Gay Corrections Officer Files Lawsuit Over Employment Discrimination

A gay corrections officer has sued the State of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Corrections for employment discrimination. The case was filed in federal court on March 16 by …

O’Connor v Uber Technologies

The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the class certification in O’Connor v. Uber, in which Uber drivers argued they should be categorized as employees rather than independent contractors. …

Three US citizens sue Tata Consultancy Services for alleged employment discrimination

Three US citizens from two different companies have sued Tata Consultancy Services, alleging discrimination based on race and national origin, and are seeking exemplary and punitive damages, in the latest …

Why the ‘gig’ economy may not be the workforce of the future

The “gig” economy might not be the new frontier for America’s workforce after all. From Uber to TaskRabbit to YourMechanic, so-called gig work — task-oriented work offered by online apps …

The gig economy pays just $828 a month — here’s why driving for Uber is no substitute for a full-time job

The companies leading the gig economy, and their boosters, have touted its potential to replace or substitute for regular, full-time jobs. But whether the gig is driving for Uber or …

More Than 30,000 Steelworkers Threatening To Strike Across The U.S.

More than 30,000 union steelworkers have voted overwhelming to authorize a strike, while negotiations continue with ArcelorMittal and U.S. Steel. Demand for domestic steel is on the rise thanks in part …

Facebook should scale up its efforts to prevent discriminatory ads

DISCRIMINATION AGAINST women in hiring was outlawed a half-century ago. But there was no Internet in 1964. Now, advanced technologies allow advertisers to target segments of the population based on their …

Walmart sued for alleged discrimination against pregnant workers

Federal regulators have filed a lawsuit against Walmart claiming the retailer forced pregnant workers to take unpaid leave and refused their requests for less physically demanding duties. Companies are required …

Chicago hotel strike takes step toward resolution with Marriott contract, union says

Striking hotel workers ratified a contract with Marriott International, the union said Thursday. The pact could pave the way for a resolution of the 2-week-old work stoppage at more than two …

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Bipartisan bill addresses human trafficking impact on global seafood trade

Guam’s delegate to Congress filed a bill this week that would amend an existing law that targets human trafficking to address the seafood industry’s role. U.S. Delegate Madeline Bordallo, a …

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