labor lawAdivision of labor law center

Employers in several states, including Mississippi, Colorado and Arizona, are required by law to use E-Verify to check every new employee’s documentation.

In Texas, Hawaii, Michigan and eleven other states, employers are strongly urged to use E-Verify.

Tax incentives are offered in some states, like Georgia, to employers that utilize E-Verify. Government employees, state contractors and sub-contractors are already required to use E-Verify by most states.

Many states are (more…)

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a grant exceeding $5.2 million to aid displaced airline workers in the 50th state.

Gas prices hit an average of $4.04 nationwide this month. The increase in fuel cost – and a corresponding in food prices – is adversely affecting a number of industries. But airlines are among those hardest hit. Several smaller airlines have gone out of business this year, while even the giants are struggling. United Airlines recently announced plans to layoff more than 1,600 employees. All major airlines are decreasing services to travelers and increasing prices. United and American Airlines recently announced that they will charge travelers $15 to check one bag, and an additional $50 to check a second bag, even on domestic flights. Northwest Airlines recently announced that it will eliminate snacks on all domestic flights. (more…)