Harrisburg, Pa. – Senator Maria Collett (D-12, Montgomery) i Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-45, Allegheny) announced an introduction Pennsylvania protects the right to organization (Pro) On Wednesday, May 13, which strengthened the rights of employees and modernized the State Labor Law. Bill Collett and Pisciottano is a companion HB 1029Introduced by Rep. Dan Williams (D – Chester), Joe Ciresi (D – Montgomery), David Delloso (D – Delaware), Steve Malagari (D – Montgomery) and Jennifer O’Mara (D – Delaware).
“Thanks to the approval of the relationship for the nearest, it will be 70 percent, it is clear that Pennsylvania understand an important role in building a strong middle class that provides working families”, ” Senator Collett said. “It is legislation that will aid our employees protect the protection needed to effectively organize and fight for fair salary, unthreatening jobs and better benefits.”
The Pro Act includes several key provisions regarding the protection of employees’ rights:
- Establishes clear penalties for incorrect classification of employees and unfair work practices;
- Requires employers to transfer employees’ contact details to future relationships when organizing efforts;
- Implements the improved process of initial collective agreements;
- Protects employees’ rights to continue collective legal activities;
- It creates a novel protection against forced anti -evidence.
“We must take action to protect our working families. Every American has the right to organize, and this legislation modernizes our provisions to follow honest work practices”, S.Help sleep. Piscottano. “The point is to stand in defense of employees – incorrect classification of employees, ensuring fair pay and protecting the work environments.”
The Act also includes significant enforcement mechanisms, including:
- Civil penalties up to USD 50,000 for a violation, doubled for repetitive criminals;
- Liquidated damage to employees who are in the face of discrimination or sedate economic damage;
- Increased mediation and arbitration procedures for contractual negotiations;
- Reinforced remedies for employees facing unfair work practices.
“Regardless of whether you work in healthcare, retail, construction or on the factory floor, every Pennsylvania employee deserves the right to support better working conditions without fear of retaliation” Sleep added. Collett. “This legislation is of key importance for the protection of employees’ rights and ensuring a successful future for our community.”
Senators encourage supporters of employees’ rights and supporters to contact state legislators and terminate their support for this essential provisions.
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