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  • 2020-28848 — Qualifications of Drivers; Vision Standard
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2344
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule change to allow individuals with vision impairments in one eye to operate commercial motor vehicles without needing an exemption. Currently, these individuals need an exemption to drive interstate. The new rule suggests using a standard that includes a road test instead of requiring three years of intrastate driving experience. This change aims to simplify the qualification process and improve employment opportunities for drivers while maintaining safety standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The FMCSA is thinking about changing a rule so people who can't see well in one eye can still drive big trucks across state lines without special permission, as long as they pass a driving test instead of needing three years of driving experience in their own state. This change is meant to help more people get jobs while keeping everyone safe.

  • 2024-27880 — Employment of Workers With Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96466
    Reading Time:about 4 hours

    The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to stop issuing certificates that allow employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 14(c). This decision is based on the conclusion that such wages are no longer necessary due to improved employment opportunities and legal protections for individuals with disabilities. If enacted, the proposal would phase out new certificates immediately and existing ones over three years, ensuring that all affected workers transition to being paid at least the regular minimum wage. The Department believes that this change reflects broader societal shifts towards equality and inclusion for workers with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Labor wants to make sure that people with disabilities get paid the same minimum wage as everyone else, so they plan to stop letting some companies pay them less. This change is happening because now there are better job opportunities and protections for people with disabilities.