Labor & Wage Disputes
Legal cases, settlements, and policy disputes involving worker compensation, wage theft, employment classification, and labor rights affecting companies and workers.
11 events tracked
Latest in Labor & Wage Disputes· Oct 22
New York is advancing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, displacing a small workforce that depends on the income. Carriage operators oppose the measure, citing lost livelihoods and the absence of transition support for affected workers. The policy creates direct income loss for drivers and raises unresolved questions about pension and insurance coverage for the displaced labor force.
- Single source1 day ago
New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages despite driver concerns
New York City moves to ban horse-drawn carriages, pitting animal welfare advocates against drivers facing income loss.
BBC News
- Single source8 days ago
Northern Ireland employers to raise wages for thousands under living wage standard
Northern Ireland's Real Living Wage rises, affecting thousands of workers in low-wage sectors.
BBC News
- Single source9 days ago
Irish public sector labor action halts as pay negotiations stall
Hundreds of thousands of Irish workers strike, disrupting services and potentially constraining consumer spending and supply chains.
BBC News
- Single source10 days ago
Union reports Royal Mail shedding 400 workers weekly since new system rollout
Royal Mail is losing 400 postal workers weekly, according to union claims, signaling labor attrition in UK mail delivery.
BBC News
- Single source10 days ago
Lenders delay payouts for car finance commission disputes into 2025
UK car finance compensation payments postponed to 2025, affecting consumer discretionary spending and insurance sector liabilities.
BBC News
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- Single source13 days ago
UAW leader Fain decisively retains presidency despite corruption allegations
UAW president Shawn Fain wins re-election, consolidating leadership after recent strike campaigns.
The Guardian
- Single source14 days ago
UK prime minister pledges to limit non-compete clauses in employment agreements
UK Labour leader Burnham pledges to restrict non-compete clauses in employment contracts.
BBC News
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓17 days ago
Wood Group offshore staff begin two-day walkout amid compensation dispute
Wood Group offshore workers strike for 48 hours over pay dispute, affecting North Sea oil and gas operations.
BBC News
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓19 days ago
Planned labor action by offshore petroleum staff threatens UK energy supplies
Unite union says petroleum workers at an Apache facility will strike after rejecting a pay proposal, risking disruption to domestic fuel availability.
The Guardian
- Single source19 days ago
Glasgow council plans major restructuring affecting thousands of workers
Glasgow council is pursuing a large-scale termination and rehiring scheme that would reduce pay for roughly 11% of its workforce, with union negotiations having collapsed.
The Guardian
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- Single source22 days ago
Lyft pays California $272.5 million to resolve driver misclassification dispute
Lyft settles California wage theft case for $272.5 million, largest such settlement, addressing driver classification disputes.
The Guardian