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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Billionaire allegedly told Bohemian Grove staff to clean his underwear by hand

Three employees of Bohemian Grove sued for violating California labor laws, claiming they worked near 100 hours weekly but were told to record only 40. Allegations include a lack of meal breaks and minimum wage violations.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Owners of construction company charged with defrauding the city of New York in connection with over $13.5M of public school repairs

Dalip Singh and Gurnirmal Singh were charged with conspiracy for submitting false payroll records and exploiting undocumented workers to commit wire fraud.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: June 25, former White House counsel begins testifying on Watergate scandal

June 25 marks significant historical events, including the Watergate scandal, labor law changes, and pivotal battles impacting U.S. history.
European startups
fromIT Pro
3 months 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.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months 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.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Changes to city's human rights law requires employers to post lactation accommodation policies

New NYC law mandates employers to post lactation accommodation policies for staff.
Employers must provide clear outlines for requesting lactation rooms.
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

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

As of July 1, 2025, Los Angeles County introduces a Fair Work Week Ordinance mandating predictable schedules for qualifying retailers, ensuring employees know their hours in advance.
Los Angeles
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Lawsuit Alleges PETA Skimped Out On The Ethical Treatment Of Their People - Above the Law

PETA's questionable employee treatment challenges their ethical stance, with alleged violations of labor laws and retaliation.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 months ago

Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

The government will support this initiative because it protects the rights of citizens and meets the expectations of bakers and other essential workers.
Paris food
fromForbes
3 months ago

Why Your State Is Costing You Remote Jobs And What To Do About It

Even when a worker would normally qualify as a traveler based on distance, local licensing creates extra administrative hurdles, so employers set hard rules that don’t always make sense to the worker.
Remote teams
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