Advocacy group files NLRB charge against Madison company after employees’ petition is rejected
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The worst states for workers have something in common: They’re all in the South
Labor Day is a federal holiday to mark the achievements of the American worker — but not all workers are treated equally across the states.
Littler Workplace Policy Institute and National Association of State Chambers Release Report Addressing Skilled Labor Shortages Impacting U.S. Businesses
(August 31, 2022) – Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute® (WPI™), the government affairs arm of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and the National Association of State Chambers (NASC), a national organization for executive leadership of state chambers, have released a new report – Workforce:
California Legislature Advances Fast Food Industry Regulation Bill
A bill with significant implications for California’s fast food industry is on its way to Governor Newsom’s Desk. On August 29, 2022, the State Senate passed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (AB 257).
Getting Local: Oakland Local Ordinances
Employers in California are faced with a myriad of complex federal and state laws. It does not stop there. An employer with employees working in the City of Oakland may also need to comply with local ordinances.
The following is an overview of employment regulations in Oakland.
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How Links to Marijuana Industry Can Affect Foreign Nationals’ U.S. Immigration Status
Marijuana still is considered a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. A conviction under the Controlled Substances Act can lead to severe consequences for a non-U.S. citizen.
Under U.S. immigration law, any non-U.S. citizen who is convicted under the Controlled Substances Act, even green card holders, who
California Bill Aimed at Providing Increased Rights to Fast-Food Workers Sent to Governor for Signature
On August 29, 2022, the California Legislature passed a heavily amended version of Assembly Bill (AB) No. 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which would provide increased rights to California’s more than 500,000 fast-food workers. The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s
Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Termination for Off-Duty Recreational Marijuana Use
Ending years of discussion about the scope of state law employment protections for individuals who use marijuana recreationally, the Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a complaint by an employee who was fired for testing positive for marijuana on a post-accident drug test. In
Executive Order 14042 Will Not Be Implemented or Enforced—Even After 11th Circuit Decision
On August 31, 2022, the Biden administration updated its Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance on the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate. According to the new guidance, “the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce Executive Order 14042.