National Labour Legislation 1. LAWS AND ORDERS United States. I. Labour Legislation of General Application 1. HYGIENE. (a) GENERAL PROVISIONS ON CLEANLINESS, SANITATION, ETC., IN WORKPLACES.-California: Occupational diseases (from lead, phosphorus, arsenic or mercury, from anthrax, from compressed-air illness) to be reported by the physician to the State Board of Health with the name and full postal address and place of employment of the patient; ch. 485, 21st April, 1911 (962)— Connecticut: Occupational diseases to be reported by the physician to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labour Statistics; provisions of the report; ch. 159, 18th July, 1911 (986)-Illinois: Medical examinations, physicians to make reports to the State Board of Health, working clothes for unhealthy works; p. 230, 26th May, 1911 (1014)-Massachusetts: Investigation concerning the proper lighting of factories and concerning the eye and vision in relation to diseases of occupation; ch. 603, 30th June, 1911 (1119)— Michigan: Occupational diseases to be reported by physician to the State Board of Health; No. 119, 25th April, 1911 (1133)—Nebraska : Water-closets and cleanliness in factories where eight or more persons are employed; ch. 67, 8th April, 1911 (1186)-New Hampshire: Medical and surgical chest ; ch. 30, 28th February, 1911 (1201) — New York: Physician to report on occupational diseases; ch. 258, 6th July, 1911 (1232)-North Carolina: Medical and surgical chest ; ch. 57, 1st May, 1911 (1245)—Oklahoma : Drainage, cuspidors, ventilation; ch. 125, 22nd March, 1911 (1270)—Wisconsin : Occupational diseases to be reported by the physician to the State Board of Health; ch. 252, 22nd June, 1911 (1401); ch. 330, 14th June, 1911 (1401). Spitting forbidden, cuspidors; ch. 407, 16th June, 1911 (1403). *The figures in brackets refer to pages in the "Bulletin of the Bureau of Labor,” Washington, No. 97 November, 1911. BULLETIN 1 a (b) LAVATORIES AND DRESSING-ROOMS, SANITARY ACCOMMODATION.— Colorado: Water-closets, dressing-rooms; ch. 132, 5th June, 1911 (978)Illinois: p. 330, 26th May, 1911 (1015)-Iowa: ch. 171, 3rd April, 1911 (1079) -Minnesota: ch. 288, 19th April, 1911 (1144)—Nebraska: 67, 8th April, 1911 (1186)-New York: ch. 866, 29th July, 1911 (1244)—Oklahoma : ch. 125, 22nd March, 1911 (1270)—Pennsylvania: Foundries wherein 10 or more men are employed to have wash- and dressing-rooms and water-closets; p. 673, 7th June, 1911 (1284). (c) EXHAUST FANS, ETC., VENTILATION.-Colorado: ch. 132, 5th June, 1911 (975)—Illinois: p. 330, 26th May, 1911 (1015)—Michigan: ch. 288, 19th April, 1911 (1144)-Nebraska : ch. 67, 8th April, 1911 (1186)-Oklahoma: ch. 125, 22nd March, 1911 (1270)—Wisconsin : ch. 170, 19th May, 1911 (1399). 2. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS. (a) LIFTS, HOISTS, SHAFTING, DOORS, GUARDS, ETC.-Colorado: Belt shifters and other mechanical contrivances for dangerous machinery; hoistways; doors to open outwardly; ch. 132, 5th June, 1911 (974)-Illinois: Use of polishing-wheels in basements, etc., prohibited; p. 314, 5th June, 1911 (1004)— Iowa: Guards; ch. 172, 15th April, 1911 (1080)-Massachusetts: Inspection of elevators; ch. 455, 18th May, 1911 (1109). Examination and licensing of operators of hoisting machinery; ch. 656, 11th July, 1911 (1121)—Nebraska : Guards; ch. 67, 8th April, 1911 (1186)-New Jersey: Doors to open outwardly; stairways; ch. 214, 24th April, 1911 (1222)—Oregon: Guards; scaffolding; ch. 3, 3rd September, 1910 (1272)—Rhode Island: Hoisting shafts; ch. 701, 12th May, 1911 (1342)-Wisconsin: Doors not to be locked, and to open outwardly during working hours; ch. 378, 15th June, 1911 (1402). (b) STEAM BOILERS AND MACHINES.-Colorado: The Governor may appoint three deputies as well as a chief boiler inspector; deputies must have had five years' experience; ch. 86, 28th May, 1911 (966)-Massachusetts: Examination and licensing of stationary engineers and firemen ; ch. 562, 17th June, 1911 (1116). Inspector of steam boilers; ch. 620, 30th July, 1911 (1120)-Michigan: Use of dangerous machinery prohibited; ch. 288, 19th April, 1911 (1144). Guards; ch. 354, 20th April, 1911 (1145)—Wisconsin : Guards; ch. 466, 27th June, 1911 (1407); ch. 470, 28th June, 1911 (1408). (c) FIRE ESCAPES, EMERGENCY EXITS, ETC.-Colorado: ch. 132, 5th June, 1911 (974)-Connecticut: ch. 239, 7th September, 1911 (987)—Michigan: ch. 288, 19th April, 1911 (1144)—Nebraska : Fire-escapes; ch. 56, 10th April, 1911 (1181)-Nevada: Fire-fighting and rescue apparatus; ch. 118, 18th March, 1911 (1191)-New Hampshire: Fire-escapes; ch. 43, 9th May, 1911 (1202)-New Jersey: Fire-escapes; ch. 214, 24th April, 1911 (1223)—Pennsylvania: p. 705, 8th June, 1911 (1287)-Wisconsin: ch. 441, 24th June, 1911 (1404). (d) LIGHTING.-Illinois: Automatic gas-cocks and gas safety appliances in public buildings; p. 146, 31st May, 1911 (1003)-Massachusetts: ch. 603, 30th June, 1911 (1119). 3. CONTRACTS OF WORK. Alabama: Contracts of employment with intent to defraud; p. 93, 9th March, 1911 (919)—Colorado: Protection of employees as members of labour organisations; ch. 5, 27th March, 1911 (965)-Nebraska: Issue of licenses after determination of contract of employment; ch. 66, 7th April, 1911 (1186) -Wisconsin: Investigation of contracts; ch. 453, 27th June, 1911 (1407). 4. HOME WORK. 5. EMPLOYMENT OFFICES. (a) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT OFFICES.-Indiana: Establishment of three Employment Offices; ch. 274, 6th March, 1911 (1060)—Missouri: p. 310, 27th March, 1911 (1152)—Montana : ch. 15, 10th February, 1911 (1154). (b) PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT OFFICES.-Indiana: Modification of ch. 94 of the Acts of 1909; ch. 273, 6th March, 1911 (1060)-Kansas: Licensing fees; ch. 187, 1st March, 1911 (1091)—Maine: Licensing fees; ch. 87, 25th March, 1911 (1099)-Minnesota: Licensing fees; ch. 274, 19th April, 1911 (1143)-Nevada: False advertisements are culpable; ch. 154, 22nd March, 1911 (1192)-New Hampshire: No foreman, assistant, or master to accept fees for furnishing employment; ch. 58, 17th March, 1911 (1202)-New Jersey: Modification of §2 of ch. 20 of 1907 by substituting throughout the words "common council or other governing body" for the words, "Mayor or other head officer"; foremen not to accept fees for furnishing employment; ch. 94, 31st March, 1911 (1212)—New York: False statements punishable; ch. 575, 30th June, 1911 (1236)-Pennsylvania: Accepting fees a misdemeanour; p. 746, 9th June, 1911 (1287). Modification of the Act of 1907, §§III., VIII. and XIV., p. 881, 13th June, 1911 (1336)—Wisconsin: False statements punishable; ch. 364, 15th June, 1911 (1402). 6. HOURS OF LABOUR. (a) GENERAL REGULATION.-California: Saturday afternoons are made legal holidays in so far as public offices are concerned; ch. 320, 321 (884)— Connecticut: One day weekly to be allowed, exceptions for certain occupations; ch. 162, 25th July, 1911 (987) Hawaii: Amendment of $3190 of the revised laws; No. 49 (995)-Idaho: Eight-hour day on public works; ch. 131, 1st March, 1911 (999)-Massachusetts: Labour in mills and factories on any legal holiday forbidden; ch. 151, 17th March, 1911 (1103)—New Jersey: Eighthour day; ch. 243, 27th April, 1911 (1227). One half-hour to be allowed for the midday meal after being continuously employed for a period of not more than six hours; fixing meal-times; ch. 273, 27th April, 1911 (1228)—Ohio : Saturday afternoon a legal holiday; p. 11 (884)—Wisconsin: Eight-hour day; ch. 171, 19th May, 1911 (1400). Certain employments forbidden on Sundays; ch. 614, 7th July, 1911 (1425). (b) HOLIDAYS.-The 12th of October (Columbus Day) is a legal holiday in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia-Alabama: The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, known as Mardi Gras Day (p. 120)—Arkansas: June 3rd, Jeffersen Davis's Birthday (Act No. 286); General Election days (Act No. 47)—California : The Primary Election day (ch. 398)-Hawaii: The Thanksgiving Day (Act No. 167)-Idaho: June 15th, known as Pioneer Day; ch. 158. 7. WAGES. (a) PAYMENT OF WAGES.-California: Payment of wages in unredeemable scrips prohibited; ch. 92, 1st March, 1911 (948). Wages immediately payable after determination of contract; monthly pay-day; ch. 663, 1st May, 1911 (964) Connecticut: Wages as preferred claims; ch. 88, 8th June, 1911 (982) Delaware: Payment of wages of a diseased employee; ch. 259, 28th March, 1911 (990)-Idaho: Restrictions of choice of boarding-houses forbidden; ch. 123, 28th February, 1911 (999). Payment of wages due to discharged employees; ch. 170, 7th March, 1911 (1000)-Indiana: Weekly pay-day in certain occupations; ch. 68, 1st March, 1911 (1048)—Kansas: Payment of wages of a diseased employee; ch. 189, 14th March, 1911 (1082). Payment of wages due to employees at termination of employment; ch. 219, 14th March, 1911 (1092)—Maine: Weekly pay-day and payment of wages on the next payday; ch. 39, 16th March, 1911 (1095)-Massachusetts: Wages to be paid before close of work-day; ch. 249, 6th April, 1911 (1104)—Missouri: Payment of wages semi-monthly; p. 150, 19th April, 1911 (1150)-Nevada: Payment of wages in unredeemable scrips prohibited; ch. 66, 15th March, 1911 (1191)— New Hampshire: Payment of wages to be in cash; ch. 78, 28th March, 1911 (1202)-New Jersey: Payment of wages semi-monthly to all county employees in counties of the first class; ch. 88, 30th March, 1911 (1212)—South Carolina : Payment of wages due to discharged employees; No. 24, 18th February, 1911 (1344)—Tennessee: Earnings of married women; ch. 20, 27th March, 1911 (1348). (b) ASSIGNMENT of Wages.-Colorado: Garnishment of wages of public employees; ch. 143, 28th May, 1911 (979)—Indiana: Assignment of claims for collection outside the State through the Court of Justice prohibited; ch. 62, 1st March, 1911 (1047)-Maine: Exemption from attachment of wages up to the sum of $10; ch. 175, 30th March, 1911 (1103)—Missouri: It shall be illegal for any person to solicit a claim against a resident of this State with a view or with the intention of suing on it in another State; p. 141, 18th April, 1911 (1149) New York: Exemption of wages from execution; ch. 532, 29th June, 1911 (1234)-Wyoming: Garnishment of wages of public employees; ch. 568, 18th February, 1911 (1425). (c) PROTECTION OF WAGES.-Alabama: Regulations for assignment of wages; p. 370, 11th April, 1911 (921)—Arkansas: Orders for wages must be signed and registered by the employer; assignments by married men only valid with the written consent of the wife; Act 34, 20th February, 1911 (942)— Massachusetts: Assignment of wages only for a certain amount; consent of the wife required; ch. 727, 19th July, 1911 (1122)—Minnesota: Orders for wages must be signed by the employer; the consent of the wife required; ch. 308, 20th April, 1911 (1145)—Missouri : Requisites for the assignment of wages; p. 143, 7th April, 1911 (1150)-Montana: Licenses for wage-brokers; restrictions on the assignment of wages; the consent of the wife required; the rates of interest shall not exceed 12 per cent. per annum; ch. 56, 27th February, 1911 (1156)-New York: Licenses for wage-brokers; registration; the rates of interest shall not exceed 18 per cent. per annum; ch. 626, 8th July, 1911 (1237)-Ohio Licenses for wage-brokers, the rates of interest shall not exceed 8 per cent. per annum; p. 469, 7th June, 1911 (1257)-Vermont: Wages as preferred claims; No. 143, 28th January, 1911 (1363)-Wisconsin: Wages s preferred claims; ch. 17, 8th April, 1911 (1388). (d) DEPOSITS. 8. RIGHT OF COMBINATION. (a) PROTECTION OF LABOUR ORGANISATIONS. (b) PROTECTION OF BADGES, ETC.-Oregon : ch. 73, 15th February, 1911 (1275). |