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The New York Attorney General has sued UPS for allegedly underpaying seasonal holiday workers by failing to record all hours worked, manipulating timekeeping, and violating wage laws, seeking legal remedies and damages.
Starbucks will pay over $38 million in a settlement with New York City for violating the Fair Workweek Law over half a million times since 2021, with $35 million going to affected workers and $3.4 million in penalties, marking the largest worker protection settlement in NYC history.
Amazon and SpaceX are challenging the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in court, arguing that its processes are unconstitutional. The companies seek to halt NLRB proceedings over alleged anti-labor actions, with Amazon contesting union negotiations at its JFK 8 center and SpaceX facing claims of wrongful termination. Judges expressed skepticism about the companies' appeals, questioning procedural grounds and potential irreparable harm. The NLRB defends its authority, citing a 1937 Supreme Court ruling, while the companies argue constitutional violations related to board member removal and jury trial rights.
The U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules starting this summer, making millions of salaried workers earning $43,888 or less annually eligible for overtime pay. The threshold will increase again in 2025 and 2027, with future adjustments every three years. The changes are expected to affect 4 million workers, though some professions and states with higher thresholds are exempt.
The U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules starting July 1, 2023, making salaried employees earning $43,888 or less annually eligible for overtime pay. The threshold will increase again in 2025 and 2027, potentially qualifying 4 million more workers for overtime. Some professions and states with higher thresholds are unaffected.
The U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules starting July 1, 2024, making salaried employees earning $43,888 or less annually eligible for overtime pay. This threshold will increase to $58,656 on January 1, 2025, and will be adjusted every three years thereafter. The changes are expected to make 4 million more workers eligible for overtime, though certain professions and states with higher thresholds are unaffected.
The U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules starting this summer, making salaried employees earning $43,888 or less annually eligible for overtime pay. The threshold will increase again in 2025 and 2027, potentially qualifying 4 million more workers for overtime. Some professions and states with higher thresholds are unaffected.
The U.S. Department of Labor will implement new overtime rules starting this summer, making millions of salaried workers earning $43,888 or less annually eligible for overtime pay. The threshold will increase again in 2025 and 2027, with future adjustments every three years. The changes are expected to affect 4 million workers, though some professions and states with higher thresholds are exempt.
California's new law mandating a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has led to a ripple effect across industries, with businesses like El Pollo Loco raising managers' pay by over 10% to more than $83,000 a year. A separate rule requiring salaried staff to earn double the minimum wage has triggered these wage increases, impacting various sectors beyond fast food.
Fast-food franchisees in California are preparing to politically activate following the passage of a new state labor law that raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour. Franchise owners, both large and small, are concerned about the financial impact of the wage increase and are considering political action to address their concerns. The powerful Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has been influential in shaping the law and is pushing for more regulations on fast-food restaurants at the local level, prompting franchisees to pay more attention to politics and invest in lobbying efforts.
In California, the worst wage thief has only paid a small portion of the millions of dollars owed to workers, highlighting the issue of wage theft and the need for stronger enforcement of labor laws.
Starting April 1, a new law in California will raise the minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees to $20 per hour. The law applies to limited-service restaurants that are part of a chain with at least 60 establishments nationwide and primarily sell food and beverages for immediate consumption. Some exemptions apply, such as for restaurants operating bakeries or located within grocery establishments. This change will give fast food workers in California the highest guaranteed base salary in the industry, with Governor Gavin Newsom emphasizing the need to recognize their contributions and stabilize the industry.
Georgia Republicans have passed a bill aimed at punishing employers that voluntarily recognize unions by barring them from receiving state economic incentives, in an effort to discourage the "card check" process. The legislation, which is likely to face legal challenges, is part of a broader GOP effort to hinder union activity amid an increase in organizing and work stoppages. Critics argue that the bill violates federal labor law and attacks the fundamental freedoms of both workers and employers, while proponents claim it prevents intimidation and abuse during unionization processes.
Non-disclosure agreements were used in the negotiations of California's fast food minimum wage law, preventing the public and industry from knowing the details of the discussions. The powerful Service Employees International Union (SEIU) reportedly directed all parties involved to sign these agreements, including representatives from major fast food corporations. Governor Gavin Newsom's office stated that he did not sign an NDA or direct anyone to do so. The use of NDAs in legislative negotiations has raised concerns about transparency and disclosure in the lawmaking process.
The men's basketball team at Dartmouth College made history by voting 13-2 to unionize, a move that could potentially classify student-athletes as employees under federal labor law. The players hope this will set a precedent for athletes across the Ivy League and the rest of the country. However, Dartmouth has filed an appeal to the National Labor Relations Board, and there is no visible movement to organize by other Dartmouth teams, leaving the outcome uncertain in the midst of challenges to the amateur model of college sports.