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The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple. The former engineer who cofounded #AppleToo explains why it's important.

The NLRB alleges Apple illegally retaliated against employees discussing pay and created a culture of surveillance towards employee communications.

NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive

NLRB's complaint underscores Grindr's alleged violation of labor laws concerning unionization and heavy-handed return-to-office requirements.

Amazon and SpaceX attack US labor watchdog in court

The Fifth Circuit Court showed skepticism towards Amazon and SpaceX's legal claims against the National Labor Relations Board.

The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple. The former engineer who cofounded #AppleToo explains why it's important.

The NLRB alleges Apple illegally retaliated against employees discussing pay and created a culture of surveillance towards employee communications.

NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive

NLRB's complaint underscores Grindr's alleged violation of labor laws concerning unionization and heavy-handed return-to-office requirements.

Amazon and SpaceX attack US labor watchdog in court

The Fifth Circuit Court showed skepticism towards Amazon and SpaceX's legal claims against the National Labor Relations Board.
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Federal judge strikes down Biden overtime expansion

The federal judge's ruling halts a Biden administration overtime eligibility expansion for salaried workers, reverting to a significantly lower threshold of $35,568.
#workplace-rights

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple is facing allegations of illegally stifling employee discussions about pay and workplace issues, as per a complaint filed with the NLRB.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning captive audience,' anti-union work meetings

New law prohibits mandatory workplace meetings with political or religious messaging, protecting employees' rights.
Employers can be fined for coercing employees into attending captive audience meetings.

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple is facing allegations of illegally stifling employee discussions about pay and workplace issues, as per a complaint filed with the NLRB.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning captive audience,' anti-union work meetings

New law prohibits mandatory workplace meetings with political or religious messaging, protecting employees' rights.
Employers can be fined for coercing employees into attending captive audience meetings.
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Elon Musk's America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

Elon Musk's America PAC faces a class action lawsuit for alleged labor law violations linked to unpaid wages for canvassers in California.
#employee-rights

Employees angry about RTO mandates have essentially no legal path to fight them

Remote workers have minimal legal options against return-to-office mandates without a protected reason under the law.

Google accused of violating labor law for asking workers to 'refrain' from talking about antitrust case

Google's directive to employees on discussing its antitrust case may infringe on labor rights.
The Alphabet Workers Union claims Google overstepped in restricting discussion about working conditions.

Morning Docket: 10.04.24

Starbucks CEO's comments against unionization raise concerns about labor law violations and corporate culture.

Australian workers now have the 'right to disconnect' DW 08/26/2024

Australian workers now have a legal "right to disconnect" from work outside of hours, promoting better work-life balance and mental health.

Chipotle may have violated workers' unionization rights again, NLRB says

Chipotle may have violated federal labor laws by unlawfully disciplining a union employee and obstructing raises for union workers.

Texting your employee after-hours can now get you a nearly $13,000 fine in Australia

Australia's new law enables workers to disconnect from their managers outside working hours, enhancing work-life balance.

Employees angry about RTO mandates have essentially no legal path to fight them

Remote workers have minimal legal options against return-to-office mandates without a protected reason under the law.

Google accused of violating labor law for asking workers to 'refrain' from talking about antitrust case

Google's directive to employees on discussing its antitrust case may infringe on labor rights.
The Alphabet Workers Union claims Google overstepped in restricting discussion about working conditions.

Morning Docket: 10.04.24

Starbucks CEO's comments against unionization raise concerns about labor law violations and corporate culture.

Australian workers now have the 'right to disconnect' DW 08/26/2024

Australian workers now have a legal "right to disconnect" from work outside of hours, promoting better work-life balance and mental health.

Chipotle may have violated workers' unionization rights again, NLRB says

Chipotle may have violated federal labor laws by unlawfully disciplining a union employee and obstructing raises for union workers.

Texting your employee after-hours can now get you a nearly $13,000 fine in Australia

Australia's new law enables workers to disconnect from their managers outside working hours, enhancing work-life balance.
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Arizona and Massachusetts voters to decide on minimum wage ballot measures

The uncertainty in tipped workers' incomes creates ongoing financial stress, particularly for those in the service industry.
#california

California companies wrote their own gig worker law. No one is enforcing it

California's Prop. 22 lacks enforcement, leaving gig workers without mandated benefits, despite voter support for improved wages.

California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law

California is increasing minimum wages for healthcare workers to at least $25 an hour, benefitting around 350,000 workers.

California lawmakers pass scaled-back protections for domestic workers, one year after Newsom veto

California passes new workplace safety bill for domestic workers employed by agencies, covering approximately 175,000 workers.

New Rules Aim To Keep High School Athletes Safe During Hot Weather | KQED

California's Senate Bill 399 aims to protect workers from mandatory meetings about political or religious views, especially regarding unionization.

California companies wrote their own gig worker law. No one is enforcing it

California's Prop. 22 lacks enforcement, leaving gig workers without mandated benefits, despite voter support for improved wages.

California health care workers get a pay bump to $18-$23 an hour under new minimum wage law

California is increasing minimum wages for healthcare workers to at least $25 an hour, benefitting around 350,000 workers.

California lawmakers pass scaled-back protections for domestic workers, one year after Newsom veto

California passes new workplace safety bill for domestic workers employed by agencies, covering approximately 175,000 workers.

New Rules Aim To Keep High School Athletes Safe During Hot Weather | KQED

California's Senate Bill 399 aims to protect workers from mandatory meetings about political or religious views, especially regarding unionization.
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Captive Audience Meetings Now Banned By State Law in California

SB 399 prohibits coercive employer practices regarding employee attendance at meetings on political or religious topics.

I took work calls when I was in labor. Why every country needs Australia's new right to disconnect law

Australia's 'right to disconnect' law aims to enhance work-life balance by allowing workers to ignore communications after hours.

The SAG-AFTRA strike will now impact League of Legends - here's why

SAG-AFTRA has announced that League of Legends is now a struck game, compelling union voice actors to cease work amid ongoing negotiations.
#workers-rights

Oakland sues Southwest Airlines for allegedly denying workers their paid sick leave

Oakland is suing Southwest Airlines for violating sick leave laws and breaching a prior settlement, impacting potentially thousands of workers.

Should local governments publish lists of unscrupulous activities by private employers?

The 'Employer Violations Dashboard' promotes transparency in business practices by sharing labor law violations, thereby holding companies accountable for their actions.

Oakland sues Southwest Airlines for allegedly denying workers their paid sick leave

Oakland is suing Southwest Airlines for violating sick leave laws and breaching a prior settlement, impacting potentially thousands of workers.

Should local governments publish lists of unscrupulous activities by private employers?

The 'Employer Violations Dashboard' promotes transparency in business practices by sharing labor law violations, thereby holding companies accountable for their actions.
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#new-york-state

New law protecting freelancers takes effect

New York State has introduced a law to better protect freelancers, ensuring their rights to contracts, payments, and protections from retaliation.

N.Y. business groups worried retail worker safety law burdens small employers

The Retail Worker Safety Act aims to protect employees but may burden small retailers with compliance issues.

New law protecting freelancers takes effect

New York State has introduced a law to better protect freelancers, ensuring their rights to contracts, payments, and protections from retaliation.

N.Y. business groups worried retail worker safety law burdens small employers

The Retail Worker Safety Act aims to protect employees but may burden small retailers with compliance issues.
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#economic-impact

Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC's ban on noncompete agreements

A Texas judge has blocked the FTC's rule banning noncompete agreements, impacting workers' ability to change jobs or start businesses.

California's Minimum Wage Is On The Ballot In November

Proposition 32 in California aims to raise the minimum wage over time to $18 per hour, with different timelines based on employer size.

Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC's ban on noncompete agreements

A Texas judge has blocked the FTC's rule banning noncompete agreements, impacting workers' ability to change jobs or start businesses.

California's Minimum Wage Is On The Ballot In November

Proposition 32 in California aims to raise the minimum wage over time to $18 per hour, with different timelines based on employer size.
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#greece

Greece Just Became the First European Country to Impose a 6-Day Workweek

Greece under PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis implemented a six-day workweek, replacing the five-day norm, amidst already long working hours and low productivity.

Controversial six-day workweek begins for Greek businesses

The new labor law in Greece allows businesses to implement a six-day workweek from July 2024 for specific industries or those with extraordinary workloads.

Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others? DW 06/22/2024

Companies in Greece may move to a six-day workweek with extended hours for certain sectors, excluding tourism and food services.

Greece Just Became the First European Country to Impose a 6-Day Workweek

Greece under PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis implemented a six-day workweek, replacing the five-day norm, amidst already long working hours and low productivity.

Controversial six-day workweek begins for Greek businesses

The new labor law in Greece allows businesses to implement a six-day workweek from July 2024 for specific industries or those with extraordinary workloads.

Can Greece's new six-day workweek be a model for others? DW 06/22/2024

Companies in Greece may move to a six-day workweek with extended hours for certain sectors, excluding tourism and food services.
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