Indonesian workers took strike action across the country on October 6–7 against a new employment law the government argues will “attract foreign investment”. Masses of…
Uber engineer slams California’s Proposition 22, says issue is ‘bigger than my employment at Uber’
A ride-hailing driver participates in a protest Aug. 20 at Los Angeles International Airport. An Uber engineer is on the side of the drivers and…
New law aims to protect finances, privacy of child social media stars
Some young children earn millions of dollars through social media influencing and promotion, but there’s little legislation or protection for most. A new law in…
California Pay Data Collection Law Establishes Reporting Deadline
Thursday, October 8, 2020 On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 973 into law as Government Code Title 2, Division 3, Part…
Wells Fargo says diversity initiatives comply with U.S. laws after Labor Dept letter
FILE PHOTO: A Wells Fargo logo is seen in New York City, U.S. January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith (Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co said…
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What is proposition 22? The ballot measure that could determine the future of Uber and Lyft in California
The ballot measure, known as Proposition 22, would establish drivers as an independent class of workers with access to limited job benefits, along with wage…
Man Finds Out Through Letter That Someone Applied For Unemployment Benefits In His Name
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Philip Woodson opened the mail to find out someone else had applied for unemployment…
Do not believe in hoax on omnibus law: MPR Chief
Jakarta (ANTARA) – People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Bambang Soesatyo urged people to not believe hoax or fake news pertaining to the omnibus law on…
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Partner Meghan Tepas Named to Law Bulletin Media’s 2020 40 Under Forty
Freeborn & Peters issued the following announcement on Sept. 30. Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Meghan E. Tepas, a Partner in…
Navajo Nation officials modify law for marijuana
Noel Lyn Smith, Farmington Daily Times Published 1:39 p.m. MT Oct. 8, 2020 CLOSE Amendment clarifies legal definition of pot Story Highlights The measure prohibits…
5 Keys to the Royal Decree Law 28/2020, of September 22 on remote work
The Spanish Official Gazette recently published Royal Decree-Law 28/2020, of September 22, on remote working (hereinafter, “RD 28/2020”)…
Eric Brown: Reviewing Judge Barrett’s views on employment issues
When I came out of law school, I did not know that I was going to be a labor and employment lawyer. I wanted to…
Parties discontent with omnibus law can seek judicial review: Jokowi
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) accentuated that parties dissatisfied with the omnibus law on job creation can press ahead and propose a judicial…
Immigration lawyer Paul Hesse disbarred after Manitoba Law Society finds he stole millions from clients
© CBC Paul Hesse, seen here in a 2011 photo, has been found guilty by the Law Society of Manitoba of 29 counts of professional…
Meet LaJoy Johnson-Law, Candidate For State Board Of Education
WASHINGTON, DC — In addition to voting for president and vice president of the United States in the Nov. 3 general election, voters in Washington,…
Green Bay City Council approves equal rights ordinance after debate
CLOSE Buy Photo The Walnut Street bridge was lit up with rainbow lights in June to celebrate LGBTQ pride. (Photo: Haley BeMiller/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin) GREEN BAY…
French President Macron Just Proposed a New Law That Would Ban ‘Virginity Tests’
Why Global Citizens Should Care Antiquated traditions and practices perpetuate stigma and discrimination around women’s sexuality. Global Goal 5 aims to end all harmful practices…
Hawaii Tightens Ban-the-Box Law
Hawaii has narrowed the scope of what employers can consider regarding an individual’s conviction history when making employment decisions. Hawaii employers have long been required…
Sidley Austin will provide scholarships, internships to law students to settle Labor Department diversity probe
Home Daily News Sidley Austin will provide scholarships,… Law Firms By Debra Cassens Weiss October 8, 2020, 10:09 am CDT Sidley Austin has agreed to…
Microsoft says the Department of Labor has asked it to prove its goal to double Black leaders within the company doesn’t violate US employment laws against discrimination
© REUTERS Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella REUTERS Microsoft in June said it plans to double the number of Black and African American leaders within the…
New Jersey Civil Service Commission Announces Virtual Diversity in Law Enforcement Forum
TRENTON – As part of its commitment toward ensuring a more diverse civil service workforce, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) is scheduled to host a…
Council votes nondiscrimination and equity law package forward
After hearing arguments from local citizens – including some on both sides speaking from religious convictions – Statesboro City Council on Tuesday morning unanimously voted…
California COVID Presumption Law Creates New Data Tracking Burdens
A California law enacted last month that eases the path to workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19 will require an unprecedented level of…
2,574 Employment Contracts Registered under Domestic Workers Law
Speaking at a study day on the provisions of the law no.19-12, held at the initiative of the Ministry of Labor and Professional Integration, in…