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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

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.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

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.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#employee-rights
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Remembering Joseph Grodin, former California Supreme Court justice

Joseph Grodin, a tireless advocate for workers' rights and opponent of the death penalty, passed away at 94, leaving a lasting legacy in California's legal system.
#new-york
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Expand prevailing wage in New York, amend 224-a | amNewYork

New York must update prevailing wage laws to ensure fair compensation for tradespeople in private construction projects.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Hochul admin says NY prison strike over, fires thousands of guards who refused to return to work

The unsanctioned strike by corrections officers in New York has ended, with many being fired for non-compliance.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Hochul's 'common sense' push to close labor law loophole facing resistance as budget talks drag on

Governor Hochul's plan to amend weekly pay requirements for manual laborers faces opposition amid budget negotiations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Expand prevailing wage in New York, amend 224-a | amNewYork

New York must update prevailing wage laws to ensure fair compensation for tradespeople in private construction projects.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hochul admin says NY prison strike over, fires thousands of guards who refused to return to work

The unsanctioned strike by corrections officers in New York has ended, with many being fired for non-compliance.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Hochul's 'common sense' push to close labor law loophole facing resistance as budget talks drag on

Governor Hochul's plan to amend weekly pay requirements for manual laborers faces opposition amid budget negotiations.
more#new-york
#trump-administration
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Remote teams

Trump's RTO executive order: How the mandate will work and when federal workers may have to return to the office

Trump's order may disrupt remote work for federal employees, but collective agreements could complicate mandatory office returns.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Was a Trump Appointee to the NLRB. I Can't Believe What He's Doing Now.

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox may violate labor law and established Supreme Court precedent.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silver Taube: Trump makes unprecedented moves at federal labor agencies - San Jose Spotlight

The Trump administration has made significant, unprecedented changes to the EEOC and NLRB, impacting gender identity policies.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump's RTO executive order: How the mandate will work and when federal workers may have to return to the office

Trump's order may disrupt remote work for federal employees, but collective agreements could complicate mandatory office returns.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Was a Trump Appointee to the NLRB. I Can't Believe What He's Doing Now.

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox may violate labor law and established Supreme Court precedent.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silver Taube: Trump makes unprecedented moves at federal labor agencies - San Jose Spotlight

The Trump administration has made significant, unprecedented changes to the EEOC and NLRB, impacting gender identity policies.
more#trump-administration
#nlrb
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Fires NLRB General Counsel and One Board Member

Trump's termination of NLRB officials raises constitutional questions regarding presidential authority and the limits imposed on NLRB Board members.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromCallaborlaw
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NLRB Reinstates Prior "Clear and Unmistakable" Standard For Waivers of Statutory Right to Bargain

The NLRB's Endurance decision reinstates a previous bargaining standard, favoring collective bargaining over unilateral employer changes to working conditions.
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump Fires NLRB General Counsel and One Board Member

Trump's termination of NLRB officials raises constitutional questions regarding presidential authority and the limits imposed on NLRB Board members.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromCallaborlaw
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

NLRB Reinstates Prior "Clear and Unmistakable" Standard For Waivers of Statutory Right to Bargain

The NLRB's Endurance decision reinstates a previous bargaining standard, favoring collective bargaining over unilateral employer changes to working conditions.
more#nlrb
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn sued by personal chef they fired

Woody Allen's chef alleges he was fired for military service and questions about pay, claiming discrimination and labor law violations.
#workplace-rights
fromSpokesman.com
5 months ago
Apple

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.
fromwww.sacbee.com
7 months ago
California

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.
fromSpokesman.com
5 months ago
Apple

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.
fromwww.sacbee.com
7 months ago
California

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.
more#workplace-rights
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
5 months ago

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.
#worker-rights
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromCallaborlaw
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromCallaborlaw
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
more#worker-rights
fromPolygon
7 months ago
English Premier League

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.
#greece
fromTruthout
10 months ago
Business

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.
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago
Business

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.
fromTruthout
10 months ago
Business

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.
fromwww.dw.com
10 months ago
Business

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.
more#greece
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