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Major Trump donors who complained of immigrant invasion' used Mexican workers illegally, sources allege

Uline allegedly brings in workers from Mexico using improper visas for regular jobs, raising legal and ethical concerns.
#worker-rights

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.

Labor board says 'Love Is Blind' contestants are employees. It could rattle reality TV

Reality TV contestants often prioritize exposure over pay, lacking basic labor protections.
The NLRB may help redefine reality TV participants as employees, enabling union rights.

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.

Labor board says 'Love Is Blind' contestants are employees. It could rattle reality TV

Reality TV contestants often prioritize exposure over pay, lacking basic labor protections.
The NLRB may help redefine reality TV participants as employees, enabling union rights.
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#employee-rights

Bans on out-of-hours work calls and emails are looming. They could bring trouble as well as peace.

Countries are increasingly adopting the right to disconnect laws to protect employees' mental health and establish work-life boundaries.

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.

Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News

Australia's right-to-disconnect law allows employees to refuse after-hours contact from employers, reflecting a growing trend around the globe.

Apple hit with employee lawsuit alleging privacy and speech violations

Apple is being sued for allegedly requiring access to personal data on iCloud and violating employee rights.

Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

Australia's new 'right to disconnect' rule allows employees to ignore after-hours work communications without fear of repercussions from employers.

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.

Bans on out-of-hours work calls and emails are looming. They could bring trouble as well as peace.

Countries are increasingly adopting the right to disconnect laws to protect employees' mental health and establish work-life boundaries.

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.

Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News

Australia's right-to-disconnect law allows employees to refuse after-hours contact from employers, reflecting a growing trend around the globe.

Apple hit with employee lawsuit alleging privacy and speech violations

Apple is being sued for allegedly requiring access to personal data on iCloud and violating employee rights.

Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours

Australia's new 'right to disconnect' rule allows employees to ignore after-hours work communications without fear of repercussions from employers.

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.
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#minimum-wage

NYC To Raise Minimum Wage Yet Again Come January 1st, 2025

New York will increase its minimum wage annually through 2026, aiming to index to inflation starting in 2027.

Prop. 32, measure to increase minimum wage to $18 an hour, trails in early polls

Proposition 32, aimed at raising California's minimum wage to $18, showed early polling results indicating a majority of voters opposed the measure.

Residents in These States Receive the Lowest Minimum Wage in America

Minimum wage laws aim to ensure livable wages, but their effectiveness and adequacy are still subjects of debate.
In 2024, numerous states increased minimum wage to align with federal standards.

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.

NYC To Raise Minimum Wage Yet Again Come January 1st, 2025

New York will increase its minimum wage annually through 2026, aiming to index to inflation starting in 2027.

Prop. 32, measure to increase minimum wage to $18 an hour, trails in early polls

Proposition 32, aimed at raising California's minimum wage to $18, showed early polling results indicating a majority of voters opposed the measure.

Residents in These States Receive the Lowest Minimum Wage in America

Minimum wage laws aim to ensure livable wages, but their effectiveness and adequacy are still subjects of debate.
In 2024, numerous states increased minimum wage to align with federal standards.

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.
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Sly Fox Brewing Ordered to Pay Nearly $200K for Withholding Tips - The Beer Thrillers

Sly Fox Brewing was penalized for violating wage laws, underscoring the importance of fair treatment of restaurant and brewery workers.

South Korea says K-pop stars aren't classed as workers and don't get labor rights

Hanni, a K-pop star, is not legally considered a worker, leading to the closure of her workplace bullying case.

California Empowered Immigrants to Speak Up at Work. Trump Could End Their Protections | KQED

The future of a worker protection program is uncertain under Trump, raising fears of increased deportation risks for immigrants.

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.

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.

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.
from Business Matters
2 months ago

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.
from www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

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.
#work-life-balance

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
#california-supreme-court

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
#productivity

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Why a Swedish metalworkers' union is taking Tesla to court

Swedish unions demand financial transparency from companies to ensure workers' rights.

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.
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