Labor Disputes
Starbucks in Hot Water With U.S. Labor Board
The National Labor Relations Board has sued the coffee giant over alleged retaliation efforts against three employees involved in organizing a union.
Verizon Says Strike Causing Delays in Service for New Customers
Nearly 40,000 employees walked off the job Wednesday.
Entrepreneurs Land in the Unions' Cross Hairs
New labor law regulations shorten the time period for holding an election after a petition is filed. Employers may want to take proactive steps.
The Legal Issues That Could Change Franchising Forever
Franchising has been in the hot seat in the past year, as a number of legal and political conflicts -- minimum wage, protections for frachisees and the role of franchisors in labor disputes -- have come to a head.
Why McDonald's Is Only Selling Small Servings of Fries in Japan
At McDonald's restaurants in Japan, medium and large fries have been taken off the menu.
Kidnapping by Goodyear Workers Union Proves It's No Fun Being the Boss in France
As if the French president's plan to make companies pay ultra-high taxes on millionaire salaries weren't bad enough, businesses have to worry about kidnapping and extortion -- by their own workers.