Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has struck down two Obama-era legal opinions that were meant to increase regulations over joint employers and businesses that use contracted labor. One of the legal opinions, rescinded on June 7th, broadened the definition of employee to include most freelance workers. Without that guidance, more workers could be defined as freelancers, […]
Chipotle Workers Sue Employer for Withholding Overtime Pay
On Wednesday, Carmen Alvarez sued her employer, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., because the company refused to pay her and her fellow employees time and half for overtime. She claimed an Obama-era rule required the company to pay its employees time and a half for work over 40 hours. Alvarez, 55, started working for Chipotle in […]
Ruby Tuesday Sued for Age Discrimination by EEOC
On May 17, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued the Ruby Tuesday restaurant chain for discrimination against an older applicant. According to the lawsuit, the alleged victim had over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry and was applying for a general manager position at Ruby Tuesday’s Boca Raton location. The alleged victim […]
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