Workers

Sweeping Class-Action Lawsuit Could Force Unions Nationwide to Refund Millions in Fees

“The argument is once something is deemed to be unconstitutional [in the civil context] — agency fees — then they’re deemed to be retroactively unconstitutional. But that decision, he said, should be made free from the external pressures created by mandatory agency fees. AFSCME and other unions, Hughes acknowledged, can be expected to fight the lawsuit “tooth and nail,” given the amount of …


Menards Faces a Barrage of Class Action Suits for Wage Theft

The first was filed in Indiana by Maurice Bradley, formerly an hourly worker in Menards’ manufacturing division. He alleges that Menards used a “compensation scheme” of requiring workers to clock out for any amount of time spent in breaks, including the mere minutes it takes to use the bathroom, get a drink of water, or smoke a cigarette. Menards would then subtract wages accordingly, violating …


Alleged English-Only Policy Prompts Suit Against Forever 21

A popular clothing retailer in San Francisco is being sued over allegations the company violated the state’s Civil Rights laws by adopting an English-only policy in the store. The retailer, Forever 21, did not allow employees who are native Spanish speakers to speak Spanish at the store, according to the lawsuit. The lawyer for the plaintiffs said the workers were not allowed to speak Spanish …


Justice Dept. Says Replacing U.S. Workers May Bring Lawsuit

Critics of the H-1B program have little to celebrate, so far, from President Donald Trump. He promised reforms of the visa program during the campaign, but nothing has happened of consequence — at least until Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a warning to H-1B employers not to use the visa program to discriminate against U.S. workers.




Lawsuit Claims Wawa Owes Overtime Pay

A Wawa superstore could be coming to an area touted as Cherry Hill’s “downtown.” Jim Walsh Buy Photo A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Riverside man accuses the Wawa chain of improperly denying overtime pay to some workers. (Photo: Jim Walsh/Staff photographer) Buy Photo 46 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE CAMDEN – Four former Wawa employees have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit …


Supreme Court Will Take Up Epic Systems Overtime Pay Lawsuit

The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on an employee class-action lawsuit against Epic Systems Corp. in Verona over overtime pay, in a case that could influence the way wage disputes are handled across the country. The high court won’t be hearing the specifics of the case Lewis v. Epic , which involves the health care company’s system of classifying certain types of workers as overtime- …


Appeals Court Grants Injunction by Angie’s List Against Former Workers

The State Court of Appeals granted part of an injunction Tuesday by Angie’s List against three of the company’s former workers. Angie’s List accused the workers of taking confidential information to HomeAdvisor, a rival company. Angie’s List wanted the confidential information back and did not want the former workers to be employed by HomeAdvisor.


Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick, Andrew Puzder, Is Swamped in His Own Workplace Lawsuits

Under Puzder, CKE Restaurants has been a magnet for controversy over its treatment of employees—hardly the background for an executive who’s supposed to ensure worker safety, prevent discrimination in the workplace, and address federal disputes between employees and management. Since Puzder became CEO in 2000, CKE has been accused of not providing required breaks for employees and a party to …