labor laws
Amazon Fined $6M for Violating California Warehouse Quota Law
The e-commerce juggernaut has been sanctioned by the California Labor Commissioner's Office for failing to…
Sri Lanka Receives $334M in IMF Funding
The funding comes with an expectation that the island nation will reform its labor laws in this fall's…
Amazon CEO Violated Labor Laws with Anti-Union Comments, NLRB Rules
An Amazon spokesperson says the company intends to appeal the decision, which "reflects poorly on the state…
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Burlington Settles Overtime Lawsuit for $11 Million
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Truck Driver Misclassification Runs Afoul of Labor Laws
NLRB filed a complaint against Universal Logistics Holdings and its affiliates, based on allegations levied…
Labor Violations Rampant at Southern Cotton Gins
Federal labor authorities identified violations in 81 percent of their 71 cotton gin investigations across…
LA Manufacturer Caught Lying About Garment Workers
Garment factory employers are "legally obligated to follow the law" in order to get a manufacturing license…
Amazon Warehouse Strategy Targeted in California Bill
Dangerous "speed quotas" are at the center of California's landmark legislation addressing warehouse worker…
Court Orders SoCal Logistics Company to Pay $122K in Labor Penalties
Global One Logistics was ordered to pay back wages and liquidated damages in addition to a fine by the DOL's…
Labor Board Alleges Violations at California Ports
During its investigation against the ULH-affiliated companies, the NLRB said it found more than 20 violations…
Indonesia Omnibus Bill: Breakthrough Legislation or Another Blow to Labor?
The new plan is an attempt to simplify "draconian" labor laws, but many workers feel it's just another blow…
California’s Garment Worker Protection Act Gathers Steam—Again
L.A.'s legion of garment workers is continuing to fight against wage theft and unsuitable work conditions in…