New York Sues Amazon Over COVID-19 Workplace Safety
New York Attorney General Letitia James says Amazon refused to obey coronavirus guidelines that would protect its warehouse employees from infection.
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Washington Farmworkers Ask State Supreme Court For Overtime Pay
Farmworkers in Washington state have gone to court to demand overtime pay. Coronavirus outbreaks in agricultural communities have focused new attention on working conditions and pay on farms.
French President's Bodyguard Faces Charges Of Assaulting Protesters
Video of Emmanuel Macron's top security aide beating demonstrators has sparked controversy. The incident occurred during May Day protests over reforms to France's labor laws.
As The Gig Economy Grows, Advocates Raise Concerns About Workers' Safety
Companies are facing the consequences of providing flexible schedules with minimum employer responsibilities. The freedom from liability is troubling in an industry that is one of the most dangerous.
No Class Action: Supreme Court Weighs Whether Workers Must Face Arbitrations Alone
Increasingly, employers require employees to resolve disputes about anything from harassment to discrimination through individual arbitration. That means they can't join class-action suits.
Study: Child Laborers In Bangladesh Are Working 64 Hours A Week
A new report from the Overseas Development Institute finds that impoverished children are working long hours in violation of the country's labor laws.
New York Investigates Retailers For Unpredictable Work Schedules
Retailers rely on systems that require workers to be ready to work a shift — whether or not they end up working. The state attorney general is looking into the way big retailers handle scheduling.