Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
Gig Economy Firm Accused of Exploiting Workers with Controversial Payment System
YoungOnes, a UK gig economy firm, implemented a controversial new payment system charging retail assistants fees for faster wage payouts, sparking outrage among workers who claim it exploits their financial vulnerability and lack of employment rights; the government is investigating.
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Sues Walmart, Branch Over Alleged Exploitation of Gig Workers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch, alleging they forced over one million delivery drivers into using Branch bank accounts, resulting in more than \$10 million in fees since 2021. Walmart and Branch dispute the allegations.
CFPB Sues Walmart, Branch Over Alleged Exploitation of Gig Workers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch, alleging they forced over one million delivery drivers into using Branch bank accounts, resulting in more than \$10 million in fees since 2021. Walmart and Branch dispute the allegations.
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40% Bias Score
French Study Highlights Harsh Realities of Temporary Work
French sociologists Elena Mascova and Arnaud Mias's book, "La Condition Intérimaire," reveals the harsh working conditions and social exclusion faced by temporary workers in France, challenging previous research that emphasized the diversity of individual experiences.
French Study Highlights Harsh Realities of Temporary Work
French sociologists Elena Mascova and Arnaud Mias's book, "La Condition Intérimaire," reveals the harsh working conditions and social exclusion faced by temporary workers in France, challenging previous research that emphasized the diversity of individual experiences.
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32% Bias Score
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
Teleperformance Greece Accused of Mass Union Dismissals and Employee Exploitation
Teleperformance Greece, a multinational call center, faces accusations of mass union dismissals, intense employee pressure, and exploitation of foreign workers; the company cites awards and legal compliance in response, while workers demand better conditions and a collective bargaining agreement.
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60% Bias Score
Italian Circus Suspends Operations Amidst Worker Exploitation Investigation
The Maya Orfei Madagascar circus in Turin, Italy, suspended operations due to an investigation revealing the exploitation of at least four Indian workers, including falsified work records, inadequate pay and safety measures, and a serious injury resulting from an 18-meter fall.
Italian Circus Suspends Operations Amidst Worker Exploitation Investigation
The Maya Orfei Madagascar circus in Turin, Italy, suspended operations due to an investigation revealing the exploitation of at least four Indian workers, including falsified work records, inadequate pay and safety measures, and a serious injury resulting from an 18-meter fall.
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56% Bias Score