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AFL-CIO & SEIU Complaint to the ILO Committee on Freedom of Association Against the Government of the United States of America

The complaint focuses on the failures of U.S. labor law and policy including which have endangered the rights of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the fact that the …

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Transgender man files pregnancy discrimination suit against Amazon

A transgender man in New Jersey is suing Amazon, claiming he was harassed and denied a promotion with the online giant after telling his boss he was pregnant. Shaun Simmons …

U.S. bans imports from Malaysian palm oil company FGV

The United States has banned imports of palm oil from Malaysian company FGV Holdings FGVH.KL following an investigation into allegations it uses forced labour, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) …

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METOO WORKPLACE REFORMS IN THE STATES

This report provides an updated overview of the progress that has been made in advancing workplace anti-harassment reforms in the states from October 2017 to September 2020, as well as …

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Seattle approves minimum pay rate for Uber and Lyft drivers

The Seattle City Council passed a minimum pay standard for drivers for companies like Uber Technologies Inc UBER.N and Lyft Inc LYFT.O on Tuesday. Under the ordinance, effective January, the drivers will now earn …

Walmart’s $20 million sex bias settlement is a good reminder for employers to examine hiring criteria

Walmart has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a companywide hiring lawsuit filed against the retail giant by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging sex discrimination. At issue was …

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Civil Rights Groups Say Uber Actively Hurts Black People

On Tuesday, groups including the ACLU and the National Employment Law Project, submitted an amicus brief—an advisory legal document containing arguments for courts to consider—to the court considering appeals by Uber …

Purchasing Power: How the U.S. Government Can Use Federal Procurement to Uphold Human Rights

Purchasing Power: How the U.S. Government Can Use Federal Procurement to Uphold Human Rights makes a series of recommendations to reform federal procurement from four high-risk sectors to ensure the human …

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THE CASE FOR TRANSPARENCY Using Data to Combat Human Trafficking Under Temporary Foreign Worker Visas

“Over the past several decades, millions of temporary foreign workers have come to the United States through nonimmigrant visa programs. Their importance and use in the United States economy is …

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U.S. lawmakers seek to tighten ban on forced-labor goods from China’s Xinjiang

Leading U.S. lawmakers proposed legislation on Wednesday aimed at preventing goods made from forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region from reaching the United States. The legislation would require importers to …

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