Work

Mexico’s New ‘Chair Law’ Sets the Stage for Healthier Work Environments

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Mexico City, Mexico – In a significant move towards improving workplace conditions, Mexico’s recently instituted “Ley Silla” or Chair Law, mandates provisions for employee seating and rest breaks. The legislation, which was made public on December 19, 2024, via the Official Federal Gazette, grants employers a 180-day compliance window starting from its publication date. The Chair Law principally affects those in the service, retail, and analogous sectors, where employees often endure extended periods of standing during shifts. The core requirements of this new law compel employers to furnish sufficient seats with backrests and permit employees … Read more

California Introduces Groundbreaking Law to Ban Mandatory Political and Union Meetings at Work

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Sacramento, CA — Starting January 1, a new California law will prevent employers from mandating that workers attend meetings to discuss political or religious views, including unionization. This measure, Senate Bill 399, marks a significant move by California’s Democratic supermajority to boost the ongoing unionization efforts across the state. The law delineates these sessions, often referred to as ‘captive audience meetings,’ as any gathering where employees are required to listen to their employer’s views on religious or political matters, which explicitly includes unionizing. Under this legislation, employees cannot be penalized for refusing to participate in … Read more

New Hampshire Implements Controversial ‘Guns at Work’ Law, Mandating Employers to Allow Firearms in Parked Vehicles

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Concord, NH — In the evolving landscape of New Hampshire’s firearm regulations, a significant shift places the state in stark contrast with its New England neighbors. Starting January 1, most employers in New Hampshire will be mandated to permit employees to have loaded guns in their vehicles at work, provided the vehicle is locked and the firearms are not visible. This amendment, signed into law by Governor Chris Sununu earlier this year, underscores New Hampshire’s broad stance on gun rights in a region known for stringent gun safety measures. The law, officially named HB 1336, … Read more

Inside Perspective: The Unintended Consequences of Anti-Trafficking Legislation on Consensual Sex Work

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In a sweeping change that has redefined online expressions of sexuality, the U.S. government’s implementation of a new law aimed at curbing sex trafficking has unintentionally escalated risks for consensual sex workers. Enacted in 2018, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA) and the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA) were intended to serve as powerful deterrents against illicit sexual exploitation. However, for many working in the sex industry by choice, these laws have complicated their ability to operate safely. Originally, platforms such as Craigslist and Backpage provided a way … Read more