Ad Firms Get Qatar World Cup Worker Forced Labor Row Trimmed

Omnicom Group Inc., Ogilvy Group LLC, and related entities whose work allegedly enabled labor trafficking surrounding Qatar’s FIFA World Cup facilities convinced a judge to toss portions of the workers’ lawsuit. …

Human trafficking lawsuit against US shrimp importer wins appeal, back in court

A human trafficking lawsuit originally brought against California-based Rubicon Resources in 2016 and dismissed in 2018 has resurfaced after an appeals court remanded it for another look. The lawsuit alleged …

Argentines protest as lower house passes divisive labor bill

Argentine workers staged a general strike on Thursday to protest a labor reform bill backed by libertarian President Javier Milei that they argue would curb historic worker protections. The bill was passed by …

When Workers Pierce the Corporate Veil: Brazil’s Forgotten Innovation

Ask any corporate law scholar about the origins of corporate group law, and you’ll likely hear about Germany. The German Konzernrecht, codified in 1965, is celebrated as the pioneering framework for …

Newsom under pressure as California unions endorse new AI bills

California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing mounting pressure from unions over the state’s slow progress in implementing strong regulations on workplace AI. The Golden State has been at the forefront …

Observatorio Laboral, con preocupación por iniciativa de jornada de 40 horas

Integrantes del Observatorio Laboral que participaron en la discusión y construcción de la reforma laboral de 2019 manifestaron su preocupación ante la inminente aprobación de la iniciativa para reducir la jornada laboral …

Instacart hit with $17m jury award for driver’s fatal crash

Grocery delivery platform Instacart has been ordered to pay almost $16m (£11.6m) to the estate of a 74-year-old man who died after one of the app’s drivers crashed into him. …

Law firm that rescinded job for pro-Palestine lawyer must face bias lawsuit

U.S. law firm Foley & Lardner must face a discrimination lawsuit from a Muslim lawyer in Illinois who said the firm rescinded her job offer because she expressed support for …

US EEOC scraps guidance that expanded workplace protections for LGBTQ workers

The U.S. agency that enforces laws prohibiting workplace discrimination on Thursday rescinded legal guidance that had strengthened protections against unlawful harassment for LGBTQ workers and women who have abortions. The …

South Korea to overhaul labour rules with “worker presumption” bill

South Korea’s casual workforce will be granted new rights and protections in a sweeping legislative reform recognising them as “workers”. Gig workers, freelancers, and others in “special employment” make up …