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Scale AI under fire in suit filed by former worker alleging unlawful business practices

Scale AI's workplace environment was described as authoritarian, with troubling prompts contributing to a negative atmosphere.
The classification of workers as independent contractors undermines their legal protections compared to full employees under California law.
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Apple illegally spying on employees' personal devices, silencing pay talk: lawsuit

Apple is accused of illegally monitoring employee personal devices while restricting discussions on pay and working conditions.

Brooklyn movie theater workers 'victimized by Barbenheimer' vote to unionize

Brooklyn movie theater workers voted to unionize after alleged aggressive anti-union tactics.
Management at Nitehawk Cinema has been accused of unsafe conditions, unfair treatment, and intimidation against employees.

Lawsuit says SF's House of Prime Rib discouraged breaks, denied off-site meals

Former House of Prime Rib employees filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they were discouraged from taking breaks and faced retaliation for doing so.

Apple illegally spying on employees' personal devices, silencing pay talk: lawsuit

Apple is accused of illegally monitoring employee personal devices while restricting discussions on pay and working conditions.

Brooklyn movie theater workers 'victimized by Barbenheimer' vote to unionize

Brooklyn movie theater workers voted to unionize after alleged aggressive anti-union tactics.
Management at Nitehawk Cinema has been accused of unsafe conditions, unfair treatment, and intimidation against employees.

Lawsuit says SF's House of Prime Rib discouraged breaks, denied off-site meals

Former House of Prime Rib employees filed a class-action lawsuit claiming they were discouraged from taking breaks and faced retaliation for doing so.
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Lizzo No Longer Facing Harassment Lawsuit From Former tour Employee

Lizzo has won a legal ruling that removes her as an individual defendant in a workplace harassment lawsuit.

Sex worker allegedly assaulted in Sydney brothel as women strike for better pay

Sex workers at a Sydney brothel are striking for better pay, workplace conditions, and the right to choose their services in a controlled environment.
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Union Drive at Missouri Cannabis Company Could Impact National Labor Law

The U.S. cannabis market's rapid growth brings both high sales and significant labor issues, prompting a wave of unionization efforts among workers.

Amazon Workers Narrowly Reject Union Drive at British Warehouse

The effort to form the first union at an Amazon warehouse in Britain fell short by 28 votes, with only 49.5% in favor.

Workers at Nitehawk Cinema in Prospect Park move to unionize * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema workers plan to unionize with United Auto Workers 2179.
Employees express concerns about unfair labor practices, health and safety, and harassment at Nitehawk Cinema.

Union Drive at Missouri Cannabis Company Could Impact National Labor Law

The U.S. cannabis market's rapid growth brings both high sales and significant labor issues, prompting a wave of unionization efforts among workers.

Amazon Workers Narrowly Reject Union Drive at British Warehouse

The effort to form the first union at an Amazon warehouse in Britain fell short by 28 votes, with only 49.5% in favor.

Workers at Nitehawk Cinema in Prospect Park move to unionize * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema workers plan to unionize with United Auto Workers 2179.
Employees express concerns about unfair labor practices, health and safety, and harassment at Nitehawk Cinema.
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Boeing Contractors Say They Were Treated Like "Cockroaches"

High workload and poor workplace conditions contributed to Boeing's manufacturing issues.

The Era of Lean Production Is Coming to an End. What Does That Mean for Workers?

Lean production techniques have led to increased productivity but are now showing signs of exhaustion and decreased effectiveness.

Unions vow to fight Ottawa over rule requiring federal workers in office three days a week

Unions are mobilizing against a new federal government rule requiring workers to be in the office for three days a week.

New website will let law clerks judge their judges

The Legal Accountability Project database launching for clerks to review judges.
The initiative aims to improve workplace conditions and provide transparency for law students.

3 Signs You're Being Quiet-Fired

Quiet firing is a phenomenon where employers make workplace conditions worse for employees they want to squeeze out of the company.
Quiet firing and quiet quitting often go hand in hand, with employees responding to the negative treatment by becoming purposely inefficient and absent.

As Portland's White Collar Employees Return to Offices, Janitors Push For Fair Wages, Benefits

Janitors unionized with SEIU Local 49 in Portland seek wage increases, healthcare benefits, and improved workload in upcoming contract negotiations.
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