AMERICAS

[Canada] Labour tribunal orders nurses’ union to stop mass resignation threats [Canada] Labour tribunal orders nurses’ union to stop mass resignation threats

It described the tactic as an “illegal concerted action, prejudicial to a service to which the population is entitled.”
28 Feb 2023

[US] Family caregiver status added to California’s prohibited discrimination code [US] Family caregiver status added to California’s prohibited discrimination code

Section 2 of the bill would amend Government Code Section 12921 to add “family caregiver status” to the list of...
27 Feb 2023

[US] Backpay award for employees with developmental disabilities [US] Backpay award for employees with developmental disabilities

Federal law allows employers to pay a below minimum wage to workers with disabilities if they also provide them with...
24 Feb 2023

[US] Paid family medical leave mandate will hurt New Mexico’s small businesses [US] Paid family medical leave mandate will hurt New Mexico’s small businesses

Businesses would be required to grant up to three months of paid leave per year to each employee for a...
23 Feb 2023

[US] Starbucks CEO refuses to appear at Senate labour law hearing [US] Starbucks CEO refuses to appear at Senate labour law hearing

Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders - who chairs a committee on labour issues - and 10 other members of the...
18 Feb 2023

[US] Tesla terminates dozens of employees after union campaign announced [US] Tesla terminates dozens of employees after union campaign announced

The union Workers United accused Tesla of illegally terminating the employees “in retaliation for union activity and to discourage union...
17 Feb 2023

[US] Pinwheel pushes for open banking rule to include payroll data [US] Pinwheel pushes for open banking rule to include payroll data

Pinwheel provides a tool for banks and fintechs to allow consumers to connect their payroll accounts to any app.
17 Feb 2023