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Track Trans Rights

Using FOIA to Track Trans Rights in Trump’s Crazy America

To track how US President Donald Trump’s executive orders affecting transgender people are being enforced across the country, the Trans Journalists Association and the nonprofit, collaborative news site MuckRock partnered to file hundreds of public records requests from federal, state,…

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strikebreaking firms

Strikebreaking Firms: The quiet industry behind labor disputes

Strikebreaking firms have a long and controversial history in labor disputes. These entities emerged in the late 19th century, during the industrial revolution, when labor strikes became a common tool…

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Wage Theft

Wage Theft: Who is legally responsible when its stolen in franchise labor

Wage theft in franchises refers to the illegal practice where employers fail to pay their workers the wages they are owed. This can occur in various forms including unpaid overtime,…

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Migrant recruitment fees

Hidden Migrant Recruitment Fees: Comparing India-to-Gulf vs SEA-to-Singapore routes

The practice of charging recruitment fees to migrant workers remains a contentious and complex issue. Two significant migration corridors involve India-to-Gulf and Southeast Asia (SEA)-to-Singapore routes. Each route has unique…

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Seafarer Abandonment

Seafarer Abandonment: Why crews get stranded without pay

Seafarer abandonment is a complex issue affecting thousands of maritime workers globally. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) defines abandonment as the shipowner’s failure to fulfill their obligations to provide for…

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Factory Safety Audits

Factory Safety Audits: The coached walkthrough and hidden night shifts

Factory safety audits serve as crucial assessments designed to evaluate the adherence to safety regulations and standards within manufacturing environments. These audits aim to identify potential safety hazards, ensure compliance…

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Delivery Platform

Delivery Platform Tips: The Hidden algorithms that reallocate gratuities

In 2023, the delivery platform industry experienced significant growth, driven by increased demand for convenience and digital services. Major players in this sector include DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates,…

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Domestic Worker Protections

Domestic Worker Protections: Why enforcement is weakest where needed most

The global domestic workforce comprises over 67 million individuals, with a significant portion lacking comprehensive legal protections. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 80% of domestic workers operate…

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Agricultural Guestworker Programs

Agricultural Guestworker Programs: Dependency, retaliation, and oversight failures

Agricultural guestworker programs are essential components of the United States labor framework. They are designed to fill labor gaps in the agricultural sector, which are not met by domestic workers.…

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child labor

Child Labor in Informal Work: The subcontracting that masks responsibility

Child labor remains a pervasive issue, particularly in informal work sectors. Globally, 160 million children engage in labor, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO) 2020 data. Of these, 79…

Labor
Union elections

Union Elections: Employer tactics and weak remedies

Union elections in the United States is shaped by complex interactions between labor organizations and employers. In 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recorded 1,824 petitions for union elections,…

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Warehouse Productivity Tech

Warehouse Productivity Tech: How metrics drive injury rates

Warehouse productivity tech integrates advanced systems to optimize operations. The global warehouse automation market reached USD 15.6 billion in 2022. Projections indicate a growth rate of 13.6% annually until 2028.…

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Aircrew Labor Standards

Aircrew Labor Standards: Contracting chains and hidden jurisdiction games

Aircrew labor standards remain a contentious field, with evolving regulations and varying compliance levels. The International Labour Organization (ILO) sets the global framework, yet local jurisdictions interpret and implement these…

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Noncompete Agreements

Noncompete Agreements: The contracts that suppress wages

Noncompete agreements are legal contracts between an employer and employee that restrict the employee’s ability to work for competitors or start competing businesses within a certain time frame and geographic…

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Mining Licenses

Mining Licenses: Beneficial ownership secrecy and community rights

Mining licenses grant companies the right to extract minerals from specific geographic areas. These licenses are crucial for the mining industry, which contributed $2.5 trillion to the global economy in…

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Cross-border VAT Fraud

Cross-Border VAT Fraud: The carousel schemes that keep returning

Cross-border VAT fraud has become a significant financial crime affecting economies worldwide. This type of fraud exploits the value-added tax system in the European Union and beyond. Criminal networks often…

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court fines and fees

Court Fines and Fees: Mapping the modern debtor’s prison pipeline

Court fines and fees have long served as a revenue-generating mechanism for state and local governments. The practice of imposing monetary penalties as part of the judicial process dates back…

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federal contracting

Federal Contracting Black Boxes: Subcontractors, pass-throughs, and hidden margins

Federal contracting involves the U.S. government entering into agreements with private sector companies to procure goods and services. The scope is immense. In fiscal year 2022, the federal government spent…

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state-level lobbying

State-Level Lobbying: The influence market outside Washington

State-level lobbying has deep roots in American governance. While federal lobbying garners significant media attention, the influence exerted on state legislators has been substantial since the early days of the…

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police overtime

Police Overtime: How budgets balloon through predictable loopholes

Multiple departments across the United States have seen significant budget increases due to police overtime spending. This growth has not been linear but rather exponential, with some departments reporting overtime…

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Municipal bonds

Municipal Bonds and Consultants: Who gets paid when cities borrow

Municipal bonds, or muni bonds, are debt securities issued by states, cities, counties, or other government entities. These bonds are used to finance public projects such as schools, highways, water…

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