“In both labor law and employment law, worker power is viewed as a binary. Workers are either classified as “employees” who hold labor and employment law’s preferred protections, or they …
DOJ Urges High Court to Shield Companies From Slave Labor Suits
U.S. companies should be shielded from liability under a centuries-old law for assisting in child slavery, the Justice Department has told the Supreme Court. That argument was delivered in a …
Uber and Lyft Drivers Sue for New York Unemployment Benefits
On Monday, Mr. Ouattara and three other Uber and Lyft drivers, along with an advocacy group called the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, filed a complaint in federal court against …
NLRB Gets Covid-Related Unfair Labor Practice Charges
Workers at two U.S. companies have filed cases with the National Labor Relations Board challenging changes to their working conditions spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic. A tea shop in Colorado, …
US: Norwood v. Rodi Marine (COVID-19 negligence case)
Here is the COMPLAINT, alleging unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence when a vessel captain contracted COVID-19.
Vessel policies under scrutiny in US Jones Act litigation for crewmember death caused by COVID-19
Litigation has now commenced in the US federal court in Louisiana on a suit filed by a deceased crewmember’s estate against the shipowner / employer alleging unseaworthiness and Jones Act …
McDonald’s Workers Sue Claiming Virus Measures Falling Short
McDonald’s Corp. was sued by a handful of workers in Chicago who claim the restaurant chain has failed to keep them and others safe while they continue to serve food …
Republicans introduce bill to create legal ‘safe harbor’ for gig companies during the pandemic
“Republicans in both chambers introduced legislation Wednesday that would shield digital gig companies from lawsuits over worker classification when providing protective equipment or wage boosts during the coronavirus pandemic. The …
International Lawyers Assisting Workers Network
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One Way To Protect Workers In A Pandemic: Make It Harder To Fire Them
“The pandemic has created an unprecedented workplace safety crisis, making millions of jobs vastly more dangerous. It’s critical that workers like Martin can share their stories with the public and …