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Are Non-Compete Agreements Obstructing the “Great Renegotiation”?
With employees leaving their jobs in record numbers, many have dubbed this past year’s labor trend the “Great Resignation.” However, as at least one news outlet reports, the trend might be better named the “Great Renegotiation,” as many employees are leaving for positions with increased wages, more reasonable benefits, and better working conditions.
March 31, 2022
DC Attorney General Continues Efforts to Regulate Delivery Services Deceptive Practices
DC Attorney General Karl Racine sued food delivery service Grubhub for charging hidden fees and using deceptive marketing tactics during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The complaint alleges that Grubhub’s misleading practices harmed DC residents who used its services, exploited local restaurants, and violated DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act.
March 29, 2022
Department of Labor Recovers $63k for Restaurant Managers Unlawfully Denied Overtime Pay
The Department of Labor recently announced recovery of more than $63,000 on behalf of 17 restaurant managers, who were wrongly denied overtime pay by the operator of seven restaurants in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. The employer paid its managers salaries, but this pay fell short of the amounts due to these workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime provisions.
March 03, 2022
Settlement Between U.S. Women’s Soccer Players and the Soccer Federation Promises Equal Pay Moving Forward
After a six-year legal battle by U.S. women soccer players, the U.S. Soccer Federation has commited to equal pay for the women’s and men’s national teams at every level of competition, including the World Cup.
March 01, 2022
Department of Labor Announces Settlements Addressing Overtime Violations for Home Health Care Workers
The Department of Labor recently announced two settlements addressing overtime violations for home health care workers in Texas and Louisiana.
February 24, 2022
Firefighters in Tulsa, OK Sue for Unpaid Overtime
A lawsuit filed by Tulsa Fire Department firefighters to recover unpaid overtime is expected to grow further this week.
February 23, 2022
Federal Court Upholds NYC’s Wrongful Discharge Law for Fast Food Restaurant Employees
In 2021, New York City amended its Fair Workweek Law to expand labor protections for employees of fast food restaurant chains. This amendment, the Wrongful Discharge Law, granted fast food restaurant employees “just cause” protection from discharge, and the right to challenge a wrongful discharge through arbitration. We previously covered this development here.
February 22, 2022
California Reinstates COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Beginning on February 19, 2022, most California employees will be able to enjoy supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) for COVID-19 related absences from work. This is the second time California has provided SPSL, the last iteration ending on September 30, 2021.
February 17, 2022
Walmart Drivers Sue for Sex Discrimination Based on Unfair Uniform Policy
On January 11, 2022, a Walmart driver in Madison County, Alabama, filed a class action lawsuit against her employer, alleging that Walmart’s uniform policy is unlawfully discriminatory. The driver, Diana Webb, alleges in her lawsuit that Walmart requires its drivers to wear a specific uniform—including pants—each day.
February 15, 2022
Senate Passes Bill to End Forced Arbitration in Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Cases
On February 10, 2022, the Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, following bipartisan passage in the House of Representatives on February 7.
February 11, 2022
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