McDonald’s to Provide Paid Time Off During Coronavirus Pandemic
Workers’ rights organizations like Fight for $15 and Unite Here are demanding paid time off and employee protections, and while some chains are yielding, they’re also passing the blame to franchisees…
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The first US layoffs from the coronavirus are here – U.S. – Stripes
Hundreds of Americans have lost jobs over the past week, as the coronavirus outbreak begins to take a deeper toll on the U.S. economy and brings more industries to a standstill, according to interviews with two dozen companies and workers.
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WA Police Union cites voting rules to reject State Government’s final $1000 pay rise offer
The WA Police Union and the State Government remain at loggerheads over a new wages policy after the latest $1000 offer was rejected.
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Walmart, Apple and Olive Garden are among major employers updating sick leave policies as coronavirus cases spread
Vice President Pence on Monday hinted that the Trump administration may soon introduce an economic package that would provide paid sick leave to workers affected by the virus, though he did not specify what such a plan would look like or how it would be enforced.
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Coronavirus forces companies like Uber and Lyft to reckon with workers’ rights | Business | The Guardian
Gig companies fought to make workers ineligible for benefits.Now they’re offering paid sick time to prevent the virus from spreading…
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Ontario elementary school teachers to resume contract negotiations with province | Globalnews.ca
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is set to resume contract talks with Premier Doug Ford’s government today.
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McDonald’s hourly workers in U.S. demand paid sick leave as virus spreads – Reuters
Hourly wage workers at McDonald’s Corp on Tuesday sought paid sick leave fo…
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California tech industry gets its first big coronavirus hit: RSA Conference attendee infected, in serious condition • The Register
NASA also struck, more conferences cancelled, WISPA is moving ahead…
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Modell’s Sporting Goods Plans to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy day is looming for Modell’s Sporting Goods, the nation’s oldest family-owned and operated sporting goods retailer, the CEO confirmed.
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Bangladesh urged to stop worker abuse in garment industry – News : industrie (#1195192)
News industrie : Workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry face increased threats, intimidation and abuse, according to a report for an influential U.S. Senate committee that urged authorities to do more to protect labor rights.
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