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February 14, 2025

Fear over ICE enforcement, deportations is creating a workforce nightmare for employers

Sean McCrory and Jorge Lopez say U.S. employers, and especially HR leaders, are having to walk a fine line between supporting employees and protecting themselves from legal scrutiny amidst increased ICE enforcement actions.

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February 14, 2025

NY Proposal On AI-Related Layoffs Likely A Dud, Attys Say

Shawn Matthew Clark and Bradford Kelley assess New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to require businesses to notify the state if artificial intelligence is a factor in certain layoffs or plant closures. (Subscription required)

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February 13, 2025

Illinois Phases Out Subminimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities

Jody A. Boquist and Yara Mroueh discuss Illinois’ new Dignity in Pay Act, which seeks to phase out subminimum wages for people with disabilities. (Subscription required)

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February 12, 2025

Out-of-State Workers Endure Uphill Split Over Collective Fitness

Nicole LeFave discusses the effect of federal appeals judges applying a high court ruling limiting geographical options for bringing wage suits against employers to the FLSA context over the past decade. (Subscription required)

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February 11, 2025

After years of litigation, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors.

Alexander T. MacDonald explains why after years of litigation, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors.

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