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Construction worker rest break ordinance: Austin, Texas

A policy by City Council requiring that all employees performing construction activities at a construction site are entitled to a rest break of no less than 10 minutes for every four hours worked. The ordinance also requires that the employer post a sign in a conspicuous location describing Rest Break requirements in English and Spanish.
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Fair workweek ordinance: Evanston, Illinois

A law that requires covered employers to provide service, retail and hospitality workers with a predictable work schedule. It also requires good faith estimates and 14 days advance notice of schedule, along with other protections. Covered employers include those with 250 or more employees worldwide and 30 or more locations worldwide, including chain establishments and franchises.
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Family friendly workplace ordinance: San Francisco, California

A policy giving workers the right to request flexible schedules for caregiving and requiring employers to collaborate with workers on scheduling. The Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance, in addition to other ordinances in 2015, regulated hours, retention and scheduling for part-time employees in formula retail establishments with at least 40 stores worldwide and 20 employees in San Francisco.
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Heat protection ordinance for contractors: Phoenix, Arizona

A policy requiring all city contractors and subcontractors to develop heat safety plans. The legislation mandates employers provide cold, clean and free drinking water on worksites; allow workers to take breaks; provide access to shade or air conditioning; and, by May 1, 2025, supply air conditioning in enclosed cabs, according to council documents.
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Increased paid sick leave: California

A policy passed by California in June 2023 requiring employers to provide workers with a minimum of 30 days of paid sick leave per year, a significant increase from the previous requirement of 3 days.
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Local hire policy: New Orleans, Louisiana

A policy that requires prime and sub contractors to demonstrate efforts to have at least 40 percent of work hours completed by local workers, 20 percent of work hours completed by disadvantaged local workers and 20 percent of designated apprentice work hours to be completed by disadvantaged local workers.
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OJT policies that require benefits and trainee/trainer ratios: Yakima County, Washington

An OJT policy that requires the employer provide the Trainee with all benefits provided to other entry-level employees. Workers' compensation or comparable accident or liability insurance coverage for work-related injury or illness is required along with a 1-4 trainee ratio. This includes tracking whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Paid vacation for gig workers: Seattle, Washington

A policy for gig worker paid sick and safe time, which allows covered employees to accrue and use paid leave between July 2020 and April 2023, with protections extended until October 2025. Employers must inform employees about their rights under the law, with the Office of Labor Standards authorized to investigate potential violations.
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Responsible bidder ordinance: Kane County, Illinois

A policy using qualifications-based approaches for awarding contracts for county-funded public works projects. The Responsible Bidder Ordinance (RBO) amends the county's purchasing policy to include training, labor and safety criteria a contractor must meet in order to be eligible to perform taxpayer-funded work.
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Secure scheduling law: Seattle, Washington

A stable scheduling law which protects workers. A subsequent study highlighted improved scheduling practices, job satisfaction, worker well-being, economic security and reductions in material hardship.
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State of Michigan Childcare Wage Boost Program

A policy that provided $1,000 bonuses to 38,000 childcare workers, expanding access to affordable childcare and reducing regulatory barriers for businesses seeking to open or expand childcare services.