Startups that push the limits of labor law are getting socked by lawsuits, and risk paying out big to employees and the IRS. These episodes are not just a threat to the business model of many tech ventures. The labor… Read more »
The overlords of Silicon Valley’s thriving service economy got some bad news as two sisters filed a class action lawsuit against Handy, claiming the maid-on-demand service violated a ream of labor… Read more »
Should employees be paid for the time they spend in line undergoing anti-theft searches at the end of a shift? An employee of an Amazon warehouse is leading an important test… Read more »
What are the most important legal cases in tech? Here are three cases going before the Supreme Court this fall, plus a view of 5 other issues coming down the pike. Read more »
Should Apple Store employees be paid when they wait in line for managers to search their bags and personal devices? The company recently lost a ruling to throw out class action… Read more »
Taxi service Uber is hotter than ever — but its practice of keeping 50% of the gratuities it collects on behalf of drivers has attracted more lawsuits. Read more »
Former Apple employees say the company requires workers to stand around without pay for up to 30 minutes a day while waiting for managers to search their bags for stolen merchandise. Read more »