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United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce Act of 2021 (the "CREW Act") (38 USC 101 note) (Public Law 117–178). -

Adoption: 2022-09-29 | USA-2022-L-113812

The “CREW Act” extends employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists who deploy to major disaster sites.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 [P.L. 111-292][H.R. 1722]. -

Adoption: 2010-12-09 | USA-2010-L-88266

Amends Part III of title 5 of the USC by including after Chapter 63, a new Chapter 65 entitled "Telework". This comprises of 6 sections:
6501 - Definitions.
6502 - Executive agencies telework requirement.
6503 - Training and monitoring.
6504 - Policy and support.
6505 - Telework Management Officer.
6506 - Reports.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment and Training Administration (20 CFR Part 604).

Adoption: 2000-06-13 | Date of entry into force: 2000-08-14 | USA-2000-R-57304

Allows state agencies that administer the Unemployment Compensation Program to provide partial wage replacement on a voluntary, experimental basis, to parents who take approved leave or who otherwise leave employment following the birth or placement for adoption of a child.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Fair Labor Standards Act, Amendment (H.R. 1693).

Adoption: 1999-12-09 | USA-1999-L-56434

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the overtime exemption for employees engaged in fire protection activities.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Duty Pay Rule (5 CFR Part 550).

Adoption: 1999-01-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-01-11 | USA-1999-R-51694

Provides hazard duty pay for General Schedule employees who are required to commute to a worksite that is more than 3900 meters in altitude from a substantially lower altitude.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Federal Employees Family Friendly Leave Act. Public Law 103-388 (H.R. 4361)

Adoption: 1994-10-22 | USA-1994-L-39400

Amendment (63 USC, Title 5, S. 6307) to provide that an employee of the Federal Government may use sick leave to attend to the medical needs of family members and for other related purposes.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Absence and Leave; Voluntary Leave Transfer and Voluntary Leave Bank Programs Rule (5 CFR Part 630)

Adoption: 1994-01-28 | Date of entry into force: 1994-01-31 | USA-1994-R-35964

Interim regulations to enable agencies to implement permanent voluntary leave transfer and leave bank programs and to make certain other changes.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Alcohol Testing; Amendments to Alcohol/Drug Regulations Rule (49 CFR Part 219)

Adoption: 1994-01-25 | Date of entry into force: 1995-01-01 | USA-1994-R-35987

Requires pre-employment and random alcohol testing of safety-sensitive employees, and makes the reasonable suspicion component of "for cause" testing mandatory for both alcohol and drugs.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Federal Employees Leave Sharing Amendments Act of 1993. Public Law 103-103 (S. 1130).

Adoption: 1993-10-08 | USA-1993-L-36559

Amends sections 6331(4) and 6361(6) of title 5, United States Code, by substituting the word "leave" for the words "leave (disregarding any advanced leave)". Provides for annual or sick leave accrued by an employee to be transferred to the appropriate leave account of such employee and specifies under what circumstances such leave shall be available. Also provision in respect to employee participation in leave bank and leave transfer programmes. Repeals section 2(d) of the Federal Employees Leave Sharing Act of 1988.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), Public Law 103-3 [H.R. 1] [29 U.S.C., Chapter 28]. -

Adoption: 1993-02-05 | USA-1993-L-33397

Makes available to eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year under particular circumstances that are critical to the life of a family. Leave may be taken upon the birth of the employee's child; upon the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care; when the employee is needed to care for a child, spouse or parent who has a serious health condition; or when the employee is unable to perform the functions of his or her position because of a serious health condition.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Records to be Kept by Employers; Overtime Compensation Rule (29 CFR Parts 516 and 778)

Adoption: 1991-11-21 | USA-1991-R-26636

Provides final regulations for the maximum hours exemption under the Fair Labour Standards Amendments of 1989 for certain employees receiving remedial education beyond regular working hours.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Exemptions from Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Requirements of the Fair Labour Standards Act; Public Sector Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 541)

Adoption: 1991-09-06 | USA-1991-R-25308

Regulations relative to governmental pay practices under Regulations 29 CFR part 541 containing revised criteria for exemption from the minimum wage and overtime compensation requirements of the Fair Labour Standards Act for executive, administrative and professional employees. The purpose of this revision is to provide an exception from certain provisions requiring payment "on a salary basis" applicable only to public sector employees.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Civil Money Penalties-Procedures for Assessing and Contesting Penalties Rule (29 CFR Part 578)

Adoption: 1991-05-23 | USA-1991-R-25263

Amends the procedural regulations for issuance of assessments of civil money penalties for violations of the child labour, minimum wage, and overtime provisions under the Fair Labour Standards Act.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Video Display Terminal Worker Safety Ordinance.

Adoption: 1990-12-27 | USA-1990-R-21959

"Landmark legislation" which sets minimum safety standards covering computer workers in businesses with 15 or more employers in order to reduce the risks associated with prolonged computer use, including eye strain, muscle fatigue and carpal tunnel syndrome, an injury that can incapacitate the hand and often requires surgery. The Ordinance requires adjustable chairs and terminal displays, detachable keyboards, correct lighting levels and noise reduction of impact printers. Employers who do not provide rest breaks every two hours will have to provide 15 minutes of alternative work or a written explanation if no such work is available. Full compliance would have to be achieved within four years of entry into force.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Asbestos NESHAP Revision Rule (40 CFR Part 61)

Adoption: 1990-10-29 | Date of entry into force: 1990-11-20 | USA-1990-R-22416

Promulgating rules under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, the revisions are intended to enhance enforcement and promote compliance through control device and fugitive emission monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting for asbestos milling, manufacturing, and fabricating operations, together with revisions to the notification requirements concerning planned demolitions and renovations, and the addition of safety as a reason for exemption from the use of wet removal methods.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pay Administration (General); Annual Premium Pay for Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime Work Rule (5 CFR Part 550)

Adoption: 1990-10-09 | Date of entry into force: 1990-09-30 | USA-1990-R-20981

Final regulations made in application of Public Law 101-173, to require that annual premium pay for administratively uncontrollable overtime work be calculated on the basis of the employee's actual rate of basic pay.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Programs for Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel Rule (46 CFR Part 16)

Adoption: 1990-09-27 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-02 | USA-1990-R-22324

Revision of the pre-employment drug-testing requirement for "large" and "medium" employers in order to relieve them of an unintended economic burden caused by implementation of pre-employment testing before implementation of random testing.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Intervals for Required Internal Examination and Hydrostatic Testing of Pressure Vessel Type Cargo Tanks on Barges Rule (46 CFR Parts 38, 54, 98 and 151)

Adoption: 1990-08-16 | Date of entry into force: 1990-10-16 | USA-1990-R-22325

Amendments to the regulations that govern internal inspection and hydrostatic test intervals for pressure vessel type cargo tanks on barges that transport liquefied gaseous cargoes and Grade A flammable liquids.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Performance Management and Recognition System Rule (5 CFR Parts 430, 432 and 540)

Adoption: 1990-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-26 | USA-1990-R-20708

Final regulations to modify the formula used to determine merit increases and establish new procedures for dealing with employees who are performing below the "fully successful level", as authorized by the Performance Management and Recognition System Reauthorization Act of 1989.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government-Wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) Rule (7 CFR Part 3017 to 49 CFR Part 29)

Adoption: 1990-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 1990-07-24 | USA-1990-R-20548

This government-wide rule implements the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requiring all grantees receiving grants from any federal agency to certify to that agency that they will maintain a drug-free workplace.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Roof, Face and Rib Support Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1990-04-10 | Date of entry into force: 1990-05-16 | USA-1990-R-20480

Final rule providing exemptions of certain anthracite coal mines from requirements to use conventional roof support.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Preserving the Free Flow of Information to the Commission Rule (10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 50, 60, 61, 70, 72 and 150)

Adoption: 1990-03-15 | Date of entry into force: 1990-04-20 | USA-1990-R-20696

Prohibits the imposition of conditions in settlement agreements under section 20 of the Energy Reorganization Act, or in other agreements affecting employment, that would prohibit, restrict, or otherwise discourage any employee or former employee from providing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with information on hazardous conditionsection

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Absence and Leave; Coverage of DC Government Employees Rule (5 CFR Part 630)

Adoption: 1990-02-23 | Date of entry into force: 1990-03-28 | USA-1990-R-20533

Amends leave Regulations in 5 CFR Part 630 to limit the coverage of employees of the government of the District of Columbia to individuals first employed by the DC government before 1987-10-01.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Safety Standards for Roof, Face and Rib Support Rule (30 CFR Part 75)

Adoption: 1990-02-05 | Date of entry into force: 1990-02-15 | USA-1990-R-20483

Revises two sections of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's underground roof support safety standards which were promulgated on 1988-01-27.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)

Adoption: 1990-01-30 | Date of entry into force: 1990-05-01 | USA-1990-R-20546

Final rule respecting, inter alia, employee training and information, medical consultation and examinations, hazard identification, respirator use and record-keeping.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Absence and Leave; Voluntary Leave Transfer and Voluntary Leave Bank Programs Rule (5 CFR Part 630)

Adoption: 1989-12-27 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-29 | USA-1989-R-9224

Rules setting forth procedures under which potential leave recipients may submit applications and establish rules for employing agencies to administer the programs.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Alcohol/Drug Regulations; Miscellaneous Amendments and Republication (49 CFR Parts 217, 219 and 255)

Adoption: 1989-12-20 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-26 | USA-1989-R-9228

Amendments to make improvements in the regulatory program in light of experience and prior public comment, to correct and clarify certain provisions and to conform the original provisions of the alcohol/drug rule to the amendments issued with the random testing rule in November 1988.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anti-Drug Program for Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities Rule (14 CFR Part 121)

Adoption: 1989-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 1989-12-27 | USA-1989-R-9229

Under this rule, employees located outside the territory of the US become subject to testing no later than 1992-01-02.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control of Drug Use in Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Operations Rule (49 CFR Part 199)

Adoption: 1989-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 1990-01-17 | USA-1989-R-8925

This final rule accords a partial grant of petitions for reconsideration of the final rule on 1988-11-21 requiring operators of pipeline facilities for the transportation of natural gas or hazardous liquids and operators of liquefied natural gas to have an anti-drug program for employees who perform certain safety-related functions covered by the pipeline safety Regulations.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1989. Public Law 101-157 (H.R. 2710).

Adoption: 1989-11-17 | Date of entry into force: 1990-04-01 | USA-1989-L-9220

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in respect of the minimum wage, the definition of "Enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce", certain technical and conforming matters, and provisions relating to special industry committees in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and American Samoa. Section 6 makes amendments in relation to the training wage, limitation on work hours, and enforcement provisions. Section 7 amends the maximum hour exemption for employees receiving medical education.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Absence and Leave; Voluntary Leave Bank Program Rule (5 CFR Part 630)

Adoption: 1989-04-27 | USA-1989-R-7858

This rule contains procedures for contributions to, and withdrawals from, the annual leave bank. The voluntary leave bank programme, established by the Office of Personnel Management, permits employees in approved executive agencies to contribute annual leave to leave banks for the use of leave bank members in medical or family medical emergency situations.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Random Drug Testing; Amendments to Alcohol/Drug Rule (49 CFR Parts 217 and 219)

Adoption: 1988-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-21 | USA-1988-R-7589

Prohibits the use of controlled substances without medical authorisation by certain safety-sensitive railroad employees, requiring random drug testing of those employees, and amends existing regulations regarding control of alcohol and drug use in railroad operations to provides further safeguards with respect to body fluid tests for controlled substances. Intended to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Controlled Substances Testing Rule (49 CFR Part 391 and 394)

Adoption: 1988-11-14 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-21 | USA-1988-R-7590

This rule sets forth regulations to require motor carriers who operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce to have an anti-drug programme including testing of commercial motor vehicles drivers for the use of controlled substances. The rule is intended to insure a drug-free motor carrier workforce and to eliminate drug use and abuse in the motor carrier industry.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Federal Employees Leave Sharing Act. Public Law 100-566 (H.R. 3757).

Adoption: 1988-10-31 | USA-1988-L-7470

Amends title 5 of the US Code to permit federal employees to voluntarily transfer leave entitlements where needed because of a medical or other emergency situation. Also provides for setting up the voluntary leave bank programme, in which each agency establishing a leave bank shall have a leave bank board with a minimum of three members, at least one of whom shall represent a labour organisation or employee group.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Hours of Service Act of 1907 (as amended through June 22, 1988)

Adoption: 1988-06-22 | Date of entry into force: 1907-03-04 | USA-1988-L-31153

Regulates the hours of service in the railroad industry of employees in general, of dispatchers, and of signal system employees. It establishes the eight hour day as the measure or standard of a day's work.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pay Administration Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Exemptions Rule (5 CFR Part 551)

Adoption: 1988-01-15 | USA-1988-R-4727

Amends rules to make certain federal employees covered by the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (LS 1966 - USA 1 (cons.)).

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Fair Labor Standards Act; Records to Be Kept by Employers Rule (29 CFR Part 516)

Adoption: 1987-06-26 | USA-1987-R-3807

Revised recordkeeping regulations, including special rules applicable in regard to employees falling within various minimum wage and/or overtime pay exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (LS 1966 - USA 1 (cons.)).

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Employees of State and Local Governments Rule (29 CFR Part 553)

Adoption: 1987-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 1987-02-17 | USA-1987-R-3303

Implements sections 2 to 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99-150) concerning the application of the minimum wage and overtime pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see LS 1966 - USA 1 (cons.)) to state and local government employees. Subpart A contains rules on certain statutory exclusions and exemptions, compensatory time provisions and recordkeeping requirements. Subpart B defines the status of volunteers who are excluded from the definition of "employee" under the Act, and Subpart C concerns fire protection and law enforcement personnel.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. Public Law 99-570 (H.R. 5484).

Adoption: 1986-10-27 | USA-1986-L-2962

An Act to strengthen efforts by the federal government to eradicate illicit drug traffic and use, to establish effective programmes for drug abuse prevention, education and rehabilitation, and other matters. Title VI (the Federal Employee Substance Abuse and Education Act of 1986) calls upon the Office of Personnel Management to develop programmes of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for drug abuse, alcohol abuse and alcoholim amoung federal employees (sections 6001-6006 of the main Act). Under section 4303, the Secretary of Labor is to collect information on the incidence of drug abuse in the workplace generally. Operation of a common carrier (bus, airplane, etc.) under the influence of drugs or alcohol incurs a fine or imprisonment (section 1971 of the main Act).

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Executive Order concerning Drug-Free Federal Workplace (No. 12564)

Adoption: 1986-09-15 | USA-1986-R-2605

Inter alia, this Executive Order requires federal employees to refrain from using illegal drugs, whether on or off duty. It calls upon the head of each agency to establish a policy and a programme to test for the use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions (as defined in the Order), other employees under certain circumstances, as well as any applicant for employment. Agencies shall, in addition to taking any appropriate personnel action, refer a drug-using employee to an assistance programme for counseling and to treatment or rehabilitation, as appropriate. Any action to discipline an employee shall be taken in compliance with otherwise applicable procedures, including the Civil Service Reform Act.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health and Safety Standards; Accident Prevention Tags Rule (29 CFR Part 1910)

Adoption: 1986-09-15 | Date of entry into force: 1986-11-03 | USA-1986-R-2711

Amends standards for accident prevention tags, in relation to the temporary marking of workplace hazards, including in particular biological hazards.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Adjustment of Work Schedules for Religious Observances Rule (5 CFR Part 550)

Adoption: 1986-06-25 | USA-1986-R-2466

Adopts as final the Federal Office of Personnel Management interim rules on the subject, which were published on 6 Oct. 1978 (Federal Register, p. 46288).

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -

Adoption: 1986-01-01 | Date of entry into force: 1986-01-01 | USA-1986-L-31154

Makes provisions for the construction industry in respect of, inter alia, the forty hour week, overtime compensation, contractual conditions, liability of employers for violations, and health and safety standards. (Abridged version. Not all provisions are included.)

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1985. Public Law 99-150 (S. 1570).

Adoption: 1985-11-13 | Date of entry into force: 1986-04-15 | USA-1985-L-5029

Concerns compensatory time off in lieu of overtime compensation, persons performing work for public agencies, and discrimination against persons asserting rights under section 7 of the Fair Labour Standards Act of 1938. (Abridged version. Not all provisions are included).

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1982. Public Law 97-221 (S. 2240).

Adoption: 1982-07-23 | USA-1982-L-10448

An Act to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authorization for Federal agencies to use flexible and compressed employee work schedules. Amendments to Ch. 61 of title 5.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Requests for Health Hazard Evaluations and Amendments to Part 85a: Occupational Safety and Health Investigations of Places of Employment Rule (42 CFR Part 85)

Adoption: 1980-01-07 | USA-1980-R-11888

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act 1978. Public Law 95-390 (H.R. 7814).

Adoption: 1978-09-29 | USA-1978-L-12692

An Act to authorize federal agencies to experiment with flexible and compressed employee work schedules.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Waiver of Child Labour Provisions for Agricultural Employment Rule (29 CFR Part 575) -

Adoption: 1978-06-19 | USA-1978-R-12685

Insertion of a new Part 575-Waiver of child labor provisions for agricultural employment of 10 and 11-year-old minors in hand harvesting of short season crops.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Law, Act

National Productivity and Quality of Working Life Act of 1975. Public Law 94-136 (S. 2195).

Adoption: 1975-11-28 | USA-1975-L-18761

An Act to establish a National Center for Productivity and Quality of Working Life; to provide for a review of the activities of all federal agencies including implementation of all federal laws, regulations, and policies which impede the productive performance and efficiency of the American economy; to encourage joint labor, industry, and government efforts to improve national productivity and the character of working conditions; to establish a federal policy with respect to continued productivity growth and improved utilization of human resources in the United States; and for other purposes. Repeals section 4 of Public Law 92-210, and Public Law 93-311 relating to the National Commission on Productivity and Work Quality.

United States of America - Conditions of work - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hours of Service of Railroad Employees Rule (49 CFR Part 228)

Adoption: 1972-06-15 | USA-1972-R-16679