Labor & Employment Law 
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman vows to enforce labor laws for restaurant employees – New York Daily News
“Every person, regardless of the job or position, has the right to speak the truth … but it is unmistakable proof of Schneiderman’s determination to enforce labor laws. “These are difficult economic times for workers and for many small …
The fight for jobs – Times-Leader
The city attorney’s office attends annual employment law conferences that cover things such as USERRA … When the ESGR office can’t resolve a complaint, the U.S. Department of Labor can investigate the claim. But a computer analysis …
Shearer’s law would close door on most foreign buys – New Zealand Herald
Labour leader David Shearer wants a law change so governments have to throw out any foreign bid to buy New Zealand farms, unless the offer would result in more jobs and more exports than any New Zealand bid could. The … Continue reading
Labor unions rethinking role in politics – Olympian
“We definitely did notice and appreciate the shift somewhere around last Labor Day,” said Thea Lee, the AFL-CIO’s deputy chief of staff. “The pro-worker, pro-jobs tone was a little bit overdue but always welcome.” President Larry Cohen of …
Labor unions rethinking their role in politics – Chicago Tribune
“We definitely did notice and appreciate the shift somewhere around last Labor Day,” said Thea Lee, the AFL-CIO’s deputy chief of staff. “The pro-worker, pro-jobs tone was a little bit overdue but always welcome.” President Larry Cohen of …
US Extends Its Run of Strong Job Growth Another Month – CNBC
The economy added 227,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department reported Friday … professional services like law and accounting, hotels and restaurants, and mining. The construction industry lost jobs after two months of gains, and the retail sector …
February jobs report brings some cheer for older workers – The Christian Science Monitor
according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This followed an increase of 558,000 in January. It’s not surprising that older workers are desperate. According to an analysis released on Friday by the National Employment Law Project (NELP …
States Hardest Hit by Housing Lead Jobs Recovery – Bloomberg
Gains in computer systems design, food services and drinking establishments, and manufacturing contributed to a 227,000 increase in U.S. payrolls in February, Labor Department … according to the National Employment Law Project.
Calif. Labor Commissioner Sues Car Washes to Collect $2 Million in Unpaid Wages, Penalties – Occupational Health Safety
California Labor Commissioner Julie A … Both entities were acting at all times within the course and scope of an employment partnership or joint venture. Under California law, this makes V5 the legal successor to B.B.L. Investment Corporation.
States Hardest Hit by Housing Collapse Lead U.S. Jobs Recovery – Bloomberg
Gains in computer systems design, food services and drinking establishments, and manufacturing contributed to a 227,000 increase in U.S. payrolls in February, Labor Department … according to the National Employment Law Project.
