Labor laws
News and Articles About Labor laws
Disney
Labor Groups Criticize Disney Over Worker Conditions at Chinese Suppliers
Disney, set to open a $5.5 billion theme park in mainland China on Thursday, said it took any violation of labor regulations 'seriously' and that it would investigate any allegations against its suppliers.
Tesla
Tesla Accused of Exploiting Cheap Labor to Make Its Factories
A contractor allegedly took advantage of foreign workers to build Tesla's U.S. facilities.
Uber
Uber Settles Lawsuit for $100 Million, and Drivers Will Remain Independent
The lawsuit had claimed that Uber drivers are employees and thus entitled to reimbursement of expenses.
worker's rights
Warehouse Serving Amazon, Lowe's and Sears Gets Slapped With U.S. Labor Complaint
California Cartage is accused of violating workers' rights to organize and threatening workers with dismissal.
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McDonald's Goes Head to Head With Labor Regulators
The burger giant is accused of violating employee rights as a joint employer.
McDonald's
McDonald's Accused of Illegal Labor, Tax Practices in Brazil
The fast-food giant has been the subject of increasing scrutiny around the globe.
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How the 9-to-5 Came to Be and Why It No Longer Makes Sense (Infographic)
Everybody's working for the weekend, but is it best to get 'er done in long, eight-hour stints? Probably not.
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Labor Costs May Soar for Entrepreneurs
What exactly should you be telling the Department of Labor about its proposed "white collar" exemption changes?
Legal Issues
Uber Pushes Back Against California Driver Lawsuit
The case could decide whether Uber's drivers are independent contractors or employees.
Legal Issues
California Ruling Seen Unlikely to Dent Value of Uber, Other Startups
However, the ruling to classify a San Francisco-based driver as an employee instead of an independent contractor could potentially change how sharing-economy companies operate.
Labor laws
Uber Driver Is Employee, Not Contractor, California Labor Commission Says
The ruling is the latest in a host of legal and regulatory challenges facing the smartphone-based ride-hailing service.
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Employee Says She Was Fired for Refusing to Be Tracked 24/7
The attorney filing the suit says she foresees a legal trend around privacy and productivity tracking.
McDonald's
McDonald's Wage Plan Renews Debate on Independence of Franchisees
The pay increase at its company-operated U.S. restaurants threatens to complicate an ongoing labor dispute that turns on whether McDonald's can be held responsible for the labor violations of its franchisees.
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The McDonald's Fight That Could Change Franchising
An ongoing fight between McDonald's and labor unions has entered a key phase this week.
