Homeland Security’s ‘welfare’ check on Idaho migrant students raises school privacy questions
In other parts of the country, the welfare checks have resulted in children being taken out of their homes and put back into government custody
Labor
Oregon labor bureau gets $19M budget boost to tackle wage claim backlog
Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson’s bid for a 30% budget increase was bolstered by support from Gov. Tina Kotek, organized labor and legal aid groups
WA’s workers’ compensation system ensnarls some hurt on the job
A “grand bargain” under L&I can force injured employees to navigate multiple appeals or turn to costly litigation to get the care they need.
WA farmworkers fear reporting sexual harassment to federal anti-discrimination agency under Trump
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission won’t say if immigration status will be used against victims
‘You can report her, too!’ Right-wing Idaho activist targets Republican legislator with calls for ICE raids
As Trump administration seeks tips on migrants, some have turned tip line into a weapon
Idaho legislative committee wants Department of Labor to study impacts of mandatory E-Verify law
Opponents hope the study will show the negative effects of cracking down on unauthorized workers
Student who received Oregon grant to boost women employed in trucking says her instructors discriminated against her
Chemeketa Community College student said that instructors offered less drive time, disparaged drivers of color and women
Idaho legislators introduce bill to crack down on employers who hire undocumented workers
Lawmaker says proposal to require the use of E-Verify will fit into Trump administration’s nationwide immigration crackdown
Idaho lawmakers consider requiring employers to verify immigration status of workers, as program shows little impact in other states
E-Verify program draws opposition from congressman and Idaho farmers, as border politics clash with economic realities
Oregon labor bureau prioritizes wage claims of lower-paid workers, setting stage for big budget ask
Lawmakers and advocates express mixed reactions to the policy, which the state labor commissioner says is critical to reduce backlogs that leave workers without pay for months
‘Kept in limbo:’ As uncertainty over Trump plans looms, migrant children struggle to find legal aid in the Northwest
Few children who arrive at the border alone have access to help navigating the immigration system