Workplace Data Is a Tool of Class Warfare

In September 2020 a Vice reporter discovered that Amazon was seeking to hire two “intelligence analysts” into its Global Security Operations division (GSO). The analysts would use data analytics and other tools to detect …

US (9th Cir. Ct): LYDIA OLSON; MIGUEL PEREZ; POSTMATES, INC., v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The 9th Circuit appellate court reversed the district court’s dismissal of Uber’s lawsuit alleging AB 5 violates the Equal Protection Clause stating that it could plausibly be understood to do …

OSH and the COVID-19 pandemic: A legal analysis

This study provides an analysis of how occupational safety and health (OSH) regulation responded to the circumstances of key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explains the objectives of OSH …

HECTOR CASTELLANOS v. State of California et al

Here is the full decision from the appellate court finding that Uber and Lyft drivers are independent contractors and Prop 22 in California is largely constitutional. https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A163655.PDF

It takes two to code: a comparative analysis of collective bargaining and artificial intelligence

“The extension of artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic management mechanisms by companies has led to growing trade union demands to regulate their use. This article explores the role of collective …

Fairwork Report: Domestic Work Platform (MENA)

“The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the domestic service sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and identify challenges and problems regarding …

ILO General Survey: Achieving Gender Equality At Work

Here is the new general survey from the ILO on Gender Equality at Work. General Survey on the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111), the Workers with Family …

Practical Guide – The Need for a Gender Perspective on Occupational Health & Safety

“Millions of working people die every day from occupational injuries or illnesses. However, workers experience dierent risks and dierent eects from these exposures to hazards. Gender, age, race, health conditions …

South Africa: Judgment – Waste Pickers Win in Court

Here is the full judgment in the case where the Court found that waste pickers were illegally evicted and has ordered New Africa Development and New Africa Development Property Income …

Litigating the Algorithmic Boss in the EU: A (Legally) Feasible and (Strategically) Attractive Option for Trade Unions?

“Workers subject to algorithmic management devices, both in platform work and in conventional employment settings, often face a justice gap in enforcing their rights, due to the opacity characterizing most …

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