Tennessee Republican lawmakers decide to eliminate equal opportunity employment regulations in state government
The Legislative Committee decided on Wednesday to eliminate references to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans from Tennessee’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. Beginning October 7th, the state will cease tracking or publicly reporting demographic information concerning individuals who are interviewed, hired, or promoted within its administrative department. Moreover, it was noted that the state […]
Alabama Joint Reentry Commission assesses progress and considers challenges in housing and employment
Alabama Re-entry Commission Meeting Discusses Progress on Re-entry Program The Alabama Re-entry Commission recently evaluated the ongoing efforts of the re-entry program, including insights from a report issued earlier this year. At a quarterly meeting, members talked about ways to improve access to driver’s licenses, job opportunities, and behavioral health services for individuals transitioning out […]
Wellborn battles international trade issues to safeguard the U.S. cabinet sector and employment.
In Ashland, Alabama, a Battle for American Manufacturing In the serene hills of Ashland, Alabama, a thick layer of sawdust might still linger, hinting at the hard work poured into local craftsmanship. Stephen Wellborn, a second-generation manufacturer, is determined to address a silent crisis that many of us may not even be aware of. He’s […]
Wellborn takes a stand against international trade unfairness to safeguard the U.S. cabinet sector and employment.
Fighting for American Jobs in Ashland In the serene hills of Ashland, Alabama, sawdust lingers on work boots, serving as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that fuels the local economy. It’s here that one man is tackling an issue many of us might not even realize we’re facing. Stephen Wellborn isn’t a […]
Trump Pressures Employers To Address Employment Of Illegal Workers
Changes in Immigration Enforcement Affect U.S. Employers The Trump administration’s tougher immigration enforcement policies have prompted U.S. employers to reconsider hiring illegal immigrants. Federal laws regarding employment have been in place since 1986, requiring the use of Form I-9 to verify the identity and work eligibility of new hires. This increased focus by the federal […]
Microsoft’s employment of engineers from China may be compromising Pentagon technology to hackers.
Microsoft has been managing some of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) most sensitive cloud computing systems for years, raising concerns about potential hacking vulnerabilities, according to a recent Propublica study released on Tuesday. Due to U.S. laws that restrict foreign access to federal systems handling sensitive information, Microsoft is utilizing American “digital escorts” to […]
Government Attempts to Stop Disabled Individuals from Finding Employment
Dwarves in Controversy Over Birthday Performance A group of dwarves in Spain is at the center of a heated debate after they performed at the 18th birthday party for footballer Ramin Yamal. A video from the event has sparked outrage, with discussions around potential legal implications surrounding their performance. The Ministry of Social Rights in […]
Highway project in West Alabama aimed at improving connections and generating employment
State officials have revealed that construction on the new West Alabama Highway is set to begin soon. This four-lane road will link Thomasville in Clark County to Moundville, Hale County, and Tuscaloosa County. According to a report from WSFA 12, the work will kick off in Demopolis, where a former grocery store site along Highway […]
New poll indicates abortion policy could affect employment decisions • Tennessee Lookout
A poll released Monday found that states’ policies on reproductive issues, including abortion, could affect where people decide to get jobs or start a family, and states with limited abortion policies had no majority support from those who voted. The study, commissioned by the Women’s Policy Institute, showed that individuals in states with limited abortion […]
‘Don’t See Any Constitutional Issues’: Dershowitz Defends Presidential Authority Amid Massive Employment Fraud Lawsuit
Attorney Alan Dershowitz said on Newsmax on Monday that the president holds the ultimate authority to decide employment within the federal government. Submitted by a lawyer representing federal employees Litigation On Monday in California, if workers fail to report weekly results, President Elon Musk and President Donald Trump accused illegally threatening layoffs of unlawfully threatening […]