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fromPatently-O
17 hours ago

POPA Challenges Trump's Union Busting "National Security" Designation for Patent Examiners

POPA sued to overturn President Trump's executive order stripping USPTO patent examiners' collective bargaining rights by designating them as "national security" workers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 09.02.25 - Above the Law

A legal-news roundup covers high-profile developments in criminal, immigration, labor, AI, trade, and corporate litigation.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

White House nixes NASA unions amid budget uncertainty

The White House issued an executive order at the end of last week that added NASA to the National Security Exclusions list. Being on the list means that NASA employees no longer have the same protections under US federal labor laws. Union rights have been stripped away, meaning that collective bargaining and negotiation regarding potential cuts will not be possible under the order. The move also repudiates existing collective bargaining agreements.
US politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 days ago

Labor Day 2025: What's Next for Unions? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Petitions for union elections with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) doubled from 2021 to 2025. Workers have formed their first-ever unions at big companies, including Amazon, Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and REI. And people in the United States support unions more now than they have in decades: 70 percent of those surveyed in a Gallup poll approve of labor unions, the highest since 1965.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Are we finally at a tipping point for the future of work?

Current binary employment model and opaque legal standards prevent workers from accessing benefits and hinder innovation and flexible work arrangements.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Court Rules With SpaceX in Case Seeking to Gut NLRB, in Blow to Workers' Rights

A federal appeals court found key NLRB structural safeguards unconstitutional, suspending unfair labor practice cases and threatening federal labor enforcement and workers' rights.
fromAbc
2 weeks ago

Business considers changing states to avoid work-from-home laws

When state legislation starts dictating to a business - and I know that this government has been referred to as a dictatorship in recent years - as to how they should run their business, then it's going to make me question whether or not where you're based is where you should be based,
Real estate
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fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago
UK news

Sweden set to double three-month deadline for (some) laid-off work permit holders

Sweden proposes to extend the job search period for work permit holders from three to six months to align with EU regulations.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Morning Docket: 07.08.25 - Above the Law

In recent courtroom decisions, judges expressed frustration with the constant reference to Moore's Federal Practice, suggesting it should not be a primary resource for legal staff. The expectation is for professionals to rely more on precedent and case law rather than textbooks.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
2 months ago

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

California's "No Robo Bosses" Act mandates human oversight of AI in workplace decisions, blocking personal data access and predictive behavior analyses.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

A judge resisted Trump's order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her

In her mass February email criticizing the agency's efforts to comply with Trump's order, Ortiz told Lucas, 'You are not fit to be our chair much less hold a license to practice law.'
NYC LGBT
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Certification in Landmark AI Hiring Bias Case

The growing use of AI in hiring has led to lawsuits, as seen in the Mobley v. Workday case about discrimination against older applicants.
fromThe Local France
6 years ago

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in France?

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.
France politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Owner and managers of tobacco processing company indicted for wage theft for allegedly stealing approximately $310K from more than two dozen employees

We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.
Brooklyn
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

July 1 Minimum Wage Hikes Across California Explained

California cities are raising minimum wage rates on July 1, 2025, to counter inflation.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Smokey Robinson's attorney: Lawsuit is an 'ugly method' to get money from 'an America icon'

Smokey Robinson's attorney aims to dismiss a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct and labor law violations by former employees.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Contessa reportedly underpaid its tipped employees

Major Food Group reached a settlement with Contessa employees over mishandled tips, reinforcing the importance of compliance with labor laws.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months ago

POPA Fires Back at Alleged USPTO Labor, CBA Violations

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.
Privacy professionals
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months 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.
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