#employee-rights

#employee-rights

A spokesperson for Brewdog said the "difficult decision" had been taken as a result of "ongoing industry challenges" including "rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures."

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.

In Germany, employees typically cannot exchange statutory vacation days for additional pay, as these days are mandated for recreation by law.

Elected officials expressed strong concern regarding the deplorable office conditions faced by IRS employees, citing overcrowded spaces, insufficient supplies, and safety hazards from exposed wires.

Starting July 1, 2025, Alaska employers with 15 or more employees must allow workers to accrue and use at least 56 hours of sick leave each year.

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.

When it comes to people's lives and their careers, you don't want these automated decision-making systems to operate without any oversight.

As artificial intelligence gives new, powerful tools to employers seeking to streamline hiring and monitor workers, a bill is advancing through the California Legislature to address fears that the technology could unfairly deny workers jobs and promotions.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges against Hothead Grabba's owner and managers for allegedly cheating employees out of over $310,000 in wages.

Learn Your Legal Rights, And Your Company's Policy: Before letting your manager know of your plans to take paternity leave, become fluent with your company's policy.

Carenin Rosa De Oliveira, an ex-employee of Karen's Diner, won a WRC ruling for unpaid tips, marking the third claim against the restaurant chain.

According to a federal discrimination lawsuit obtained by The Independent, 58-year-old Douglas Altshuler's former managers at the Elon Musk-owned space company threatened termination if he used the bathroom too often.

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.

I don't sleep. I have huge financial stress. I lost all my hobbies. I lost my social life, my independence, my ability to drive.

It wasn't a good look for them to treat employees that way, said a beauty adviser in B.C., in response to Hudson's Bay backtracking.

"Starbucks workers across the country are facing understaffing, inaccessible benefits, discrimination, and low wages. Instead of fixing these issues, Starbucks decided to introduce an unpopular, more conservative dress code."

The Patent Office Professional Association (POPA) has filed a charge against the USPTO regarding denied representation during discussions about employee policies, alleging violation of fair labor practices.

Sharanjeet Kaur faced severe labor exploitation and harassment while working for €200 a week with minimal breaks, leading to her receiving a compensation award after the case.

DeepMind employees express frustration over the company's decision to retract its pledge against using AI in weapons or surveillance, leading to a push for unionization.

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.

In Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., the court confirmed that every PAGA claim includes individual and representative claims, preventing plaintiffs from abandoning individual claims to avoid arbitration.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

You're getting free legal advice. Some people get sketched out by the idea of a lawyer being 'paid for by the employer,' but that's not how it works. The lawyer is there to make sure you're not getting screwed over, not to do your employer any favours.

Post-termination defamation claims tied to the same conduct as wrongful termination cannot lead to recovery if the employee does not demonstrate damages beyond losing their job.