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Infrastructure
Bridges And Tunnels

Bridges and Tunnels: The contract amendments that double budgets

Infrastructure projects like bridges and tunnels form the backbone of modern transportation networks, facilitating the movement of people and goods across regions. These projects often require substantial financial investments and involve complex contract negotiations. The process of managing these contracts,…

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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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cross-border scam call centers

Cross-Border Scam Call Centers: Payment rails, mules, and enforcement gaps

Cross-border scam call centers operate as criminal enterprises. They target individuals and businesses across international boundaries, exploiting technological and legal loopholes. These operations use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology…

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streaming content moderation

Streaming Content Moderation: Who decides standards and why

Streaming platforms have become dominant players in media consumption. As of 2023, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ lead the global market with 238 million, 200 million, and 146 million…

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public records retention

Public Records Retention: The missing files that block accountability

Public records retention policies are foundational to government transparency. These policies dictate how long records must be kept, what records are retained, and under what circumstances records can be disposed…

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