In the wake of the Trump Administration’s announcement that it would be ending DACA in 6 months, protests have occurred nationwide. NPR breaks down the myths and facts behind Attorney General Sessions’ claim that Dreamers are taking jobs away from Americans. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. government on its plan to end DACA, on the basis that it was motivated by prejudice against Mexicans. In anticipation of policy changes, Mexico’s Education Department is inviting Dreamers to apply for English teaching jobs in Mexico.
Trump’s pick for the top civil rights post at the DOJ had a hearing from the Senate Committee yesterday, despite strong opposition from Democratic leaders and civil rights advocacy groups. These stories detail some of Eric Dreiband’s past representation relating to employment, including both leading a discrimination case against Abercrombie & Fitch while at the EEOC and representing the company in private practice and winning a case on behalf of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, which helped to establish precedent that older workers can’t sue under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act for hiring discrimination unless the bias was intentional.
On Monday, the New York state comptroller announced that New York State employment has reached the highest it’s been since the Recession. Though statewide unemployment is 4.8%, upstate labor markets face continued difficulties. The New York Times reports.
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June 24
In today’s news and commentary, the DOL proposes new wage and hour rules, Ford warns of EV battery manufacturing trouble, and California reaches an agreement to delay an in-person work mandate for state employees. The Trump Administration’s Department of Labor has advanced a series of proposals to update federal wage and hour rules. First, the […]
June 23
Supreme Court interprets ADA; Department of Labor effectively kills Biden-era regulation; NYC announces new wages for rideshare drivers.
June 22
California lawmakers challenge Garmon preemption in the absence of an NLRB quorum and Utah organizers successfully secure a ballot referendum to overturn HB 267.
June 20
Three state bills challenge Garmon preemption; Wisconsin passes a bill establishing portable benefits for gig workers; and a sharp increase in workplace ICE raids contribute to a nationwide labor shortage.
June 19
Report finds retaliatory action by UAW President; Senators question Trump's EEOC pick; California considers new bill to address federal labor law failures.
June 18
Companies dispute NLRB regional directors' authority to make rulings while the Board lacks a quorum; the Department of Justice loses 4,500 employees to the Trump Administration's buyout offers; and a judge dismisses Columbia faculty's lawsuit over the institution's funding cuts.