Three female employees who work at a UPS hub in Oakland filed a complaint in California federal court on Wednesday. The complaint claims that female staff are routinely given dead-end jobs, leading to lower pay and fewer opportunities for progression within the company than their male colleagues. The complaint also says that such issues are […]
Taylor Festa, attorney at Globalaw's North Carolina firm Moore & Van Allen explores the complexities of vaccine mandates. As we approach almost two years of the COVID-19 Pandemic and look to return to some semblance of normalcy, many employers have struggled with the balance between workplace safety and encouraging employees to return to work. In […]
UK employment law provides extensive safeguarding to those suffering from chronic illness or disability in the workplace, but what about those women and non-binary people struggling with the detrimental and often severe impact of menopause? The last few years have seen a steady increase in the number of employment tribunals where the claimant has noted […]
Pros Promotes honesty and transparency among employees Reduces the likelihood of payroll taxes or other administrative fees such as benefits, and insurance premiums Cash payments allow for flexibility in adjusting paychecks to suit each employee's needs without having to adjust your bookkeeping system Less paperwork, no tax forms No employer contributions to retirement funds Avoiding […]
Trade secrets are always among the most highly valued assets a company possesses. But how can companies with high employee turnover rates keep them safe?
What is constructive dismissal? Constructive dismissal is widely defined as “a situation in the workplace, which has been created by the employer, and which renders the continuation of the employment relationship intolerable for the employee – to such an extent that the employee has no other option available but to resign.” It is therefore clear […]
Last week, over 10,000 Deere & Co workers went on strike in what marks the first major walkout at the company in more than three decades. The overwhelming majority of the union rejected a contract offer that would have delivered raises of 5% to some workers and 6% to others. Several workers began forming a […]
Leigh Day says that drivers hired via third-party “delivery service partners” are currently classified as self-employed. This means that the drivers do not benefit from rights including the minimum wage and paid holiday. The firm argues that, because of the way Amazon dictates drivers work, they should be entitled to these rights. Leigh Day is […]
Owen Diaz was a former contract worker employed at Tesla through a staffing agency in 2015. In court, he spoke of the hostile work environment in which his colleagues used epithets to torment and belittle him and other Black employees. Diaz was told to “go back to Africa” and left a racist drawing in his […]
Despite growing awareness of its prevalence, sexual harassment remains a widespread issue in the corporate world. Though one would expect the workplace to be a safe environment, inappropriate behaviour can all too often occur discreetly or even in plain sight of management. So, what are the signs of sexual harassment at work, and what should employers do to deal with it?
Lawyer Monthly is a news website and monthly legal publication with content that is entirely defined by the significant legal news from around the world.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies. Privacy PolicyOkI do not consent
