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fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago
UK news

Sweden set to double three-month deadline for (some) laid-off work permit holders

Sweden proposes to extend the job search period for work permit holders from three to six months to align with EU regulations.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 07.08.25 - Above the Law

In recent courtroom decisions, judges expressed frustration with the constant reference to Moore's Federal Practice, suggesting it should not be a primary resource for legal staff. The expectation is for professionals to rely more on precedent and case law rather than textbooks.
Privacy professionals
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Congress just backed off an AI regulation moratorium-Here's how states like California are trying to regulate 'robo bosses' at work

California's "No Robo Bosses" Act mandates human oversight of AI in workplace decisions, blocking personal data access and predictive behavior analyses.
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

A judge resisted Trump's order on gender identity. The EEOC just fired her

In her mass February email criticizing the agency's efforts to comply with Trump's order, Ortiz told Lucas, 'You are not fit to be our chair much less hold a license to practice law.'
NYC LGBT
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Certification in Landmark AI Hiring Bias Case

The growing use of AI in hiring has led to lawsuits, as seen in the Mobley v. Workday case about discrimination against older applicants.
fromThe Local France
6 years ago

Can your boss force you to work during a heatwave in France?

Employers must ensure 'the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the health' of their workers, potentially relating to extreme heat exposure.
France politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Owner and managers of tobacco processing company indicted for wage theft for allegedly stealing approximately $310K from more than two dozen employees

We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.
Brooklyn
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

July 1 Minimum Wage Hikes Across California Explained

California cities are raising minimum wage rates on July 1, 2025, to counter inflation.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Smokey Robinson's attorney: Lawsuit is an 'ugly method' to get money from 'an America icon'

Smokey Robinson's attorney aims to dismiss a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct and labor law violations by former employees.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUMReview and Comment: Built on safety: The lifesaving legacy of New York's scaffold law

The scaffold law aimed to protect construction workers from height-related accidents by holding owners and contractors absolutely liable for safety measures.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Contessa reportedly underpaid its tipped employees

Major Food Group reached a settlement with Contessa employees over mishandled tips, reinforcing the importance of compliance with labor laws.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 months ago

POPA Fires Back at Alleged USPTO Labor, CBA Violations

The Patent Office Professional Association (POPA) has filed a charge against the USPTO regarding denied representation during discussions about employee policies, alleging violation of fair labor practices.
Privacy professionals
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Remembering Joseph Grodin, former California Supreme Court justice

Joseph Grodin, a tireless advocate for workers' rights and opponent of the death penalty, passed away at 94, leaving a lasting legacy in California's legal system.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Hochul's 'common sense' push to close labor law loophole facing resistance as budget talks drag on

"Here's a common sense measure that would help businesses that are being unfairly targeted by trial lawyers for nothing more than an honest mistake by a business," Paul Zuber, executive vice president of the Business Council of New York told The Post.
NYC politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Judge blasts Trump's mass firing of probationary employees as a 'sham' and orders jobs to be reinstated

A judge ordered the reinstatement of probational federal employees fired under the Trump administration, citing procedural misconduct and misleading performance claims.
#new-york
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Op-Ed | Expand prevailing wage in New York, amend 224-a | amNewYork

New York must update prevailing wage laws to ensure fair compensation for tradespeople in private construction projects.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Hochul admin says NY prison strike over, fires thousands of guards who refused to return to work

The unsanctioned strike by corrections officers in New York has ended, with many being fired for non-compliance.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Op-Ed | Expand prevailing wage in New York, amend 224-a | amNewYork

New York must update prevailing wage laws to ensure fair compensation for tradespeople in private construction projects.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Federal watchdog agency intervenes in Trump's purge of probationary employees

The Trump administration likely violated federal law in terminating probationary employees without evaluating their performance individually.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Arts sector's use of unpaid interns for some roles could be illegal, experts say

Unpaid internships in the arts are exploiting legal loopholes, limiting opportunities for working-class young people.
#nlrb
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

I Was a Trump Appointee to the NLRB. I Can't Believe What He's Doing Now.

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox may violate labor law and established Supreme Court precedent.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple. The former engineer who cofounded #AppleToo explains why it's important.

The NLRB alleges Apple illegally retaliated against employees discussing pay and created a culture of surveillance towards employee communications.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

I Was a Trump Appointee to the NLRB. I Can't Believe What He's Doing Now.

Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox may violate labor law and established Supreme Court precedent.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

The NLRB filed a complaint against Apple. The former engineer who cofounded #AppleToo explains why it's important.

The NLRB alleges Apple illegally retaliated against employees discussing pay and created a culture of surveillance towards employee communications.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Trump's RTO executive order: How the mandate will work and when federal workers may have to return to the office

Trump's order may disrupt remote work for federal employees, but collective agreements could complicate mandatory office returns.
fromEngadget
8 months ago

NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive

The NLRB's complaint against Grindr highlights serious concerns regarding labor laws, alleging that the company retaliated against unionizing workers through restrictive return-to-office mandates.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Elon Musk's America PAC Hit With Class Action Lawsuit

Elon Musk's America PAC faces a class action lawsuit for alleged labor law violations linked to unpaid wages for canvassers in California.
California
fromwww.sacbee.com
10 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning captive audience,' anti-union work meetings

New law prohibits mandatory workplace meetings with political or religious messaging, protecting employees' rights.
Employers can be fined for coercing employees into attending captive audience meetings.
fromPolygon
10 months ago

The SAG-AFTRA strike will now impact League of Legends - here's why

SAG-AFTRA has announced that League of Legends is now a struck game, compelling union voice actors to cease work amid ongoing negotiations.
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

California companies wrote their own gig worker law. No one is enforcing it

California voters approved Prop. 22 to enhance gig workers' pay and benefits, but enforcement remains absent due to state agencies' non-jurisdiction over independent contractors.
Privacy professionals
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