October 09, 2024 Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time In its ruling, the court wrote that, ‘Swiss law does not mention the right of employees to go to the toilet, even though this is a basic physiological need.’ BY Associated Press A court in Switzerland — … Continue reading Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time
X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court Elon Musk’s platform was blocked in Brazil over its refusal to crack down on hate speech, among other things. cheyenne macdonald Sat, Sep 21, 2024 Reuters / Reuters X is reportedly reversing course after weeks of refusing to comply with conditions … Continue reading X is reportedly now complying with orders from Brazil’s Supreme Court
Brazil bans X for refusing to comply with Supreme Court order Apple and Google have five days to remove the X app from their stores, while Brazilians face steep fines for subverting the block. danny gallagher Sat, Aug 31, 2024 NurPhoto via Getty Images Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered … Continue reading Brazil bans X for refusing to comply with Supreme Court order
August 06, 2024 Citigroup whistleblower is not entitled to a share of a $400 million fine, court rules Miller sued under the federal False Claims Act, which lets whistleblowers sue on behalf of the government and share in recoveries, typically 15% to 30%. BY Reuters A federal appeals court on Tuesday said a Citigroup vice president … Continue reading Citigroup whistleblower is not entitled to a share of a $400 million fine, court rules
July 31, 2024 Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws In a 4-3 decision, the court said Republican lawmakers violated the state constitution. BY Associated Press The Michigan Supreme Court overruled the Legislature on Wednesday, reinstating major changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws, a victory for low-wage workers. … Continue reading Michigan Supreme Court reinstates minimum wage and sick leave laws
July 10, 2024 Elon Musk doesn’t owe ex-Twitter employees $500 million in severance, court rules The lawsuit alleged that Twitter paid laid-off employees less severance than they were contractually promised. BY Jessica Bursztynsky In a win for Elon Musk, a judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming that the billionaire owed former Twitter employees upwards of $500 million … Continue reading Elon Musk doesn’t owe ex-Twitter employees $500 million in severance, the court rules
Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements It sided with plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to get the rule struck down before it’s implemented. mariella moon Thu, Jul 4, 2024 JHVEPhoto via Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, … Continue reading Texas court blocks the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements
June 07, 2024 Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Jackson’s Beyoncé tickets, and book deals Supreme Court justices have faced increasing scrutiny over ethics following revelations that some of them failed to report luxury trips, including on private jets, and real estate transactions. BY Reuters U.S. Supreme Court justices reported receiving gifts … Continue reading Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals
The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September A group of creators are also challenging the law. karissa bell Updated Tue, May 28, 2024 Future Publishing via Getty Images TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a … Continue reading The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
May 21, 2024 California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees SEIU filed a lawsuit against Proposition 22, which classifies app-based drivers as independent contractors. BY Reuters California’s top state court on Tuesday will consider a labor union’s challenge to a ballot measure allowing app-based services such as Uber and Lyft to … Continue reading California’s Supreme Court will decide if gig drivers should be considered employees
