Posts Categorized In: Current Affairs

In a recent New York Times article, a Domino’s franchise settled its lawsuit with its bicycle delivery employees for $1.28 million. The settlement will split the money among 61 delivery employees, based on time they were employed at any one of the franchise’s four locations. However, whether the employees will see most, if any, of… Read More

The New York Daily News recently reported on a potential settlement against Mario Batali and his business partner. Batali is likely to pay a significant portion of the $5.25 million settlement amount to 1,100 employees, from captains to bartenders to busboys, working in eight of his New York restaurants. Those working for Batali from mid-2004… Read More

Mario Batali is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who owns successful eateries across the United States. Batali has previously made headlines for criticizing the way bankers take money from the people and pocket it for themselves. Somewhat ironically, Batali is now under fire for taking money away from his own employees. The chef and his… Read More

According to a recent King5.com story, Washington’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in five years. While this is positive news, unemployment is still a concern for many in Washington. For those still job-seeking, the interview process can be long and stressful. And the process may become more interesting and stressful in the… Read More

When a company hires someone, it must decide whether that person will be classified as an employee or as an independent contractor. Some of the factors used in making this determination include: -Employee: – Employer decides required hours of employment – Employer dictates working conditions and policies – The employer supplies necessary tools and materials… Read More

A Tri-City Herald article announced a settlement agreement between Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office and one of its former employees early this year. The Sheriff’s Office was accused of ongoing discrimination and retaliation against Lucille Poirier. In the settlement, Poirier will receive $235,000, roughly a third of what she sought in her lawsuit, and significantly… Read More

Retail giant Walmart has been in the news many times over the past year, mostly for poor or questionable treatment of its employees. Labor advocates have raised many questions regarding the low pay of Walmart employees and its response to employees who protest against the company’s actions. The law prohibits a company from retaliating against… Read More

Devyani Khobragade is a 39-year-old diplomat from India who was stationed in the Consulate General of India in New York, NY. While she was in the United States, Khobragade wished to employ Sangeeta Richard, an Indian citizen, as a nanny and domestic servant. Khobragade helped Richard secure the proper visa and Richard worked in her… Read More

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decided not to fight the U.S. Court of Appeals unfavorable ruling over its 2011 workplace poster requirement. In 2011, the NLRB began requiring private employers to post an 11×17 poster that explained the basics of employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA provides employees the… Read More