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An arbitration claim against Amazon representing 15,000 drivers has been filed this week, which could change how the e-commerce giant classifies its workers. Arbitration Against Amazon More than 15,000 drivers contracted with Amazon Flex have collectively filed arbitration claims against the company on Tuesday, claiming that their job positions have been misclassified. Misclassified Contractors Lawyers … Read more

The corporation formerly known as Raytheon could go to court over claims that it has discriminated against older workers for years. Lawsuit Against RTX A class-action lawsuit was filed against multination defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, over claims of age discrimination in the workplace. AARP Involved The complaint was filed in … Read more

The VA is under fire after a damning report revealed the department is trying to rid itself of almost 10,000 staff members while trying to keep the lid on a multi-million dollar scandal.  VA Under Fire In a massively controversial move, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has started laying off frontline healthcare workers … Read more

Layoffs have hit the aviation industry, as one of the biggest airlines in the U.S., Southwest Airlines, has announced they’re stopping flights out of four major airports.  Layoffs Across Industries Image Credit: Shutterstock / Skycolors With a growing spate of layoffs occurring across the nation – primarily in tech and production – it wasn’t going … Read more

A conflict of interest policy at oil giant BP now requires employees to share details of any romantic relationships with their coworkers. New Policy Update at BP A massive shake-up of BP company policy means that some employees must now disclose any and all romantic relationships they have had with coworkers in the previous three … Read more

Earlier this year, a minimum wage hike for many fast-food restaurants in California was announced. The move garnered national attention, and some businesses weren’t up to the task. Restaurants Close Due to Minimum Wage Hike Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jirsak Californians looking to enjoy a Fosters Freeze or Mod Pizza treat in some cities are … Read more

Ride-hailing and delivery companies are up in arms over Seattle’s new minimum wage laws, but they may not be in place for much longer.  Uber CEO Speaks The CEO of ride-hailing transportation company Uber has openly criticized a recent labor law passed by the city of Seattle, which instated a new minimum wage law for … Read more

Schools across the nation are in for a turbulent few months coming up, as a swathe of layoffs are predicted to hit the sector.  The Pandemic’s Impact on Schools Image Credit: Shutterstock / Girts Ragelis The pandemic had a rough effect on schools. Classrooms went virtual, and teachers and students had to adjust. Challenges of … Read more

One cereal factory in Georgia is under fire after a group of employees filed a lawsuit detailing extensive instances of racial discrimination, allegedly going back decades. Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A General Mills factory in Georgia is now facing a racial discrimination lawsuit after eight Black employees filed suit against the White managers of the factory. … Read more

The tech industry entered 2024 plagued with layoffs, and Twitch is no stranger to this. The Amazon-owned game-streaming platform has announced that it will let go of several important safety members in favor of reconstruction.  A Safety Advisory Council Is Crucial  A safety advisory council (SAC) is important, especially when dealing with online content. The … Read more