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California Recently Vetoed Employment Law Cal-WARN Act Expansion, Back-to-Work Notices, and FEHA Amendments

November 16, 2023 by Jamie

In addition to signing various employment-related bills into law during the 2023-2024 legislative session, Governor Gavin Newsom also vetoed numerous bills that would have further impacted California employers. Here’s a look at the most surprising vetoes. Quick hits Governor Newsom vetoed employment bills that would have expanded the application of the Cal-WARN Act and required …

Law Questions and Answers | This law applies to temporary workers

October 23, 2023 by Jamie

What is the Illinois Workday and Services Act? This is Illinois law with new amendments that went into effect in August of this year. The changes give temporary workers new, equal rights in terms of remuneration with employers who hire temporary workers from employment agencies that employ the workers. The changes also impose new obligations …

A prestigious law firm has rescinded job offers for students from Columbia and Harvard, but the tide may be turning around

October 17, 2023 by Jamie

Davis Polk, one of the country’s most prestigious law firms, recently withdrew job offers to three students who the firm said led organizations at Harvard and Columbia that issued statements blaming Israel for the October 7 Hamas attack that killed more than 1,400 Israelis. On Tuesday, the company said it was reconsidering that decision in …