The US Labor Secretary was allowed to skip a Cabinet meeting recently for a more important appointment: his daughter’s graduation.
American Apparel CEO Dov Charney Fired Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Following sexual misconduct allegations, American Apparel’s founder and Chief Operating Officer Dov Charney has been fired.
Trade Association Files Suit Against Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage
The International Franchise Association (IFA), a DC-based trade association representing corporations like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Dairy Queen, filed the lawsuit alongside five franchise owners who operate their businesses in Seattle.
Walmart Employees Strike Nationwide to Demand Higher Wages
The protesters demand that Walmart pay associates at least $25,000 per year and not retaliate against workers who strike.
Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson Fired
The first woman to lead the New York Times as Executive Editor, Jill Abramson, was abruptly fired from her position last Wednesday. Although the New York Times officially denies the dismissal has to do with her gender or compensation, many feminist sources speculate that her dismissal had to do with her request for compensation equal to […]
Minnesota Governor Signs Women’s Economic Security Act
Minnesota Governor Mike Dayton signed a package of bills into law this weekend aimed at eliminating discrimination against women in the workplace.
Hawaii Legislators Pass Minimum Wage Increase
Hawaii’s legislature voted yesterday to increase the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10.
Florida Supreme Court Recognizes Anti-Discrimination Protections for Pregnant Workers
The 6-1 decision allows Peguy Delva to proceed with her lawsuit against her employer, real estate developer Continental Group.
Women’s Rights Groups Pressure Walmart to Improve Pregnant Worker Policies
Walmart has updated its worker accommodation policy, but advocates say that the new policy may still allow discrimination against pregnant workers.
Breastfeeding Woman Pushed To Resign Will Not Get Discrimination Trial
Despite the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978’s bar on discrimination toward pregnant employees, many American women are forced out of their jobs or denied accommodations that would allow them to continue working once they become pregnant.
Obama Aims To Reform Overtime Pay Regulations
The changes could significantly improve the economy and boost income for 10 million Americans, especially lower-income people.
McDonald’s Employees File 7 Class-Action Lawsuits For Wage Theft
“It is time for McDonald’s to stop skirting the law to pad profits. We need to get paid for the hours we work.”
Rep. George Miller Speaks Out Against Garment Factory Conditions in Bangladesh
Citing meager wages, dangerous working conditions, and exploitative work practices, Miller called on the apparel industry to do more to improve working conditions and support the human rights of workers at garment factories in Bangladesh. “If they don’t,” Miller said, “their clothing labels may as well read: ‘made with violence against women.'”
Family Medical Leave Act Turns 21 Today
Some 100 million U.S. workers have enjoyed time off because of the FMLA, and most employers have reported no negative impact on business profitability or productivity because of the law.
Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce Women’s Economic Security Act
Last week, Minnesota lawmakers introduced an expansive legislative package — dubbed the “Women’s Economic Security Act of 2014″ — to address a wide range of issues affecting women working outside of the home, including mandated paid sick leave, increased minimum wage and expanded access to childcare.
Local Pregnancy Discrimination Laws Go Into Effect While PWFA Remains Stalled in Congress
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, currently stalled in both chambers of Congress, would require every employer in the nation to provide the same accommodations and protections to their employees.
Rhode Island Now Third State with Paid Family Leave Program
On Wednesday, Rhode Island became the third U.S. state to offer a paid family leave program, which will make most of the state workforce eligible to take paid time off to care for a new child or a sick loved one. “It’s for those unexpected, serious health crises that people can’t plan for,” said Senator Gayle […]
Senator Warren Introduces Equal Employment for All Act
“Families have not fully recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, and too many Americans are still searching for jobs. This is about basic fairness—let people compete on the merits, not on whether they already have enough money to pay all their bills.”
Court Allows New York Catholic Groups to Refuse Contraceptive Coverage
The ACA guarantees that all new health insurance plans cover FDA-approved contraceptives, including the pill and IUDs, without co-pays or deductibles.
ACLU Sues On Behalf of Pregnant Worker Forced Out of Job
“It’s unfair to make me choose between earning a living and protecting my health and the health of my baby when I could still perform my job without doing any heavy lifting.”
