Deferred Action for Noncitizens Participating in Labor Agency Investigations

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS) has announced a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process for workers who have endured labor rights violations. Noncitizens who have not been paid all the wages due to them, have been forced to work in unsafe working conditions, or have been the victim of other labor code…

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CALIFORNIA’S PAID SICK LEAVE LAW

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We are going to discuss California’s Paid Sick Leave law and what it means for both employees and employers. California is one of the few states in the United States that has enacted a Paid Sick Leave law. This law requires employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave, which can be used to…

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SUMMARY OF CALIFORNIA’S FAMILY RIGHTS LAW AS OF 2023

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The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state law that entitles certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year to care for themselves or a family member with a serious health condition. This law can be a lifesaver for employees who need time off to care for a…

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AB60 Driver’s License for Undocumented Immigrants

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In 2015, California became the tenth state in the United States to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license through Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60). AB 60 was passed to increase public safety on California roads by ensuring that all drivers have passed a driving test and have auto insurance, regardless of their immigration…

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