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The author writes, “US House lawmakers questioned several labor experts [last] Wednesday before a House Education and Labor panel about how a new bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 would protect workers from wage theft. House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the bill, H.R. 3712, known as the ‘Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act of 2022.’ It would require employers to provide pay stubs to workers, establish new minimum and maximum civil penalties for … wage theft and provide grants to organizations and institutions to enhance the enforcement of wage and hour laws.”
From Niagara Gazette: “School principals around the area made statements during morning announcements on Monday about the tragedy, which also involved moments of silence to pay respect to the victims. Information was given to students about mental health resources, in case one needs to talk about how they are feeling. While still looking to keep a normal schedule, school district leaders say they are urging students to speak up if they feel they are in need of assistance, or if they are worried about someone else.”
Rep. Eric Swalwell broke his silence on allegations of sexual misconduct Tuesday evening after a campaign event in Sacramento, saying social media reports of inappropriate behavior with female staf...