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Miami Herald
1 week ago
Education

Miami-Dade teachers vote to keep their union. This right-wing group vows to bust it

The United Teachers of Dade won their recertification vote, maintaining their role as the collective bargaining representative despite significant challenges. [ more ]
#employee-rights
National Mortgage News
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

LO sues Fairway over unpaid OT, marking her second lender suit

Fairway violated labor laws by not paying overtime and reimbursing work-related expenses according to litigation claims. [ more ]
Fortune
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

In Switzerland, it's legal for companies to make workers clock out before using the bathroom

Swiss court rules that employers are not required to pay workers for toilet breaks, highlighting a loophole in labor laws. [ more ]
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
4 months ago
Remote teams

Fair Work Week Ordinance: Cruel Summer For LA County Employers

New laws in Los Angeles County aim to promote fairness and predictability for retail employees, mirroring similar ordinances across major U.S. cities. [ more ]
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Remote teams

New York establishes new legislation for workplace safety

Governor Hochul signed legislation aimed at strengthening workforce protections and supporting the growth of New York's labor market. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Business

India: Archaic labor laws allow firms to exploit workers DW 09/03/2024

Long working hours at multinational corporations in India lead to widespread exploitation without compensation for overtime, affecting employees' well-being. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 months ago
Law

New law gives Australians the right to ignore their bosses' emails after hours

Australia's new 'right to disconnect' law allows workers to ignore after-hours calls without fear of retaliation. [ more ]
National Mortgage News
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

LO sues Fairway over unpaid OT, marking her second lender suit

Fairway violated labor laws by not paying overtime and reimbursing work-related expenses according to litigation claims. [ more ]
Fortune
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

In Switzerland, it's legal for companies to make workers clock out before using the bathroom

Swiss court rules that employers are not required to pay workers for toilet breaks, highlighting a loophole in labor laws. [ more ]
California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
4 months ago
Remote teams

Fair Work Week Ordinance: Cruel Summer For LA County Employers

New laws in Los Angeles County aim to promote fairness and predictability for retail employees, mirroring similar ordinances across major U.S. cities. [ more ]
Securitymagazine
1 month ago
Remote teams

New York establishes new legislation for workplace safety

Governor Hochul signed legislation aimed at strengthening workforce protections and supporting the growth of New York's labor market. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Business

India: Archaic labor laws allow firms to exploit workers DW 09/03/2024

Long working hours at multinational corporations in India lead to widespread exploitation without compensation for overtime, affecting employees' well-being. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 months ago
Law

New law gives Australians the right to ignore their bosses' emails after hours

Australia's new 'right to disconnect' law allows workers to ignore after-hours calls without fear of retaliation. [ more ]
moreemployee-rights
Fortune
2 weeks ago
Business

Arizona and Massachusetts will decide if the minimum wage should be lower for workers who get tipped

Tipped workers like Mel Nichols face income uncertainty due to varying daily tips and subminimum wage laws, reflecting broader issues in labor rights.
States are voting on issues regarding subminimum wages, influencing the earnings and security of tipped workers across the country. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Bandai Namco reportedly uses layoff-by-boredom

Bandai Namco reportedly uses 'expulsion rooms' to manage layoffs by boring employees into quitting, amidst strict Japanese labor laws. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Silver Taube: Gov. Newsom signs bills to advance workers' rights - San Jose Spotlight

New labor laws in California strengthen workers' rights against retaliation and enhance protections for victims of violence in the workplace. [ more ]
Business Matters
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

Unions condemn 'witch hunt' against flexible working as rayner prepares employment law overhaul

Flexible working reforms aim to strengthen worker rights amidst criticism, emphasizing the importance of employee control over work arrangements. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Trump promises to scrap all taxes on overtime if re-elected

Trump proposes scrapping taxes on overtime pay to incentivize work and aid businesses.
The plan aims to benefit workers who consistently exceed 40 hours weekly. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Bolt drivers seek to be classed as workers at London employment tribunal

Bolt drivers seek worker classification for better rights; case reflects gig economy challenges amid changing labor laws. [ more ]
#work-life-balance
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Australia's right to disconnect' laws are here. Does this mean no more work intrusions on personal time?

Australian workers gain a right to disconnect, protecting personal time by refusing after-hours work contact, thereby enhancing work-life balance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Declaring Crisis,' South Korean Firms Tell Managers to Work 6 Days a Week

Working six days a week is still common in South Korea, despite recent labor laws aiming to promote work-life balance. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

Australia's right to disconnect' laws are here. Does this mean no more work intrusions on personal time?

Australian workers gain a right to disconnect, protecting personal time by refusing after-hours work contact, thereby enhancing work-life balance. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Declaring Crisis,' South Korean Firms Tell Managers to Work 6 Days a Week

Working six days a week is still common in South Korea, despite recent labor laws aiming to promote work-life balance. [ more ]
morework-life-balance
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

In South Korea, Documenting a Divide Over Work-Life Balance

South Korea's work culture emphasizes prestige over passion, resulting in employees working extremely long hours. [ more ]
Kqed
5 months ago
California

Mounting Backlog of Wage-Theft Claims in California Due to Severe Understaffing and Poor Training, Labor Commission Audit Finds | KQED

Severe understaffing and inefficiency in California's Labor Commissioner's Office hinder timely resolution of wage theft claims. [ more ]
#california-supreme-court
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
California

Prop 22: CA Supreme Court hears case on law classifying app-based drivers as contractors

The California Supreme Court is set to determine the constitutionality of Prop 22, impacting ride-hailing companies and workers' classification. [ more ]
Kqed
5 months ago
California

Gig Companies Spent $200 Million to Write Their Own Labor Law. The State Supreme Court Could Throw it Out | KQED

California Supreme Court to hear case that could impact gig workers and industries reliant on app-based platforms. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
California

Prop 22: CA Supreme Court hears case on law classifying app-based drivers as contractors

The California Supreme Court is set to determine the constitutionality of Prop 22, impacting ride-hailing companies and workers' classification. [ more ]
Kqed
5 months ago
California

Gig Companies Spent $200 Million to Write Their Own Labor Law. The State Supreme Court Could Throw it Out | KQED

California Supreme Court to hear case that could impact gig workers and industries reliant on app-based platforms. [ more ]
morecalifornia-supreme-court
Fast Company
5 months ago
California

The future of hundreds of California farmworkers to unionize hangs in the balance as their employer claims the move is fraudulent

Farm labor union battles shape California agricultural landscape. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Project 2025 Threatens Not Only Workers' Livelihoods, But Also Their Very Lives

Rising global temperatures set consecutive heat records each month.
The danger of heat exposure for workers prompts calls for national heat safety standards. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 01.31.24

Elon Musk's Tesla pay package careens into wall and catches fire.
The annoyance of lawyers being treated like children.
The misconception of ChatGPT being a legal research tool.
Trump donors paying $50 million in legal fees last year.
The correlation between high school debaters and great lawyers. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Education

Mailee Smith: Illinois students aren't taught life skills, but lawmakers might force lessons on unionization

Illinois Rep. Gregg Johnson has introduced a bill requiring public high schools to have a 'Workplace Readiness Week' each year.
However, the subjects covered in this week are focused on labor laws and union organizing, rather than practical life skills for the workforce. [ more ]
Above the Law
11 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 11.29.23

The Supreme Court is considering the nature of verdicts and their validity.
A Trump judge argues that no prior case supports considering asylum requests from seekers denied access to U.S. soil.
Amazon is facing criticism for ordering the removal of pro-union materials.
Biglaw firms are expanding into emerging markets for more than just new business opportunities.
Lawyers are now concerned about generative AI instead of hallucinations. [ more ]
#productivity
Business Insider
3 months ago
Business

Greece responds to backlash after introducing a 6-day workweek

The Greek government defends the new six-day workweek policy as an optional measure in specific industries. [ more ]
Fortune
3 months ago
Business

A new four-day work week trial that lasted over a year significantly reduced turnover and improved workers' mental and physical health

A 15-month trial in the UK showed reduced turnover and improved worker physical and mental health with a four-day work week, leading to cost savings and increased productivity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Business

Greece introduces growth-oriented' six-day working week

Greece implements a 48-hour working week to boost productivity, contrary to global trends for shorter workweeks. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 months ago
Business

Greece responds to backlash after introducing a 6-day workweek

The Greek government defends the new six-day workweek policy as an optional measure in specific industries. [ more ]
Fortune
3 months ago
Business

A new four-day work week trial that lasted over a year significantly reduced turnover and improved workers' mental and physical health

A 15-month trial in the UK showed reduced turnover and improved worker physical and mental health with a four-day work week, leading to cost savings and increased productivity. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Business

Greece introduces growth-oriented' six-day working week

Greece implements a 48-hour working week to boost productivity, contrary to global trends for shorter workweeks. [ more ]
moreproductivity
Theregister
4 months ago
Business

Indian gov investigates claims Foxconn banned married women

The Ministry of Labor in India is investigating Foxconn for allegedly not hiring married women at its plant due to discriminatory reasons. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
4 months ago
Cars

Why a Swedish metalworkers' union is taking Tesla to court

Swedish unions demand financial transparency from companies to ensure workers' rights. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
4 months ago
Business

Why Was Ketanji Brown Jackson Made to Stand Alone for the Rights of Starbucks Workers?

The Supreme Court decision in Starbucks v. McKinney will hinder the government's ability to address employer lawbreaking in union campaigns swiftly. [ more ]
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