law
Casey Anthony verdict upholds justice system
July 6, 2011The Casey Anthony verdict was the least possible evil.
Read moreJudge backs labor board over Boeing
July 1, 2011A federal judge threw out a motion by Boeing to dismiss an NLRB lawsuit that charged the company with illegally punishing union workers in Washington state by moving a new production line to South Carolina.
Read moreHigh Court to women Wal-Mart workers: You’re on your own!
June 20, 2011The lawsuit, had it been allowed to proceed as a class action, could have involved up to 1.6 million women, with Wal-Mart facing billions of dollars in damages.
Read moreWorld’s domestic workers win historic victory
June 20, 2011The new rules, which must be ratified by at least two countries to come into effect, calls for national governments to ensure that discrimination is ended and that child and forced labor be abolished outright.
Read morePhilly Council passes paid sick days, will mayor sign?
June 20, 2011Around 40 percent of all the hourly-wage workers in Philadelphia have no sick days. The bill, if it becomes law, would enable workers to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 40 hours worked.
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