October 21, 2025

The Edu Law

Legal Concepts, Cases, and Procedures
Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation The Amazon case pushed courts to decide where federal and state powers overlap or clash
Oct 6
Employment & Labor, Law

Amazon vs. New York Labor Law 2025 – Federal and State Authority in Workplace Regulation

The clash between Amazon and New York State in 2025 over workplace regulation is more than a dispute between one corporation and a state legislature. It represents a fundamental test of the balance of power between federal authority and state sovereignty in labor law. At its heart, the case asks a critical constitutional question: how […]

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Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025 California and New York’s clash with Amazon raised questions on federal vs. state labor power
Oct 5
Constitutional, Law

Federal vs. State Power in Labor Regulation – Lessons From the Amazon Case in 2025

The year 2025 saw one of the most consequential labor law disputes in decades, as Amazon found itself at the center of a legal battle over whether states have the constitutional authority to impose stricter workplace protections than those guaranteed by federal law. The conflict between California and New York on one side, and Amazon’s […]

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Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules In the last five years, federal agencies pushed rules on overtime, contractors, joint employers, wage transparency, and safety
Oct 5
Employment & Labor, Law

Department of Labor Rollback 2025 – What Employers Need to Know About Repealed Workplace Rules

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a sweeping rollback of several workplace rules that had been implemented or expanded over the past decade. The move marks a significant shift in federal labor policy, reflecting new priorities in Washington and a broader effort to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses. For employers, the changes […]

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Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 – Proposed U.S. Law on Agricultural Labor and Immigration The Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 legalizes farmworkers and updates the H-2A visa program
Oct 4
Employment & Labor, Law

Farm Workforce Modernization Act 2025 – Proposed U.S. Law on Agricultural Labor and Immigration

In 2025, the U.S. Congress reintroduced the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA), a comprehensive proposal to address the twin challenges of labor shortages in agriculture and the long-standing uncertainty faced by immigrant farmworkers. Agriculture in the U.S. relies heavily on foreign-born labor, estimates from the Department of Agriculture suggest that between 45% and 50% of […]

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Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 – U.S. Constitutional Questions on Trade and Tariff Authority The Act penalizes polluting imports to curb carbon leakage and protect U.S. manufacturers with higher environmental costs
Oct 4
Constitutional, Law

Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 – U.S. Constitutional Questions on Trade and Tariff Authority

In 2025, Congress passed the Foreign Pollution Fee Act, a groundbreaking piece of environmental and trade legislation aimed at holding foreign producers accountable for carbon-intensive goods exported to the United States. Under the Act, importers of steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, and other high-emission products would be required to pay a fee if the country of […]

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When Do Courts Require SCRAM Bracelets and How Do They Work? SCRAM stands for "Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor." It tests perspiration every 30 minutes to detect alcohol and immediately reports any violations
Oct 3
Constitutional, Law

When Do Courts Require SCRAM Bracelets and How Do They Work?

SCRAM, which stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring, is a court-ordered device designed to track alcohol use in offenders. Courts often assign these bracelets in cases involving repeat DUI or DWI offenders, individuals on probation, or defendants granted pretrial release. By keeping constant surveillance over alcohol consumption, courts hope to reduce recidivism and protect […]

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Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 and How It Expands Enforcement on Imports and Emissions The EU launched a similar system in 2023, with Canada and Japan planning comparable measures
Oct 3
Criminal, Law

Foreign Pollution Fee Act 2025 and How It Expands Enforcement on Imports and Emissions

The passage of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2025 marks one of the most significant shifts in U.S. trade and environmental law in recent decades. For the first time, the United States will impose a structured fee on certain imported goods based on the carbon emissions generated during their production. The goal is twofold: […]

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Executive Order 14173 and What It Means for Federal Contractors and Hiring Rules The Order could give workers more access to fair pay, equal opportunity, and stronger protections
Oct 3
Employment & Labor, Law

Executive Order 14173 and What It Means for Federal Contractors and Hiring Rules

In 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14173, a sweeping directive that reshapes hiring and employment rules for federal contractors across the United States. Federal contractors employ millions of workers and represent nearly 10% of the U.S. labor force, meaning that changes in hiring policy ripple far beyond government agencies. The Order builds on […]

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The Complete Guide to H-1B Visa Rules, Requirements, and Process Source: Youtube/Screenshot, U.S. employers rely on the H-1B process to fill roles not easily staffed locally
Oct 2
Employment & Labor, Law

The Complete Guide to H-1B Visa Rules, Requirements, and Process

The H-1B visa remains one of the most important pathways for skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States. Created to allow U.S. companies to hire highly educated workers in specialty fields such as technology, engineering, finance, healthcare, and academia, the visa program has become a cornerstone of the modern American labor market. In […]

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What Age Can You Drop Out of School in Florida? Legal Requirements Explained Florida law requires students to attend school until age 16, and parents must sign a formal intent-to-withdraw form if a student leaves before graduating
Oct 2
Education, Law

What Age Can You Drop Out of School in Florida? Legal Requirements Explained

Compulsory education laws shape how long students are required to stay in school in the United States. Florida has specific rules that allow students to drop out of school earlier than in many other states. At age 16, students may legally withdraw if certain conditions are met. Without further ado, let us discuss it in […]

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