New York City Passes Law Enacting “Just Cause” Standard for Terminating Fast Food Employees
As of July 1, 2021, New York City fast food employees cannot terminate their employees without “just cause” or “bona fide economic reasons.”
Pinterest and Former Executive Agree to Massive Settlement in Gender Discrimination Case
Social media platform settles a gender discrimination case involving its former Chief Operating Officer for $20 million. Following the settlement, Pinterest has made cultural and hiring changes, but the changes are mostly aimed at equality in pay and improving diversity, not at inclusion in thought among leaders.
States Ramp up Enforcement of COVID-19 Regulations
As of November 2, 2020, at least seventeen states have a regulation or recommendation that employers conduct training for some or all of their workforce on COVID-19 protocol.