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Trump quietly claimed a power even King George wasn’t allowed to have

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The claim came in a series of identical letters that Attorney General Pam Bondi sent to 10 leading tech companies on April 5 — each instructing the company to ignore Congress’s law effectively banning TikTok in the United States. The Bondi letters have gotten virtually no attention outside of dedicated legal blogs and podcasts.

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Concerned About the Executive Orders and Memos for Federal Employees? Consider Joining a Union

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Unions serve a unique role in the workforce as one of the few true advocates for the employees themselves (rather than the company or management). For instance, managers and supervisors are often considered to be legally aligned with the company rather than the employees, meaning they cannot join a union.

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Don’t overreach with arbitration agreements

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Uber—which, like a lot of companies these days, requires service providers to sign arbitration agreements—did not and was slapped back by a federal trial court. In March 2023, the driver filed an amended charge with the PHRC, asserting Uber’s background-check policy had a disparate impact on Black and Hispanic men. Disney backed down.

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Microdosing Could Be The Competitive Edge You Need In The Future Of Work

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Psychedelics face significant legal variances and stigma from past misconceptions, but increasing education and destigmatization could lead to broader acceptance and integration into corporate wellness programs. Companies stand to benefit significantly when their workforce is less stressed, more focused, and better connected.

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Apple Faces Major Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

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Jong and Salgado, both long-time employees of Apple, argue that the company’s methods for determining starting salaries — initially based on compensation history and later on salary expectations — have entrenched gender-based pay gaps. For instance, similar claims against Oracle Corp.

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Activision Publishing Is Being Sued For An Alleged $2.1 Million In Missed Payments Owed To Coworking Office Space

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What’s going on: Regus is claiming that the video game company owes them around $2.1 In March, Clint Reilly Landmark Properties filed a lawsuit against coworking company Knotel, owned by Newmark Group Inc, asserting that they had not been receiving payments for its 15,000-square-foot lease of their 465 California St.

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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The collective legal action could have far-reaching implications for Tesla, potentially impacting its reputation and financial standing. However, the forthcoming trial, set to commence in October, will further examine these claims, alongside a separate trial involving similar allegations by a California state civil rights agency.

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