#employee-rights

#employee-rights

"For the first time, a rigid office attendance mandate has been broken and replaced with a more sensible, flexible approach based on what actually works," General Secretary Fran Heathcote said. "This has been a long campaign and reaching a deal members could accept reflects the determination of PCS members at ONS, the hard work of their reps and the value of trade unionism."

The union claims the company barred security guards from unionizing, alleging that workers who participated in unions were discriminated against and even fired.

The labor of this kind of organizing was invisible and deeply exhausting. In a precarious workplace, where a so-called 'performance review' could amount to job loss, organizing meant building a bridge while standing on it.

The Palo Alto Unified School District is in the middle of at least 11 different lawsuits, including cases that allege unchecked bullying, racist attacks, injured students, inadequate special education and retaliation by district leadership.

The HR department pressured me to sign a paper acknowledging responsibility for an incident with no prior knowledge of what had occurred or who complained.

By openly sharing the Guardian Broker List with multiple Beam employees without any restrictions or notice that the information was a trade secret, Snyder failed to take reasonable measures or efforts of secrecy under federal or Colorado law.

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.

In cases of workplace fraud, it's crucial to document evidence before approaching HR to protect oneself from potential retaliation from a superior.

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.