California Wildfires Trigger Price-Gouging Protections for Renter
As devastating wildfires displace thousands in Los Angeles County, Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency. In the wake of this crisis, California’s price-gouging laws impose strict limits on rental…
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Texas Pushes EEOC on Workplace Gender Identity Protections
Texas and the Heritage Foundation have asked a Texas federal court for a quick-turnaround decision on their bid to block EEOC guidance that reinforces LGBTQ+ harassment protections in the workplace….
Read More »Conservative States Seek to End Protections for Immigrant ‘Dreamers’
An appeals court is considering a challenge that could end DACA, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants to live and work in the United States. Source…
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Tropical Storm Insurance Policy Protections Reviewed
With Tropical Storm Helene projected to intensify into a major hurricane and make landfall on Florida’s west coast as early as Thursday of this week, here are some insurance-related steps…
Read More »Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media
The California legislation comes amid growing concerns about the impact of cellphones and social media on adolescents’ mental health. Source link
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DOL Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Implementation of the requirements for compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) has presented unique challenges to employers in the retail and restaurant industries…
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Tia Martarella Discusses the Future of Anti-Discrimination Healthcare Protections Under the Affordable Care Act
Tia Martarella discusses the Supreme Court’s involvement in the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination mandate and what that will mean for the interpretation of its nondiscrimination protections, specifically regarding sexual orientation…
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Florida initiative to enshrine abortion protections in state constitution collects enough signatures to appear on 2024 ballot – JURIST
The Florida Division of Elections released data Friday confirming that the group Floridians Protecting Freedom (FPF) successfully gathered the required number of signatures to put an amendment on the Florida…
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NYC Delivery Worker New Pay Protections
New York City has become the first major U.S. city to establish a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. The new law goes into effect July 12, 2023. Popularity…
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New York Legislative Update: Freelancer Protections, Discrimination Claims, Settlement Agreements
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the…
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New York City’s New Pay Protections for App-Based Delivery Workers Temporarily Stayed by Appellate Court
New York City is still undertaking efforts to become the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay-rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. The new law was initially scheduled…
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$2.49 Million Verdict Underscores Expansive USERRA Protections
USERRA prohibits employment discrimination and retaliation based on military status or obligations and includes broad reemployment rights. USERRA is more far-reaching than other employment anti-discrimination laws in several respects. Multiple…
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Newsom vetoes workplace safety protections for California housekeepers
SACRAMENTO — California’s housekeepers and nannies won’t get workplace safety protections, after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Saturday that would have included the industry in labor laws already granted…
Read More »Iowa Lawyer Wants Sexual Harassment To Have 1st Amendment Protections – See Also
Iowa Lawyer Wants Sexual Harassment To Have 1st Amendment Protections – See Also – Above the Law Skip to content × Love ATL? Let’s make it official.Sign up for our…
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NLRB Expands Section 7 Protections to Include Advocacy for Non-Employees and Beyond
On August 31, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board issued its 3-1 decision in American Federation for Children, Inc. 372 NLRB No. 137, overturning Amnesty International, 368 NLRB No. 112…
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ELC Win Compels Federal Government to Reconsider Endangered Species Act Protections for the Bi-State Sage Grouse – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
After a several-year battle, Environmental Law Clinic students have shown that bi-state sage grouse – large, striking birds known for their distinctive mating dance – warrant reconsideration for federal protection as…
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After 15-year Battle, Marin County Adopts Protections for Endangered Coho Salmon – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conservation ordinance on Tuesday to protect one of the most important remaining watersheds for coho salmon and steelhead in the state. …
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Catherine Cano Comments on Federal Protections for Working Mothers
Catherine Cano comments on employer compliance with changes in pregnancy fairness laws and the legal risks associated with a violation of pregnant workers’ rights in “Minnesota fines Menards for penalizing…
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