Workers Defense, Rep. Walle file Heat Safety Bill
March 6, 2024 If passed, the bill would require certain employers to provide heat safety protections to employers and collect heat safety related data AUSTIN – Texas State Representative Armando Walle has filed House Bill 3982 also known as the Worker Heat Illness, Injury, and Death Prevention Act, which seeks to provide a consistent statewide […]
RELEASE: Labor Groups Strongly Support Upcoming Austin City Council Vote To Establish Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance
AUSTIN, TX — Today, Thursday, December 1st, the Austin City Council will vote on the Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance, which would amend City Code to combat wage theft.