President Trump Nominates New Director of ICE

In a published, December 21, 2010 opinion letter to a non-profit organization, the New York Department of Labor (DOL) discussed the organization’s educational internship program for persons between the ages of 18 and 24. It found that the interns were not “employees” under the New York State Minimum Wage Act because they met all of the 11 criteria established by the DOL.

On April 7, 2020, the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued COVID-19 Safety and Health Guidance (in English and Spanish) for agricultural employers. The guidance is not a new legal obligation but rather a reminder that COVID-19 is a workplace hazard to be addressed by an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

When resolving an employment dispute, employers often wish to include a “no-rehire” provision in the settlement agreement. In a typical no-rehire clause, the parties agree that they wish to resolve their dispute and sever any relationship they may have now or in the future. The employee agrees that his employment has ended and promises not to seek reemployment with the company. Further, if the employee obtains reemployment with the company or any related entity, the employee agrees that his or her employment may be terminated immediately without any legal recourse.