By Jeffrey C. Dixon, College of the Holy Cross How will AI affect American workers? There are two major narratives floating around. The “techno-optimist” view is that AI will free humans …
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FeaturedSpotlight Story
Can Canadian employers require staff to cross the U.S. border for work?
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmid rising political tensions and recent border incidents, Canadian employers are increasingly facing difficult decisions about sending employees to the United States. Lai-King Hum, founder of Hum La… Free Membership …
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A dispute involving a former TELUS International employee over restrictive covenants and arbitration jurisdiction will proceed in Virginia, not British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia … Free Membership …
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Employers weigh legal options to reduce headcount as U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian jobs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employers are facing a storm of uncertainty as talk of tariffs and a trade war with the United States rise — with U.S. President Donald Trump enacting a 25 …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/Commentary
When OSHA stops talking, workers pay the price: Why transparency matters in safety
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAbout once a week, I pop onto the press release section of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) website as part of my regular workplace news scan. Inevitably, and …
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Opinion/Commentary
Trump’s moves to strip employment protections from federal workers threaten to make government function worse – not better
By James L. Perry, Indiana University On top of efforts to fire potentially tens of thousands of federal workers, an early executive order from President Donald Trump’s second term seeks …
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee chain of violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws by tying hiring, promotion, and compens… Free Membership …
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FeaturedLegal News
Justice with a side of fries: U.S. judge orders opposing counsel to lunch in dispute over extension
A U.S. District Court judge in Alabama took an unconventional approach to resolving a dispute over a deadline extension, ordering opposing counsel to have lunch together and discuss how to …
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Opinion/Commentary
Starbucks seeks Supreme Court protection in U.S. from being pre-emptively ordered to rehire baristas who say they were fired for union-promoting activities
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before …
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Opinion/Commentary
Employees have a right to express support for Black Lives Matter while they’re on the job, according to a historic U.S. labour board decision
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University A Home Depot store violated labor law when it disciplined Antonio Morales, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Feb. 21, 2024. Morales, …