What Happens After an ICE Worksite Raid? Inside the Fallout for Workers and Communities

What Happens After an ICE Worksite Raid? Inside the Fallout for Workers and Communities

By: Andrea Ramos | americanimmigrationcouncil.org | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Across several presidential administrations, the U.S. government has used American workplaces as another front line for immigration enforcement. What started in 1986 with a law that required employers to verify their workers’ legal status, known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), has […]

The Rights of NYC, NYS, and the Federal Government Over Worker Productivity

The Rights of NYC, NYS, and the Federal Government Over Worker Productivity

By Chris Tobias Each level of government has distinct responsibilities in shaping labor laws and regulating workplace productivity. New York City (NYC) Regulations As a city with one of the largest labor markets in the country, NYC has implemented progressive labor policies, including: Fair Workweek Laws – Requires predictable scheduling for fast-food and retail workers […]