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U.S. companies commit wage theft on those who can least afford it
Workers in New York whose wages are at or just above minimum wage struggle every day to earn a living for themselves and their families. Things only get tougher when their employer commits wage theft against them. Unfortunately, this insidious practice is widespread among some…
More workplace-related lawsuits filed against Amazon
One of the most important responsibilities of an employer is protecting employees from workplace harassment and discrimination. When left unchecked, such harassment and discrimination can fester within a company, and lead to a toxic workplace culture. When it comes to discussing toxic workplace culture, Amazon…
Mistakes employers make when employees report discrimination
Employees have legal protections against workplace discrimination. These protections shield them from unfair treatment on the basis of a protected class. However, discrimination still happens. And when it does, the actions employers do or do not take will dramatically affect whether they resolve or exacerbate…
New administration reapplies protections for gig workers
Employer misclassification of workers as independent contractors – rather than as employees – is a common phenomenon in the U.S. Contractors cost employers far less than employees, as under federal law independent contractors are not entitled to certain guaranteed wages and other benefits. Some estimates…
Restaurant worker pressured to strip in front of co-workers
Employer-related sexual harassment cases surface in some of the most shocking situations. Consider a recent California lawsuit, in which a fast-casual restaurant worker alleges that she was pressured into stripping to her underwear at a company-sponsored seminar while strangers and colleagues gawked at her. She…
Is your employer’s tip-sharing policy legal?
Whether employees receive individual tips or share contributions to a tip jar, workers in restaurants, coffee shops, and other establishments often depend on tips to ensure that their pay is fair. In some cases, employers establish a tip pooling policy to distribute those tips among…
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