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Twitter Accused Of Legal Violations During Mass Layoffs, Again

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What’s going on: In a move to reduce costs, Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media platform Twitter resulted in the laying off of nearly 3,700 staff members (nearly half of the company’s employees) back in early November. Subsequently, hundreds more chose to resign.

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U.S. Court Rules That Uber Drivers Must Resolve Work-Related Disputes In Arbitration

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Circuit Court of Appeals – located in Philadelphia – ruled that Uber Drivers are bound by mandatory arbitration agreements when work-related disputes arise. The ruling means that Uber drivers are required to bring work-related legal disputes in arbitration, rather than allowing them to join class action lawsuits in court, according to Reuters.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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The report also shows that mental health disorders cost $1 trillion in lost productivity every year, pointing to the necessity of mental health and wellness programs in making a dent in these losses. Companies should not overlook the benefits of virtual classes (think meditation, dance, yoga) as well as cutting-edge guided apps,” she says.

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We need to talk about loneliness

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The government estimates the cost of severe loneliness per person is roughly £10,000 per year as a result of its impact on wellbeing, health and productivity. Research has shown that it poses the same health risk as 15 cigarettes a day. Connection is ultimately a basic human need.

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The Reports of the 1099 Economy's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

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It just needs a good system to allocate these costs accordingly, apply a surcharge to passengers and remit the taxes. And Mr King believes that, with relatively minor changes to the way it handles drivers, it could reduce the risk of being seen as an employer. "For Uber, it does not mean that its business model is invalid.

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Tarte’s Dubai Trip and the Tricky Ethics of Influencer Marketing

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Attendees got more than just a wealth of cosmetics and other gifts—they flew in business class and stayed in personal villas at The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah. Regulations of influencer marketing A bigger area of concern for McClennan is that in addition to concerns about ethical issues, trips like this can enter a legally dubious gray area.

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Employee Misclassification, Labor Laws and the Sharing Economy

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Two cleaning ladies have filed a class-action lawsuit against Handy , claiming the maid-on-demand service violated a number of labor laws. If sharing economy companies have to hire their service providers as employees, the added costs and administrative requirements would severely damage their profitability.

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