CHICAGO — Laws focused on employment and labor are meant to make clear the rights of employees and the responsibilities of employers.
However, with labor regulations being made on federal, state and local levels, too often these rights and responsibilities are as clear as mud.
For example, in Texas, the state legislature is trying to take control of labor regulations to end what proponents say has created a mess with confusing local laws.
Those opposed to the effort say it amounts to state overreach.
Patrick Garcia, president of Division Laundry & Cleaners in San Antonio, is very familiar with the challenges of changing employment laws.
“Our business associations, for example, sued the city of San Antonio for mandating paid sick leave. The state ruled it unconstitutional,” he shares. “Another example was the city allowed four propositions to get on the ballot. Again, the state ruled them unconstitutional.”
As with many things, the events of the past three years have made a mark on labor/employment law and regulations. How has it changed because of the past three years?
How does this affect laundry operators today, and how can they keep track of changes on federal, state and local levels to remain in compliance?
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