Immigration policy under the current federal administration has met with mixed results both in terms of public opinion and the courts. Under President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has faced criticism for its draconian treatment of migrants in border detention facilities. Likewise, recent changes in policy and procedure at... Read More »
Raising the Standard of Living for Workers While Minding the Means of Smaller BusinessesIn 2018, California’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for businesses with 26 employees or more and $10.50 per hour for businesses with 25 employees or less. The minimum wage increase is part of California’s plan... Read More »
Non-Disparagement Clauses Conflict with Public Policy in the Digital AgeIn August 2017, Illinois passed SB 1898, amending the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to prohibit the use of non-disparagement clauses in contracts for consumer goods and services. The law “provides that a contract or proposed contract for... Read More »
New York Aims to Save Employers Money While Also Enhancing Protections for Injured WorkersIn 2018, significant reforms to New York workers’ compensation law—the most important and impactful changes in a decade—are predicted to generate considerable cost savings within the workers’ compensation system, thus enabling a rate reduction for both public... Read More »
A woman who was fired from her new job almost as soon as she got it claims she was the victim of unlawful employment discrimination based on her race and is asking the US Supreme Court to hear her case. If the justices decide to take the case, they will... Read More »
With the recent passage of SB140, minors under the age of 18 will no longer be able to legally marry in the state of Florida, with a narrow exception for certain 17-year-olds. The new law is effective July 1, 2018, when Florida joins only a handful of other states with... Read More »
