Edward Nasser is a student at Harvard Law School.
Brexit continues to dominate the news cycle. After relaying yesterday that business leaders in the United Kingdom expected the vote to have a negative impact on them, the Wall Street Journal today reports that some industries might see higher labor costs. Foreign-born workers, who tend to take lower wages than their native-born counterparts, will face an uncertain status in as they await the UK to begin the process to formally leave the European Union. The New York Times reports that some fear the vote has “given free license” to xenophobia.
At home, migrant workers face similar uncertainty in the face of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Unites States v. Texas, No. 15-674. The New York Times shares the stories of a few undocumented immigrants in a newly hostile climate.
According to the Wall Street Journal, initial claims for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since April. Though it cautiously warns that week to week numbers can fluctuate, the most recent numbers seem to be in line with recent trends which suggest broader stability in the labor market.
The Chicago City Council passed a paid sick leave ordinance yesterday, effective July 1, 2017. The city joins San Francisco, Seattle, and New York among others in legislating this benefit for workers.
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June 3
JOLTS data shows mixed labor market as personal income declines; New York Fed research links remote work to rising youth unemployment; Virginia Governor Spanberger signs sweeping employment reform package.
June 2
Illinois passes rideshare driver unionization bill; DOL issues new union financial reporting rule; unions push back against AI data center regulations.
June 1
Federal judge declines to block New Jersey cannabis labor peace requirements; EEOC issues proposed rescission of rule protection companies undertaking voluntary affirmative action plans; Connecticut governor signs AI law requiring employers to give notice about use of AI in employment decision-making.
May 31
The disparity between corporate profits and worker pay hits a record high; Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoes pro-union legislation; MLB announces its counteroffer in negotiations with the MLBPA.
May 29
Senators advance on college athlete rights bill; USDA strains OSHA with proposed meat production lines speed-up.
May 28
University of California workers union reach agreement; Texas shrimp industry asks for more visas.