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www.nytimes.com
1 month 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 ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month 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 ]
Ars Technica
1 month 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 month 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 ]
Fast Company
1 month 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 ]
Theregister
1 month 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 ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month 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 ]
https://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month 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 ]
Ars Technica
1 month 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 month 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 ]
Fast Company
1 month 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 ]
Theregister
1 month 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 ]
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Callaborlaw
2 months 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 ]
www.theguardian.com
7 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
7 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
7 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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