The EEOC stated that “employees with disabilities were repeatedly denied reasonable accommodations, including assistive devices, modified work schedules, and reassignment.” Instead of engaging in the…
Asia Minute: Indonesians Protest New Labor Law
Thousands of protestors have turned out this week in city streets across Indonesia. They oppose a new law that went into effect this week affecting…
Wells Fargo says diversity initiatives comply with U.S. laws after Labor Dept letter
FILE PHOTO: A Wells Fargo logo is seen in New York City, U.S. January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith (Reuters) – Wells Fargo & Co said…
Sidley Austin will provide scholarships, internships to law students to settle Labor Department diversity probe
Home Daily News Sidley Austin will provide scholarships,… Law Firms By Debra Cassens Weiss October 8, 2020, 10:09 am CDT Sidley Austin has agreed to…
Microsoft says the Department of Labor has asked it to prove its goal to double Black leaders within the company doesn’t violate US employment laws against discrimination
© REUTERS Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella REUTERS Microsoft in June said it plans to double the number of Black and African American leaders within the…
Dept. of Labor investigating Microsoft’s pledge to hire more Black workers
Microsoft revealed it was being probed by the U.S. Department of Labor over its pledge from earlier this year to bolster Black leadership at the…
What to know about changes to Philly labor laws during the pandemic
Local protections for vulnerable employees have changed in the months since the coronavirus pandemic hit Philly, thanks in part to lobbying from gig and other…
Kansas Department of Labor announces steps to stop identity theft-related fraud
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Department of Labor says it’s taking new steps to stop identity theft-related fraud. According to a news release sent…
How Uber and Lyft Are Buying Labor Laws
As usual in presidential years, the election night excitement in true-blue California will come not at the top of the ballot, where Democrats are all…
Labor Law: Employers need to know what steps they can take in hiring during a pandemic | Business News
In fact, the EEOC’s pandemic preparedness guidance goes so far as to make lawful the withdrawal of a job offer if it needs an applicant…
7 Labor Laws You Need to Know
Fishman64 / Shutterstock Labor laws are protections and safeguards to help ensure employees are safe and protected in the workplace. Many labor laws and…
U.S. Blocks Palm Oil From Major Supplier Over Forced Labor Claims
The United States will block shipments of palm oil from a major Malaysian producer that feeds into the supply chains of iconic U.S. food and…