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fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Atlassian in Trouble for Firing Employee Who Mouthed Off to CEO

Atlassian is accused of illegally firing an employee for criticizing its CEO's workforce reduction plan.
US politics
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Qantas fined another $59 million for illegally firing workers during the pandemic

Qantas Airways fined AU$90 million for illegally firing over 1,800 staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Court lifts block on Trump's mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Federal appeals court ruling may allow the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Billionaire allegedly told Bohemian Grove staff to clean his underwear by hand

Three employees of Bohemian Grove sued for violating California labor laws, claiming they worked near 100 hours weekly but were told to record only 40. Allegations include a lack of meal breaks and minimum wage violations.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

Owners of construction company charged with defrauding the city of New York in connection with over $13.5M of public school repairs

Dalip Singh and Gurnirmal Singh were charged with conspiracy for submitting false payroll records and exploiting undocumented workers to commit wire fraud.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Today in History: June 25, former White House counsel begins testifying on Watergate scandal

June 25 marks significant historical events, including the Watergate scandal, labor law changes, and pivotal battles impacting U.S. history.
European startups
fromIT Pro
10 months ago

'Employees aren't having it': European workers are pushing back on the US-style 'always on' work culture - many are worried about the rise of 'hustle culture' and a third would quit if forced back to the office

European workers resist US corporate culture influence, favoring strong labor protections and work-life balance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for hotels, despite warnings from tourism industry

Los Angeles approved a drastic minimum wage increase to $30 hourly for tourism workers, despite concerns about potential job losses in the sector.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

Changes to city's human rights law requires employers to post lactation accommodation policies

New NYC law mandates employers to post lactation accommodation policies for staff.
Employers must provide clear outlines for requesting lactation rooms.
fromCallaborlaw
10 months ago

Reminder: Get Ready for Los Angeles County's Fair Work Week Ordinance Effective Date: July1, 2025

As of July 1, 2025, Los Angeles County introduces a Fair Work Week Ordinance mandating predictable schedules for qualifying retailers, ensuring employees know their hours in advance.
Los Angeles
Pets
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Lawsuit Alleges PETA Skimped Out On The Ethical Treatment Of Their People - Above the Law

PETA's questionable employee treatment challenges their ethical stance, with alleged violations of labor laws and retaliation.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
10 months ago

Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

The government will support this initiative because it protects the rights of citizens and meets the expectations of bakers and other essential workers.
Paris food
fromForbes
10 months ago

Why Your State Is Costing You Remote Jobs And What To Do About It

Even when a worker would normally qualify as a traveler based on distance, local licensing creates extra administrative hurdles, so employers set hard rules that don’t always make sense to the worker.
Remote teams
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