The ban on mandatory arbitration is overridden by Federal Arbitration Act. The Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco recently blocked California’s law banning mandatory arbitration, saying that…
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EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Clean Up Toxic Train Crash
Company officials also told to attend public meetings for the town impacted by chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan announced that the EPA will order…
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U.S. to Expand Troop Numbers in Taiwan
Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
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USDA’s Highest Employee Honor Awarded
40 winners were nominated by fellow employees for Secretary Honor Awards. Secretary Tom Vilsack recently presented 40 employee teams at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the…
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IRS Releases Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Information
The guidance clarifies the 15% minimum policy introduced through Inflation Reduction Act. The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released official guidance for…
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Supreme Court Declines Lawsuit Against Arkansas
Upholds state’s ban on public contractor boycotts against Israel. The Supreme Court declined another lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) this week, which challenged Arkansas’…
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Education Department Invests in Student Mental Health
Funding will increase access to school-based services for high-need districts. The Department of Education recently announced that $188 million will be awarded to 170 school districts to increase…
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OSHA Opens Public Comments on Voluntary Protection Program
The agency seeks to modernize its certification for best workplace practices. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently opened public comments, requesting input into…
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Justice and Commerce Announce Technology Strike Force
Investigative teams will be set up in 12 metropolitan areas. The Departments of Justice and Commerce recently announced the launch of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, an interagency…
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Appeals Court Rules COVID-19 Workers Not Entitled to Hazard Pay
Federal workers’ exposure to coronavirus is not covered by current regulations. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against federal workers this week, saying that they are not…
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