Travel Agents' Silence Requires Axing OT Suit, Judge Says
Two travel agents abandoned their Fair Labor Standards Act suit claiming unpaid overtime against a New York travel agency and others and failed to respond to the court's calls, a federal magistrate judge said,... (more story)
Amazon Drivers Push For Class Cert. In Mass. Law Tip Suit
Amazon delivery drivers who claim the e-commerce giant skimmed from their tips are asking a Seattle federal judge to revive claims under Massachusetts state law, arguing that drivers from that state may be eli... (more story)
Paramount Snags Win Over Ex-CBS Manager Bonus Case
A former CBS News station manager failed to show that her bonus was promised as part of her wages, a Maryland federal judge said Wednesday, agreeing with Paramount that the bonuses were discretionary.
Cintas Corp. Owes Wash. Workers OT And Breaks, Suit Says
Cintas Corp., which provides supplies and services to businesses, routinely shortchanged Washington-based employees on rest and meal breaks, sick leave, overtime pay and other wages, according a proposed class... (more story)
Georgia Atty Told To Arbitrate Wage Claims Against Ex-Firm
An Atlanta attorney was ordered to arbitrate her retaliation and harassment claims against her former firm after a Georgia federal judge determined that the employment agreement between the two sides requires ... (more story)
Minn. Insurer Accused Of Not Paying For Boot-Up Time
A Minnesota health insurance provider failed to pay call center workers for the time they spent preparing their computers to be ready to receive calls, a current employee said in a proposed class and collectiv... (more story)
Cognizant Accused Of Retaliation Over Ex-Worker's Claims
A former employee of Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp. claimed in Colorado state court Monday that the company retaliated against him for reporting a "make good" arrangement the company had with a client... (more story)