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A whistleblower report alleging serious compliance violations in Adidas’ China offices has led to an investigation by one of the world’s biggest athletic apparel brands. Adidas is Investigating German athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has launched an investigation after a whistleblower complained about “compliance violations” among company executives in China. Going Public in China … Read more
In a historic moment for Apple workers, a group of Apple store employees in Maryland reached the first union labor contract agreement in the company’s history this week. First Union Deal for Apple Workers Apple reached a tentative agreement with unionized retail employees in Maryland last week, signaling the first labor deal that the company … Read more
Layoffs are hitting everywhere recently – and the gaming industry is no exception. Here’s how they are affecting big studios and what it could mean for gamers worldwide. 2024 Layoffs Continue to Impact the Industry The video game industry has been dealt a tough hand in 2024. Last year the industry saw just over 10,000 … Read more
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
SAG-AFTRA has just declared a strike less than a year after their last labor dispute. Game Over The voices behind video games are going silent. After almost two years of contract talks that went nowhere, SAG-AFTRA has declared an industry-wide strike against video game companies, starting July 26. Fans Prepare Themselves This move comes 10 … Read more
One viral job post advertising for “white” candidates only has led to a civil lawsuit against the company that posted it. Tech Company vs. DOJ A tech company based in Virginia is facing civil penalties via the US Justice Department, after circulating a job post that called for only “white” candidates. A Controversial Job Post … Read more
The Bay State may be the 11th state in the US to pass a wage transparency bill into law, moving closer to closing race and gender pay gaps in the workplace. Changing Employment Practises Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their back – state lawmakers approved a new bill on Wednesday that could change the way … Read more
Last week a strike was authorized by Disney park and resort workers, but recent negotiations have sidestepped a potential worker stoppage at one of the world’s biggest entertainment companies. An Agreement Reached Disneyland employees have reached an agreement with Walt Disney Co., just days after voting to authorize a strike at Disneyland theme parks and … Read more
While US consumers may rush to Amazon for its Prime Day sales event, Amazon warehouse workers are bearing the brunt of the shopping surge, at the expense of their health and safety. Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is an annual sales event for the paid subscription Prime, where members can buy thousands of products … Read more
Ever get the feeling that something’s not quite right at work? It’s possible your discomfort isn’t just about the job itself—your employer might be crossing legal lines without your knowledge. Here are 17 rights you might not realize are being violated right under your nose. #1. Minimum Wage Violations Image Credit: Shutterstock / Andrey_Popov Are … Read more