Tag: Labor issues
Lawsuit targets pay practices at Olive Garden’s parent
A group that seeks higher guaranteed wages for restaurant workers is suing Olive Garden’s parent company, saying its pay policies make workers more likely...
Equal pay bill nears approval in House, long odds in Senate
WASHINGTON — House Democrats were poised to pass legislation Thursday that they say would help close the gap between what men and women are...
Europe scrambles as J&J vaccine delay deals another blow
BARCELONA, Spain — Desperate to jumpstart Europe's sluggish vaccination program, leaders from across the continent scrambled Wednesday in the wake of an unexpected delay...
McDonald’s to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide
McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year, the company said Wednesday.
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European lawmakers, executives urge US to halve emissions
BERLIN — Dozens of European lawmakers, business executives and union leaders on Tuesday urged the United States to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by...
‘Skilled predator’ FBI boss harassed 8 women, watchdog finds
NEW YORK — One woman carried a ruler at FBI headquarters so she could smack James Hendricks’ hands when he reached for her legs...
Man accused of leaving impeachment manager vulgar voicemails
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Authorities have charged a man accused of leaving a series of vulgar voicemails at the Pennsylvania district office of U.S. Rep....
US nominates NY lawyer to monitor United Auto Workers union
DETROIT — The U.S. attorney's office in Detroit is recommending that a federal judge name New York lawyer Neil Barofsky to monitor the United...
Plan would return beachfront taken from Black family in ’20s
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County plans to return prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who built a seaside resort for...
Beyond the Pandemic: London’s financial hub seeks a rebirth
LONDON — On the surface, London’s financial district appears to be a shell of its former self. No one is rushing to meetings. Chairs...
