U.S. rapped over gaps in catching slave-made imports

A drive by the United States to block illegal imports of goods made by forced labor has been hampered by a lack of skilled staff and reliable data, a government …

Uber Sued for Using ‘Biased’ Rider Ratings to Fire Drivers

Uber Technologies Inc. was accused in a lawsuit of violating the U.S. Civil Rights Act by firing minority drivers based on how they’re rated by customers. “Uber is aware that …

Uber, Lyft Legal Blow Widens Door For Labor Law Challenges

A California appeals court ruling that Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft, Inc. must treat their drivers as employees not only portends steep increases in operating costs that the companies say they can’t afford, but gives workers …

RONDA L. DAVIS, et al., Plaintiffs, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Defendant.

[1] Disparate Impact A class of former employees of the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency may proceed with their claim that they were laid off during a reduction …

Black D.C. City Workers Advance Civil Rights Claim Over Layoffs

Black former employees of the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency who lost their jobs during a reduction in force offered enough details and data to proceed with …

Detecting slave-made goods from China is growing harder, U.S. says

Major brands face a growing challenge to root out forced labor in Chinese supply chains, the top U.S. anti-human trafficking official said Friday, as the United States stepped up the …

U.S. apparel watchdog probes Jockey’s Indian partner after human rights abuse allegations

A top apparel industry watchdog has launched an investigation into underwear maker Jockey International’s Indian partner Page Industries Ltd following allegations of human rights abuses at one of its factories, …

Glossier and the rise of workers using social media to hold employers accountable

America has faced a racial reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd, and corporate America hasn’t been immune. In late spring, while protests popped up across the country and …

US adds Malaysian rubber gloves onto list of goods produced with forced labour

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has added Malaysian rubber gloves to its latest list of goods produced with forced labour, dealing the industry another blow after two key players …

Collective bargaining belongs at the center of our democracy

We are at an inflection point in American history. COVID-19 and the resulting economic impact have left more Americans unemployed than in any other point since the Great Depression. Millions cannot pay rent, …

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