#labor-laws

#labor-laws

Scale AI is facing lawsuits over labor practices, including worker misclassification and wage violations.

Severe understaffing and inefficiency in California's Labor Commissioner's Office hinder timely resolution of wage theft claims.

Bolt drivers seek worker classification for better rights; case reflects gig economy challenges amid changing labor laws.

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.

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

Governor Hochul signed legislation aimed at strengthening workforce protections and supporting the growth of New York's labor market.

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

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

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

New laws in Los Angeles County aim to promote fairness and predictability for retail employees, mirroring similar ordinances across major U.S. cities.

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

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

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.

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.

Working six days a week is still common in South Korea, despite recent labor laws aiming to promote work-life balance.

Australian workers gain a right to disconnect, protecting personal time by refusing after-hours work contact, thereby enhancing work-life balance.

California Supreme Court to hear case that could impact gig workers and industries reliant on app-based platforms.

The California Supreme Court is set to determine the constitutionality of Prop 22, impacting ride-hailing companies and workers' classification.

Greece implements a 48-hour working week to boost productivity, contrary to global trends for shorter workweeks.

The Greek government defends the new six-day workweek policy as an optional measure in specific industries.

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.