Australia’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law Now Protects Workers’ Off-Hours Australia’s ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law Now Protects Workers’ Off-Hours Australia’s new law granting employees the right to ignore work-related communications outside of their official hours has officially gone into effect. Dubbed the “right to disconnect” law, this legislation aims to improve work-life balance and alleviate the…
Canada Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel Imports Canada Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel Imports In a significant economic move, the Canadian government announced a set of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and steel imports, which will take effect immediately. This action stems from concerns over unfair trade practices…
Amazon Workers in Palmdale Win Union Battle Against Tech Giant Amazon Workers in Palmdale Win Union Battle Against Tech Giant In a historic victory for labor rights, Amazon workers in Palmdale, California have successfully voted to form a union, marking a significant win in the ongoing struggle for employee representation within the tech giant. This…
Australia’s New ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law Protects Workers’ Time Off Australia’s “Right to Disconnect” law came into effect on October 1, 2023, marking a significant change in workplace regulations aimed at promoting employee well-being. This landmark legislation grants workers the right to refrain from work-related communications outside designated office hours, a move seen as essential…
Canada Imposes High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel Canada Imposes High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel On a significant step in the realm of international trade, Canada has decided to impose high tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and steel imported from China. This move is part of Canada’s broader strategy to…
Amazon Workers in Palmdale, California, Win Union Battle Against Tech Giant Amazon Workers in Palmdale, California, Win Union Battle Against Tech Giant Amazon workers at a fulfillment center in Palmdale, California, have made a significant stride in their collective efforts by successfully unionizing, marking a crucial victory in the ongoing struggle between labor rights and…
DOJ Sues RealPage for Colluding to Inflate Rent Prices DOJ Sues RealPage for Colluding to Inflate Rent Prices In a landmark legal action, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a lawsuit against RealPage, a property management software provider, alleging that the company engaged in anticompetitive practices that led to inflated rent prices across…
Dutch Watchdog Fines Uber $324M Over Data Privacy Breaches The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) has imposed a substantial fine of $324 million on Uber Technologies Inc. for multiple data privacy breaches. This decision comes as part of a broader initiative to enforce stringent data protection regulations and safeguard consumer information across the European…
Canada Imposes 100% Surtax on Chinese Electric Vehicles In a significant move that could reshape the automotive landscape in North America, Canada has announced a 100% surtax on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. This policy, effective immediately, aims to protect the domestic auto industry and encourage the growth of Canadian-made electric vehicles as the…
Canada Introduces High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel Canada Introduces High Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles and Steel In a significant move to bolster its domestic manufacturing sector, the Canadian government has announced the imposition of high tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and steel imported from China. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns…
