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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Patients, employees worried about Oakland hospital's future after strike

Our strike is over, but our fight is still going on. We're proud that we have taken this stand for each other and for the care that we provide East Bay kids.
Public health
#california-legislation
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Congress just backed off an AI regulation moratorium-Here's how states like California are trying to regulate 'robo bosses' at work

fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Congress just backed off an AI regulation moratorium-Here's how states like California are trying to regulate 'robo bosses' at work

#work-life-balance
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Salesforce remote worker who relocated to west of Ireland only to be ordered back to office wins 1,000 compensation

Remote work legislation can lead to employee compensation for unfair practices.
Long commutes can drive the need for remote work arrangements.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Salesforce employee who relocated to west of Ireland with his family - only to be ordered back to office, wins 1,000 compensation

Farrell's case illustrates the groundbreaking enforcement of work-life balance legislation in remote work arrangements.
fromKqed
3 months ago
SF parents

If Your Employer Demands a Return to the Office, What Options Do You Have? | KQED

Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Salesforce remote worker who relocated to west of Ireland only to be ordered back to office wins 1,000 compensation

Remote work legislation can lead to employee compensation for unfair practices.
Long commutes can drive the need for remote work arrangements.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Salesforce employee who relocated to west of Ireland with his family - only to be ordered back to office, wins 1,000 compensation

Farrell's case illustrates the groundbreaking enforcement of work-life balance legislation in remote work arrangements.
fromKqed
3 months ago
SF parents

If Your Employer Demands a Return to the Office, What Options Do You Have? | KQED

#federal-employees
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers

The Commerce Secretary is called to address wrongful health care cancellations for fired employees.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

IRS workers, pols rally against 'disgraceful' conditions and mistreatment at Brooklyn office building * Brooklyn Paper

Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Some federal workers lost health coverage they had paid for. A Democrat wants answers

The Commerce Secretary is called to address wrongful health care cancellations for fired employees.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

IRS workers, pols rally against 'disgraceful' conditions and mistreatment at Brooklyn office building * Brooklyn Paper

fromFortune
4 days ago

Nearly 20 states now require employers to give paid sick leave to workers

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.
US politics
#workplace-harassment
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Healthcare

Nurse Sues El Camino Hospital In Mountain View, Says Manager Assaulted Her at Work Party

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Healthcare

Nurse Sues El Camino Hospital In Mountain View, Says Manager Assaulted Her at Work Party

#labor-law
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Strike at Children's Hospital Oakland - what you need to know

This is such a massive overreach by UCSF," said Carly Sanders, a pediatric occupational specialist at the hospital, formally called UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. "It has nothing to do with making patient care better...
SF parents
#telework-policy
fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

How many vacation days are you entitled to if you leave your job in Germany?

In Germany, when you leave a job, you are entitled to claim your remaining vacation days, ensuring you receive any time owed according to your contract.
Germany news
#career-advice
Remote teams
fromMendte in the Morning
1 month ago

How To Navigate Your Boss Forcing You Back Into The Office | 710 WOR | Mendte in the Morning

Employers are shifting back to in-office work, challenging remote worker agreements established during the pandemic.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The New Hire Makes More Than Me. But I Have More Responsibility and Experience!

Advocate for fair compensation by discussing responsibilities and salary with your manager.
#workplace-culture
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Repeat after me: Working from home is NOT an ideology

Working from home has evolved into a cultural expectation rather than a practical measure, complicating workplace dynamics.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a 64-year-old Amazon employee. Retirement wasn't even on my radar, but I'm being forced to leave due to RTO mandates.

Lee Ann Million, an Amazon executive assistant, is being forced to resign due to the company's return-to-office policy despite her excellent performance.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Repeat after me: Working from home is NOT an ideology

Working from home has evolved into a cultural expectation rather than a practical measure, complicating workplace dynamics.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I'm a 64-year-old Amazon employee. Retirement wasn't even on my radar, but I'm being forced to leave due to RTO mandates.

Lee Ann Million, an Amazon executive assistant, is being forced to resign due to the company's return-to-office policy despite her excellent performance.
#unionization
fromCallaborlaw
4 weeks ago

Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation

The adjustments reflect a significant shift in Cal/OSHA's approach to workplace violence, particularly with regard to employee interaction with criminal threats.
Privacy professionals
#remote-work
fromAlternet.org
3 months ago
US news

Military spouses face 'whiplash' as CNN inquiry prompts Trump's OPM to reverse reascended exemptions

Military spouses employed by the federal government are facing uncertainty regarding remote work policies, impacting their job security.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Remote teams

It's OK to work from home to supervise gardeners, employment tribunal rules

Working from home can be acceptable under certain circumstances, even during important meetings, as evidenced by a recent tribunal case.
#minimum-wage
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pizza Express, Lidl and Halfords named by Government for minimum wage failures

Major UK companies have been identified for underpaying employees, highlighting widespread issues in wage compliance.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pizza Express, Lidl and Halfords named by Government for minimum wage failures

Major UK companies have been identified for underpaying employees, highlighting widespread issues in wage compliance.
fromFatherly
1 month ago

How to Tell Your Boss You're Taking Paternity Leave

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.
Parenting
Remote teams
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Boorish boss sparks outrage after pulling 'sickening' move on vacationing employee

A manager attempted to cancel an employee's leave while they were on vacation, reflecting a toxic workplace culture.
#discrimination
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

#workplace-relations-commission
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Dining

Third ex-worker of Karen's Diner wins claim over unpaid tips as company admits money is 'owed' to employees

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Dining

Third ex-worker of Karen's Diner wins claim over unpaid tips as company admits money is 'owed' to employees

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Online searches for 'redundancy rights' soar by 77% since Autumn Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The impact of Labour's decision to increase the living wage and employer NICs is already having a profound impact on UK businesses, especially small businesses that cannot easily absorb increased staffing costs. What's really apparent here is that these increases and the subsequent redundancies came relatively out of the blue. There was little in the way of prior warning.
UK news
#labor-laws
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
European startups

'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

fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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

European startups
fromIT Pro
1 month 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.
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago
Los Angeles

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

#workplace-discrimination
#workplace-safety
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

"He's Pure Evil": Former Tesla Engineer Says Elon Musk Threatened to Deport Her Team for Pointing Out a Problem With the Brakes

Tesla engineer claims she was fired for raising safety concerns, alleging retaliation and threats from management.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 months ago

"He's Pure Evil": Former Tesla Engineer Says Elon Musk Threatened to Deport Her Team for Pointing Out a Problem With the Brakes

Tesla engineer claims she was fired for raising safety concerns, alleging retaliation and threats from management.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Shoofly Vegan Bakery Employees Locked Out After Disputes With New Owner

This is the second pay period in a row where employee paychecks were going to be late and we were not being told why they were late.
Portland food
fromTheregister
1 month ago

IT guy let lover into Deutsche Bank datacenter - lawsuit

"After raising concerns about security breaches regarding unauthorized access to Deutsche Bank's server rooms, former manager James Papa claims he was unfairly terminated from Computacenter."
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Hudson's Bay backtracks on cutting workers' commission pay, but still won't offer severance | CBC News

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.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Entitled' Gen Z Starbucks employees blast uniform changes: 'Snowflake behavior'

"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."
Coffee
#labor-strike
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | NYC librarian quits after endless parade of nude nutjobs, unhinged patrons, and a thug who threatened to 'cut off her f-king toes'

A Bronx librarian resigned due to trauma from violent and erratic patrons, revealing major issues in safety and support in public libraries.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.
Retirement
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Waterfield expressed her shock after being fired, stating, 'I've never before experienced this, and never for the life of me thought the federal government would treat people like that.'
Healthcare
#job-security
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Labor Department Employees Threatened With Criminal Charges for Speaking Out

Department of Labor staff are warned against speaking to media, facing possible criminal charges and disciplinary actions, according to a memo from top officials.
#court-decisions
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago
Law

Intersection Between Defamation and Wrongful Termination Claims - California Court of Appeal Provides Clarification

fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago
Law

Intersection Between Defamation and Wrongful Termination Claims - California Court of Appeal Provides Clarification

#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla Giga Berlin to receive petition from IG Metall union

Over 3,000 Tesla Giga Berlin workers petition for longer breaks and more staff, highlighting concerns over workplace conditions.
Toronto startup
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

'Pure Evil': Tesla Whistleblower Will Get Day In Court With Elon Musk

A former Tesla engineer can now pursue her defamation lawsuit against Tesla and Elon Musk after the Supreme Court's recent ruling.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Disruption warning as Scottish Water staff begin 48-hour walkout

Journalistic coverage during critical issues is essential for informed decision-making.
Scottish Water staff are going on strike due to inadequate pay offers.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

The U.S. Institute of Peace is facing mass employee terminations amid a legal battle over its future under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Appeals Court Reinstates 2 Leaders of Federal Boards Fired by Trump

The federal appeals court upheld protections for labor agency heads in the face of President Trump's attempts to remove them.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

U.S. Institute of Peace staff is laid off, escalating legal battle with Trump administration

The U.S. Institute of Peace is facing mass employee terminations amid a legal battle over its future under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Appeals Court Reinstates 2 Leaders of Federal Boards Fired by Trump

The federal appeals court upheld protections for labor agency heads in the face of President Trump's attempts to remove them.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

About to Sign an Employer Settlement Agreement In The UK?

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.
Law
NYC politics
fromnypost.com
2 months ago

NYC reaches tentative deal with NYPD sergeants union after lengthy standoff

City tentatively agrees to a long-awaited contract with NYPD sergeants, ensuring pay raises and rectifying previous wage disparities.
New contract rectifies disparities where some NYPD sergeants earned less than the officers they supervise.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Federal contract oversight employees contemplate resignation offer, as agency faces layoffs and mission realignment

Employees are worried about their livelihoods, that they're being pushed out of their jobs and not given options [and] not given enough time to make real-life decisions for their families, said one OFCCP employee who preferred to be unnamed due to fears of retaliation.
Privacy professionals
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Towards a Democratic Economy

Firms exert more governance over employees than democratic states do, highlighting the need for workplace democracy.
fromBKReader
2 months ago

How to Check if You're Owed Prevailing Wages From City Projects

New York City offers an online portal for workers to claim unpaid wages owed from city-funded projects, totaling $4.27 million.
Brooklyn
Women in technology
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Microsoft fires employee protestor who called AI boss a 'war profiteer'

Microsoft terminated employee Ibtihal Aboussad after a disruptive protest at their 50th-anniversary event, citing misconduct and aggression.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Federal judge orders CFPB to reinstate terminated employees

"Jackson also ordered the CFPB to allow employees to perform their statutorily mandated functions by giving them either fully equipped office space or proper equipment to work remotely."
DC food
Privacy professionals
fromFacility Executive
3 months ago

Balancing Security And Privacy With Workplace Surveillance

Workplace surveillance raises privacy concerns, requiring a balance between safety and employee rights.
Many workers feel monitored and are unclear about the use of their data.
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