Workers who drive or deliver food for companies such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash can be classified as independent contractors under a law approved by California voters, the California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Proposition 22, the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act, classifies drivers for app-based transportation or delivery companies…
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Law Classifying Gig Workers as Contractors Upheld in California Supreme Court
U.S. Appeals Court Introduces College Athlete Employee Test
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit outlined a new test for whether college athletes may be considered employees of their schools, paving the way for a possible FLSA claim.
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Employment Law, Sports Law
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college sports, FLSA
Starbucks Need Not Rehire Pro-Union Employees, Supreme Court Rules
In a win for Starbucks on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that the coffee chain could not be compelled to rehire fired employees who were trying to unionize.
Significant Harm Not Required for Discrimination Suit, SCOTUS Rules
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that employees are not required to show significant harm in federal discrimination lawsuits involving job transfers.
Congress Opposes NLRB Joint Employer Rule
President Biden is expected to veto a resolution disapproving a rule that expands the definition of joint employers under federal labor law.
Lawsuit Accuses Workday of Discrimination Using AI
Workday, Inc., a company that provides applicant screening services to employers, has been accused of engaging in illegal discrimination due to its use of AI.
Employee Loses Bonus for Not Following Return-to-Office Policies, Sues
An AstraZeneca employee sued the company in South Carolina state court after it refused to pay her her full bonus for failing to come into the office three days a week.
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Contracts, Employment Law
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Postal Worker Who Quit Over Sunday Sabbath
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gerald Groff, a former United States Postal Service worker who resigned due to not receiving religious accommodations over Sunday hours.
Former Executives Sue Twitter for Legal Fees
The CEO, CFO, and chief legal officer who left Twitter when Elon Musk took over have asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to award them over $1 million in unpaid reimbursements for legal fees.
Walmart Faces ADA Lawsuit Over Firing North Carolina Employee
The EEOC alleges that Walmart violated federal disability discrimination law by refusing to provide reasonable accommodations to a deli associate with Crohn's disease.
