President Joe Biden struck a major blow to efforts by franchising advocates to overturn the National Labor Relation Board’s Joint Employer Rule.
The Real Crime Spree: Employers Swindling Workers
Since 2014, the number of children employed in violation of labor law has quadrupled. Wage theft (i.e., violations of minimum wage and overtime laws) reduces paychecks by an estimated $50 billion per year
Southern labor union victories: Will momentum persist or stumble?
Experts who study the American labor movement cautioned that one win at one plant, even with a large margin of victory, is not enough evidence to say labor's fortunes have changed in the South, a region that has long resisted organized labor.
Rivian to get $827 million in state incentives to support R2 expansion and more hiring in Normal
Electric automaker Rivian says it will hire another 550 full-time workers in Normal over the next five years as it begins production on the new R2 mode
National Labor Relations Board sues to restore union at Grand Haven hospital
The National Labor Relations Board wants a federal judge to force Trinity Health Grand Haven to recognize an employee labor union and bargain in good faith.
Chipotle to pay $50,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit in Alabama
Chipotle must pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that it failed to address complaints that a male manager harassed a female cashier at the fast-food chain’s location in Prattville.
Principal mysteriously disappears after showing girlfriend’s photo to colleague
In the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama, a beloved principal was reportedly escorted away from her elementary school after she showed a colleague a photo of herself getting a kiss from her girlfriend. The principal was put on administrative leave and hasn’t been seen at the school since.
Woman sues Topeka's Frito-Lay, claiming she was fired after sexual harassment complaints
Former Frito-Lay employee Tiffany Norris has filed a lawsuit against the company claiming gender discrimination and retaliation.
Several HR-related legal challenges face senior living employers
Among them are minimum wage requirements, employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, overtime pay and record-keeping requirements.
Drexel Vice President sues Drexel, alleges retaliation due to disability
Gunter’s therapist removed her from work and diagnosed her with “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression
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