HR Regulation

Restricting the forced early applications to the Social Security disability benefits program is a common-sense reform and could bring about real and meaningful change in the lives of occupationally disabled workers.

"It is sad, a sad day, when our government would fire some good employee and say it was based on performance when they know good and well that's a lie," U.S. District Judge William Alsup said.

Some employers see "stay-or-pay" contract terms as a way to keep workers on the job longer at a time when traditional noncompete clauses are falling out of favor, said Jonathan Harris, a law professor who studies such agreements.

Wage increases and job growth have spiked premiums across workers' compensation despite market challenges like medical inflation and a changing workforce.

Citing collaboration, innovation and accountability, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state workers to return to the office four days a week.

Both the final rule and the amendments to PTE 2002-51 will take effect on March 17.