Justice Clarence Thomas on Affirmative Action and Equal Protection Under The Law
STUDENTS FOR FAIR ADMISSIONS, INC. v. PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Decided June 29, 2023 “I hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles so clearly enunciated in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States: that all men are created equal, are equal citizens, and…
E-Verify Kicks in on July 1 for Florida Private Employers
A recently enacted Florida immigration law will require private employers with at least 25 employees to use E-Verify, the digital immigration verification tool, during their onboarding process for new employees, starting July 1, 2023.. All private employers are required to complete the I-9 form within three days of a new hire’s start date to verify…
New Protections Coming For Pregnant Employees
As of June 27, 2023, the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) took effect, covering both federal government and private employers with 15 or more employees. The law, which passed in December and was signed by President Biden, requires that private employers provide their pregnant employees workplace accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions, everything from…
