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

The article discusses allegations in a lawsuit against People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), where a former employee, Dusty Coupwood, claims that PETA's 24/7 on-call policy illegally deprived social media workers of wages and proper meal breaks. The policy reportedly led to retaliation against those who complained, raising ethical concerns. The piece examines the irony of PETA's mission versus its treatment of employees, pointing out potential discrepancies between the organization's values and actions.

A lawsuit against PETA alleges that their on-call policy violates California Labor Code by denying employees wages, overtime, and proper breaks, leading to retaliation for complaints.

PETA’s claim to prioritize ethical behavior seems contradictory, as they have implemented a policy that exploits their employees, indicating whether they truly value human welfare.

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