Labor & Employment Law 
Employers no longer responsible for skipped breaks – Abc Local Web
The lawsuit was brought on by employees of Brinker, which owns Chili’s and other eateries, who said missed breaks were a violation of California labor law. Labor unions are now … physical labor or other kinds of jobs, which worker … Continue reading
Labour tribunal declares ‘sick out’ by Air Canada pilots illegal – Calgary Herald
This is the second rogue job action at the airline in the aftermath of the federal law. The legislation … to protest the suspension of three of their colleagues for heckling Labour Minister Lisa Raitt. Friday’s work stoppage came after … Continue reading
Whistleblower calls out IT giant over U.S. jobs – CBS News
American firms do it because foreign labor can be cheaper. But now, one company is being accused of bringing those lower-paid workers to the U.S. illegally and that may be costing Americans jobs … of evading the law in conjunction … Continue reading
Labour laws will slow job creation: Sacci – Citizen.co.za
JOHANNESBURG – “[Sacci] is concerned by the recent research of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the rapid growth of the real wage in South Africa outpaced labour productivity growth in most sectors and suppressed employment creation,” said CEO …
Labour laws will slow job creation’ – Independent Online
Proposed new labour legislation will slow job creation amid concerns that South Africa’s labour productivity is waning, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Thursday. “Sacci is concerned by the recent research of the International …
Labour laws will slow job creation’ – Post South Africa
Proposed new labour legislation will slow job creation amid concerns that South Africa’s labour productivity is waning, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) said on Thursday. “Sacci is concerned by the recent research of the International …
Young, French and desperate – msnbc.com
creating a dual labour market with a young generation unable to secure a permanent job and an older generation protected by strict labour laws. “We are the reserve army for French companies,” Generation Precaire’s Latil said. Many economists argue it … Continue reading
Greek unemployment hits 21.8 percent – WTOP
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece’s unemployment rate increased to 21.8 percent in January, with nearly 350,000 people losing their jobs in the past year while the debt-strapped country’s economy remains stuck in recession. The Greek Statistical Authority said …
Local farmers fighting proposed changes in teen farm worker laws – msnbc.com
The New York Farm Bureau says new rules drafted by the Department of Labor would prevent 14 and 15-year-olds from doing the most basic jobs on a farm and even threaten … Levandowski said, “The law clearly states that any … Continue reading
Case Prompts Reminder of Minor Labor Laws – KTVZ.com
Avakian pointed to BOLI’s Technical Assistance for Employers Program, whose role is educating employers about the requirements of civil rights and employment laws in Oregon. Use of child labor is especially regulated, with employers required to obtain a …
