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www.nytimes.com
3 days ago
New York City

Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Plead Guilty to Wage Theft

Restaurant owner and manager pleaded guilty to stealing over $32,000 in wages from 18 employees, making restitution through a plea deal. [ more ]
#remote-work
https://scoop.upworthy.com
4 days ago
Remote teams

CEO allegedly tells employees to 'go somewhere else' if they want to work from home, so they all quit

Employees are redefining work dynamics post-pandemic, demanding better rights and work environments. [ more ]
Adventure.com
2 months ago
Remote teams

Australians now have the right to disconnect. Will it change anything?

Employees in some countries now have the right to disconnect from work after hours.
Legislation in various countries aims to give employees more autonomy and flexibility to prevent overwork. [ more ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
3 months ago
Career

Employee explains why companies are opposing work from home and they have a point

The opposition to remote work comes from the fear of shifting power from employer to worker.
Companies prioritize control and demoralization over actual productivity. [ more ]
YourTango
3 months ago
Career

Employee Says She Was Suddenly Fired The Same Day Her Boss Gave Her A 'Shout Out' For Doing A Great Job

A work-from-home mother was suddenly fired despite her exceptional performance.
She highlights the lack of care and support from employers for their employees. [ more ]
YourTango
5 months ago
Remote teams

Woman Feels Happier With A Remote Job So She Can Work In Her 'Safe Space' At Home

Some workers are fighting to continue working from home as companies implement policies to return to the office.
A TikTok user shares her positive experience of working from home, stating she would never go back to the office. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
1 week ago
Remote teams

OpenAI ends harsh non-disparagement agreements that could claw back millions

OpenAI memo clarifies non-disparagement clause enforcement, avoids censoring ex-employees [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Science

Rocket settles $3.5M lawsuit alleging unpaid employee overtime

Rocket Mortgage settled overtime pay lawsuit with employees to cover legal costs and resolve allegations. [ more ]
#employment-law
Fast Company
1 week ago
Remote teams

Do managers have a right to fire workers for divisive social media posts?

Employers can discipline or terminate employees for offensive social media posts; First Amendment protections do not apply in the private sector. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Body Shop admits breaking employment law with sudden mass sacking

The Body Shop sacked staff with no notice or redundancy package
Employees left financially and mentally affected by abrupt dismissals [ more ]
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#unionization
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Apple

Behold, the polarized ends of Apple's retail labor movement

Apple faced potential employee strike and union organizing vote challenges.
Allegations of unfair labor practices and interference in labor organization efforts at Apple retail locations.
The Communication Workers of America criticized Apple for not respecting employees' rights to join a union. [ more ]
Portland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Remote teams

Portland Japanese Garden Employees Announce Union

Employees at Portland Japanese Garden wish to unionize to address systemic issues and improve working conditions. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn movie theater workers 'victimized by Barbenheimer' vote to unionize

Brooklyn movie theater workers voted to unionize after alleged aggressive anti-union tactics.
Management at Nitehawk Cinema has been accused of unsafe conditions, unfair treatment, and intimidation against employees. [ more ]
West Side Rag
3 months ago
Upper West Side

UWS Barnes & Noble Workers Launch Unionization Effort: 'We Deserve Agency Over Our Working Conditions'

Workers at Upper West Side Barnes & Noble seek unionization for better working conditions.
Concerns at UWS location include job security, lack of structure, and favoritism by management. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope Starbucks employees join massive organizing push, file petition to unionize * Brooklyn Paper

Workers at a Park Slope Starbucks location and across the country are petitioning to unionize.
Starbucks employees are demanding recognition of their union due to safety concerns and unfair treatment. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
3 months ago
Media industry

Six weeks after abrupt Houston Landing firings, staffers unionize

Houston Landing staff members unionize after firing of editor-in-chief and investigative reporter
Employees ask management to voluntarily recognize the newly formed union. [ more ]
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www.pressenterprise.com
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Bill would ban some production quotas for U.S. warehouse workers

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act aims to regulate production quotas, prioritizing worker safety and well-being. [ more ]
#labor-relations
TechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Apple

Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike | TechCrunch

Unionization efforts continue in Apple stores, with one store voting to authorize a strike while another voted against forming a union. [ more ]
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Remote teams

Former Google workers fired for protesting Israel deal file complaint claiming protected speech

Former Google workers filed complaints for being fired after protesting against the company's contract with Israel's government. [ more ]
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Poynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Gannett fires editor for talking to Poynter, and other media news - Poynter

Firing an editor for talking to the media highlights contradictions within news organizations. [ more ]
Callaborlaw
1 month ago
Remote teams

California Contemplates Right to Disconnect Law

Employees' nonworking hours defined in writing; prohibits employer contact except for emergencies.
A.B. 2751 fraught with ambiguities, defined 'emergency' and penalties unclear, requiring a 'pattern of violation' for complaints. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Ex-Google workers ousted over anti-Israel office protests claim they were illegally fired

Ex-Google employees filed a federal labor complaint alleging illegal firing for protests against Israeli government ties. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
New York City

Community worker fired for taking home a pair of socks she thought were for the bin awarded 15,000

The Workplace Relations Commission awarded in a complaint under the Unfair Dismissals Act against St Munchin's Community Centre CLG, resulting in the worker's dismissal. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
1 month ago
Chicago

Foxtrot and Dom's Face a Lawsuit While Former Vendors Scramble For Solutions

Employees file lawsuit alleging lack of notice on mass layoffs by Outfox Hospitality. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

New law promises retail workers in unincorporated L.A. County 'fair workweek'

Workers in L.A. County's unincorporated areas will have more control over schedules starting July 2025, with advance notice, compensation for changes, and regulation of shift timing. [ more ]
#discrimination
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Law

Elena Kagan Headed Off Disaster While Delivering a Victory for Civil Rights

Supreme Court case Muldrow v. St. Louis was a civil rights victory for employees facing discriminatory job transfers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Chicago

US woman accuses Gucci of age and mental-health discrimination

Discrimination and toxic work culture at Gucci alleged by former employee
Allegations of sweatshop conditions and mistreatment of women at Gucci outlined in pending lawsuit [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Cleaner sacked 'for eating leftover tuna sandwich' at London law firm

Cleaner fired for eating forgotten sandwich
Legal battle against unfair dismissal [ more ]
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Kqed
1 month ago
Graphic design

Workers at Oakland's Creative Growth Announce Formation of Union

2024 a banner year for organizing in Bay Area arts world.
Creative Growth United seeks union recognition for about 34 workers. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Unionized Workers at NBC Decry NBC's Hiring of Trump Lackey and Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel

Ronna McDaniel hired as paid pundit for NBC News after resigning from RNC amid pressure from MAGA wing.
NBC News Guild criticizes network for hiring McDaniel following alleged illegal termination of 13 journalists. [ more ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago
Remote teams

CEO allegedly tells employees to 'go somewhere else' if they want to work from home, so they all quit

Employees are becoming more aware of their rights in the workplace post-pandemic.
Some companies are retracting work-from-home options despite promising flexibility during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Rape and sexual harassment reported by foreign care workers across UK

Foreign care workers in the UK face abuse due to the dependency on their employers for visa sponsorship.
Exploitation cases signify the lack of worker protection in the health and care sector due to visa system constraints. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge: LAPD officers fired over COVID vaccine dispute won't get jobs back

Former LAPD officer entitled to back pay but won't be reinstated after challenging COVID-19 mandate.
City acted within rights to terminate officer for failing to comply with employment condition. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

Editorial: 'Rules for thee but not for me'? Cook County government hypocrisy becomes all too clear around paid leave.

Chicago businesses are unhappy with the onerous paid-time-off requirements in the city.
The Cook County Board strengthened a state law requiring 40 hours of paid time off and made it applicable to airline workers and allowed affected employees to sue their employers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

Australian privacy watchdog refuses to investigate employer that allegedly accessed worker's personal emails

The Australian information commissioner refused to investigate an employer for allegedly accessing an employee's personal emails.
The employee claimed his personal information was accessed through his work laptop.
The employer argued they accessed data stored on a company laptop in line with company policy. [ more ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
6 months ago
Remote teams

CEO allegedly tells employees to 'go somewhere else' if they want to work from home, so they all quit

The pandemic has changed the dynamic of work environments, with many companies offering flexible work options.
Employees are becoming more aware of their rights and demanding better pay and benefits.
Some companies are forcing employees back to the office despite previous flexible work arrangements. [ more ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
6 months ago
Remote teams

CEO allegedly tells employees to 'go somewhere else' if they want to work from home, so they all quit

The pandemic has changed the dynamic of work environments, with many companies offering flexible work options.
Employees are becoming more aware of their rights and demanding better pay and benefits.
Some companies are forcing employees back to the office despite previous flexible work arrangements. [ more ]
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