Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed Into Law in NY Amid Amazon Strike

Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed Into Law in NY Amid Amazon Strike

Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act Signed into Law, Will Protect Thousands of Amazons Workers from Injury New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition celebrates huge win for worker safety ALBANY, NY – Unions and community organizations from the New Yorkers for a Fair Economy coalition celebrated action today on […]

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York State: Protecting a Vital Workforce

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York State: Protecting a Vital Workforce

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights is a groundbreaking piece of legislation in New York State that extends critical protections to domestic workers—nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, and other individuals who perform essential household tasks. Historically, domestic workers were excluded from many labor laws, leaving them vulnerable to low wages, long hours, and […]

Attorney General James and New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Stop No-Poach Agreements at Top Building Services Company

Attorney General James and New Jersey Attorney General Platkin Stop No-Poach Agreements at Top Building Services Company

Guardian Will End No-Poach Agreements That Suppress Wages and Limit Competition | Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin today announced a settlement with Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (Guardian) for using illegal no-poach agreements that can lower employees’ wages, reduce competition, […]

The Origin of Black Friday: A Comprehensive Analysis of History, Controversy, and Consumerism

The Origin of Black Friday: A Comprehensive Analysis of History, Controversy, and Consumerism

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Everett Collection / shutterstock.com  Black Friday is widely recognized today as a day of shopping extravagance, marked by deep discounts and massive sales. However, the origins of Black Friday are far more complex and layered than the modern consumer-driven narrative. This article examines the history of Black Friday, […]

Comptroller Lander Exposes NYC’s Worst Workers’ Rights Offenders, Launches First-Ever Comprehensive labor violations Dashboard

Comptroller Lander Exposes NYC’s Worst Workers’ Rights Offenders, Launches First-Ever Comprehensive labor violations Dashboard

Editorial Credit: Lev Radin /shutterstock.com 11 companies—including Chipotle, Uber, and Gucci—featured on the Comptroller’s first “Employer Wall of Shame” New York, NY — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander unveiled his office’s Employer Violations Dashboard—a new tool that consolidates data from federal, state, and city enforcement agencies—identify employers who violated key labor laws across the […]