Work & Growth

In the midst of industry-wide negotiations, Alaska Airlines flight attendants may have confirmed an equitable deal with their employer following months of meetings and protests.  Two Years of Negotiating After close to two years of tough negotiations, Alaska Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants. Due to Combined Efforts The airline announced … Read more

How has Gavin Newsom’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers affected the state? The Employment Policies Institute thinks it knows the answer. California’s $20 Wage Woes A new survey is claiming that California’s fast-food industry is in turmoil – thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s $20-an-hour minimum wage law.  Fast Food Fiasco According to the … Read more

Tech giant Apple could be in hot water over claims that the company “systematically” underpaid female employees by using manipulative hiring and job evaluation practices. Gender Discrimination Lawsuit  Two female employees are suing Apple over claims that the tech monolith “systematically” paid female employees less than their male counterparts in the same or similar positions. … Read more

A new survey shows that millions of Americans may be on the brink of quitting their jobs, suggesting a repeat of the mass resignations recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Great Resignation 2.0 The US could be on the brink of another Great Resignation, following the trend of mass resignations that swept the economy back in … Read more

A whistleblower report alleging serious compliance violations in Adidas’ China offices has led to an investigation by one of the world’s biggest athletic apparel brands.  Adidas is Investigating German athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas has launched an investigation after a whistleblower complained about “compliance violations” among company executives in China. Going Public in China … Read more

In a historic moment for Apple workers, a group of Apple store employees in Maryland reached the first union labor contract agreement in the company’s history this week. First Union Deal for Apple Workers Apple reached a tentative agreement with unionized retail employees in Maryland last week, signaling the first labor deal that the company … Read more

Layoffs are hitting everywhere recently – and the gaming industry is no exception. Here’s how they are affecting big studios and what it could mean for gamers worldwide. 2024 Layoffs Continue to Impact the Industry The video game industry has been dealt a tough hand in 2024. Last year the industry saw just over 10,000 … Read more

An arbitration claim against Amazon representing 15,000 drivers has been filed this week, which could change how the e-commerce giant classifies its workers. Arbitration Against Amazon More than 15,000 drivers contracted with Amazon Flex have collectively filed arbitration claims against the company on Tuesday, claiming that their job positions have been misclassified. Misclassified Contractors Lawyers … Read more

One viral job post advertising for “white” candidates only has led to a civil lawsuit against the company that posted it. Tech Company vs. DOJ A tech company based in Virginia is facing civil penalties via the US Justice Department, after circulating a job post that called for only “white” candidates. A Controversial Job Post … Read more

The Bay State may be the 11th state in the US to pass a wage transparency bill into law, moving closer to closing race and gender pay gaps in the workplace. Changing Employment Practises Medium-sized Massachusetts businesses should watch their back – state lawmakers approved a new bill on Wednesday that could change the way … Read more