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Amazon Labor Law Violation in California Lands a $5.9M Fine

California recently fined Amazon for labor law violations at two warehouses, one in Redlands and another in Moreno Valley. Amazon was fined $5.9 million USD in total after the Labor Commissioner’s Office determined that the company was violating California’s warehouse quota laws. Amazon warehouses have frequently been brought up for […]

Trading in Highs for Lows—UAW President Under Investigation

Shawn Fain has enjoyed great success since taking on the role of a union leader, but the UAW president is facing an investigation by a federal monitor over allegations of retaliation against other union leaders. The federal investigation into the UAW has shattered the image of a united front that […]

NLRB’s Civility Policy Decision Stumps Starbucks

NLRB’s decision on a civility policy enforced at Starbucks has concluded that the coffee chain was found to be in violation of labor laws. Time and again, we keep getting drawn into reports of Starbucks clashing with workers and creating a restrictive work environment, especially in association with unionization efforts […]

The DOL’s AI Principles Suggest Involving Workers in AI Plans

The DOL’s AI principles are an interesting start to embracing AI in the workplace correctly. Earlier this month, the Department of Labor released a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers” that set forth guidelines on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence while ensuring that no one is […]

Colorado’s AI Discrimination Law Leads the Way Towards Regulation

Getting set to tackle the indiscriminate use of AI, Colorado’s AI discrimination law is a landmark moment in the work being done in favor of AI regulations. The use of artificial intelligence has brought major changes into the work setting and while not all of them are bad, they are […]