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US enacts new labor law designed to prevent worker misclassification

JURIST

The US Department of Labor enacted a final rule Tuesday designed to safeguard workers from misclassification as “independent contractors” rather than “employees.” Additionally, Maine Governor Janet Mills enacted a law granting most workers 12 weeks of paid time off (PTO) for family or medical reasons.

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US federal appeals court finds Texas Governor immune from private lawsuit over migrant order

JURIST

Oldham noted that in the US Supreme Court case Ex Parte Young , the Supreme Court found that private individuals can sue state officials in federal court to prevent them from enforcing unconstitutional laws. Normally, this law awards the victims of unconstitutional conduct a private action against the offending government official.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

Finance and Insurance 3%. State government, excluding education and hospitals 3%. Much like that of a private firm, the specific role in the government agency may vary slightly based on the agency and the type of work performed by the agency, i.e., prosecutorial, defense, administrative or investigative in nature.

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Mastering Your Performance Review: Strategies for Success”By Chere Estrin

The Estrin Report

What is a performance review? “A A performance review is a two-way, individualized conversation between a manager and an employee about performance impact, development, and growth. It is a critical component of an organization’s overall performance management strategy.” Let’s get some definition here. Don’t walk in naked.

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US federal judge sentences West Virginia man who threatened Dr. Anthony Fauci to 3 years in prison

JURIST

Schrank of the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General stated: Today’s sentencing shows that individuals threatening violence against federal officials and others will be held accountable for their crimes.

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SCOTUS to Take Up Abortion Again in April

Constitutional Law Reporter

The issue before the Court is whether Idaho’s strict abortion law is preempted by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) in situations where an abortion is necessary stabilizing treatment for an emergency medical condition. The post SCOTUS to Take Up Abortion Again in April appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Grand jury charges Proud Boys leaders with conspiracy in Capitol attack

JURIST

231(a)(3) for conspiring “to obstruct, impede, and interfere with law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of official duties incident to and during the commission of a civil disorder.” ” Count four charges violation of 18 U.S.C.