Taylor Walker

Nov 13, 2024 | witnessla.com | Taylor Walker

A newly released national survey of crime survivors suggests that their needs and desires do not align with “tough on crime” laws and policies. According to the survey conducted by the Alliance for Safety and Justice, what most survivors want are initiatives that interrupt the cycle of violence at the community level, not more carceral punishment. Approximately one-third of the 1,200 random people the Alliance surveyed, said they had been victims of violent crime within the last 10 years.

Oct 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Daniel Prokott |Taylor Walker

In advance of the 2024 election, and before any election season, employers should familiarize themselves with voting leave laws and other employee rights related to election season. Among states that require voting leave, the leave requirements vary. Some of these variables include: the amount of leave, whether leave is paid or unpaid, employee eligibility based on work hours, notice, scheduling restrictions, and employer posting obligations.

Oct 28, 2024 | witnessla.com | Taylor Walker

In the weeks leading up to a September 30 deadline, California Governor Gavin Newsom made final decisions on more than 1,000 bills. As in previous years, we have put together a series of updates on some of the justice-related bills WitnessLA has been tracking this year, starting with bills addressing domestic violence and support for survivors. Among the newly signed bills was AB 2432, a bill to bolster the California Crime Victims Fund, which has long struggled to stay afloat.

Oct 24, 2024 | goldwaterinstitute.org | Taylor Walker

Government red tape makes it difficult—if not impossible—for some Americans to get to work. But five years after Arizona enacted the Goldwater Institute’s universal recognition of occupational licenses reform in Arizona, over 10,000 professionals can now practice their profession without having to jump through onerous government-imposed hurdles to do it.

Oct 18, 2024 | witnessla.com | Taylor Walker

The California Constitution prohibits slavery — unless it is carried out as a punishment for a crime. This carveout makes it possible for prisons and jails to force incarcerated people to work, or else face discipline. On November 5, California voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to ban involuntary servitude in every form. If voters approved Prop.