as independent contractors is illegal and should be struck down.
NAIC, Life Trade Groups, Continue to Push Back on Fiduciary Proposal
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners and insurance trade groups continued to push back against the Biden Administration’s proposed fiduciary rule, saying it would reduce consumers’ access to vital retirement investment advice.
Biden Admin to Announce Independent Contractor Rule that Could Upend Gig Economy
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden will release a final rule as soon as this week that will make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors rather than employees that typically cost a company more, an administration official said.
Pfizer Settles Gender Pay Discrimination Allegations at NYC Headquarters
Pfizer will cough up $2 million to settle allegations from the U.S. Department of Labor that it underpaid certain women who were employed at the company’s New York City headquarters.
Biden Vetoes GOP-led Bill to Reverse ESG Investing Rule
President Biden issued his first veto, rejecting a bill that would have nixed a Department of Labor rule that gives room for retirement plan managers to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions.
DOL Announces Enforcement Guidance Changes
OSHA has issued new enforcement guidance to make its penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements.
DOL Cites Amazon Warehouse Hazards
Amazon has been cited by federal authorities for safety violations at three of its warehouses.
DOL Extends Comment Period on COVID Vaccine & Testing Standard to January 19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the comment period for the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard to Jan. 19, 2022. OSHA extended the comment period by 45 days to allow stakeholders additional time to review the ETS and collect information and data necessary for comment. Submit comments… Continue reading DOL Extends Comment Period on COVID Vaccine & Testing Standard to January 19
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Worker COVID Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced a new emergency temporary standard to protect more than 84 million workers from the spread of the coronavirus on the job. The nation’s unvaccinated workers face grave danger from workplace exposure to coronavirus, and immediate action is necessary to protect them, according… Continue reading OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Worker COVID Requirements