Employers could impose hefty penalties on employees who decline to participate in genetic testing as part of workplace wellness programs if a bill approved by a House committee this week becomes law. Employers, in general, don’t have that power under existing federal laws that protect genetic privacy and nondiscrimination.
Category: Employment / Labor Law
Newsrooms are making leaking easier-and more secure-than ever
A growing number of disaffected government insiders have been approaching journalists to share information anonymously since the election in November and the inauguration just over a month ago. In response, news organizations have made it safer and easier for potential whistleblowers by actively encouraging them to use a variety of secure communication channels.
Data Breach at PIP Printing Company Leaks Thousands of Highly Sensitive Documents
An online security breach at a national printing chain leaked thousands of sensitive documents – from labor filings involving NFL players to lawsuits against Hollywood studios to personal immigration-related papers – raising the possibility that private information could end up in the wrong hands. The leak at PIP printing, which has more than 400 locations in 13 countries, went on for four months before it was repaired Tuesday, cybersecurity experts involved in investigating the breach told NBC News.
Amazon is going to train thousands of veterans for jobs in the tech industry
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in 2016 revealed his wish to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years, as well as to train 10,000 more in cloud computing skills. On Thursday, the Seattle-based company signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to move the plan forward with the creation of a registered apprenticeship program.
Department of Labor Sues Google Over Compensation Data
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: The Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Google on Wednesday to get the Internet company to turn over compensation data on its employees . The data request is part of a routine audit into Google’s equal opportunity hiring practices, which is required because of the company’s role as a federal contractor.