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Employment

Ninth Circuit lifts block on Trump limits to collective bargaining for federal workers

The court found Trump's order focused on national security rather than retaliation.

Handyman recounts shopping with Kanye West at trial over unpaid wage claims

Tony Saxon told the jury about his dealings with the eccentric artist before their relationship soured after one and a half months working on the Malibu property.

Union-neutrality in Illinois charter schools

CHICAGO — A charter school network in Illinois was unable to secure a preliminary injunction in federal court blocking a state law requiring “union neutrality clauses” in charter agreements. The law falls within the state’s authority and reflects a permissible condition on public funding. The schools failed to show a strong likelihood of success on their free speech claims.

Campbell’s in hot water after San Diego files labor lawsuit

The San Diego city attorney said the company's misclassification of employees as independent contractors robs workers of basic protections and undermines the economy.

Santa Clara Covid policy

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Santa Clara County officials largely won their motion for summary judgment on a federal lawsuit filed by former county employees who say they were denied the ability to continue working in person after they objected to the county’s Covid-19 vaccination policies. Some of the former employees did not exhaust their administrative remedies before suing, but at least one employee did, so her Title VII claim may proceed.

PIP followed harassment complaint

SCRANTON, Penn. — A federal court in Pennsylvania declined to dismiss a former senior manager’s retaliation claims against the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. The woman said she was placed on a performance improvement plan and her work-from-home privileges were revoked after she complained of her supervisor’s inappropriate sexual comments.