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Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule
March 11, 2024
Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule

In a significant judicial decision by Judge J. Campbell Barker from Texas’ Eastern District Court, the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer standard was deemed legally defective. Set to become effective that week, the rule would have broadened

Female Firefighter Wins Discrimination Case Against Fire Service
March 8, 2024
Female Firefighter Wins Discrimination Case Against Fire Service

Sacha Acheson’s landmark legal victory in December 2023 against Avon Fire and Rescue Service marks a significant triumph in the struggle against workplace discrimination. Her case, which stemmed from a climate rife with sexism and homophobia, underscores the pervasive challenges

Bridging the Gender Wage Gap: Urgent Reforms Needed Globally
March 7, 2024
Bridging the Gender Wage Gap: Urgent Reforms Needed Globally

The recent World Bank report casts a harsh light on the persistent global gender wage gap. Women on average earn only 77 cents to each dollar earned by men—a figure that is startlingly consistent across various economies. Despite legislative efforts

New DOL Rule Redefines Worker Classification Standards
March 7, 2024
New DOL Rule Redefines Worker Classification Standards

The American labor market is poised for transformation in 2024 with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule reshaping the classification standards for workers. Effective from March 11, this pivotal rule revises the guidelines used to differentiate between employees and

Is NYC Set to Overhaul Employee Discrimination Laws?
March 6, 2024
Is NYC Set to Overhaul Employee Discrimination Laws?

New York City may soon strengthen workers’ rights, as the City Council considers a bill to safeguard employees from workplace discrimination, harassment, and violence. Council member Lincoln Restler is championing this legislation, which challenges current policies where corporations reduce the

How Does DHS Policy Shield Migrant Workers from Deportation?
March 6, 2024
How Does DHS Policy Shield Migrant Workers from Deportation?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a crucial new policy to bolster noncitizen employees by shielding them from deportation risks when they report illegal or exploitative work environments. Previously, fear of retaliation, including the threat of deportation, stifled

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Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule
March 11, 2024
Texas Court Overturns NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule

In a significant judicial decision by Judge J. Campbell Barker from Texas’ Eastern District Court, the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint employer standard was deemed legally defective. Set to become effective that week, the rule would have broadened

Female Firefighter Wins Discrimination Case Against Fire Service
March 8, 2024
Female Firefighter Wins Discrimination Case Against Fire Service

Sacha Acheson’s landmark legal victory in December 2023 against Avon Fire and Rescue Service marks a significant triumph in the struggle against workplace discrimination. Her case, which stemmed from a climate rife with sexism and homophobia, underscores the pervasive challenges

Bridging the Gender Wage Gap: Urgent Reforms Needed Globally
March 7, 2024
Bridging the Gender Wage Gap: Urgent Reforms Needed Globally

The recent World Bank report casts a harsh light on the persistent global gender wage gap. Women on average earn only 77 cents to each dollar earned by men—a figure that is startlingly consistent across various economies. Despite legislative efforts

New DOL Rule Redefines Worker Classification Standards
March 7, 2024
New DOL Rule Redefines Worker Classification Standards

The American labor market is poised for transformation in 2024 with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule reshaping the classification standards for workers. Effective from March 11, this pivotal rule revises the guidelines used to differentiate between employees and

Is NYC Set to Overhaul Employee Discrimination Laws?
March 6, 2024
Is NYC Set to Overhaul Employee Discrimination Laws?

New York City may soon strengthen workers’ rights, as the City Council considers a bill to safeguard employees from workplace discrimination, harassment, and violence. Council member Lincoln Restler is championing this legislation, which challenges current policies where corporations reduce the

How Does DHS Policy Shield Migrant Workers from Deportation?
March 6, 2024
How Does DHS Policy Shield Migrant Workers from Deportation?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched a crucial new policy to bolster noncitizen employees by shielding them from deportation risks when they report illegal or exploitative work environments. Previously, fear of retaliation, including the threat of deportation, stifled

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