San Miguel County Resident Leads Class Action Against Telluride Ski and Golf for Alleged Wage Theft and Labor Violations

Telluride, Colorado – A resident of San Miguel County has initiated a class action lawsuit against Telluride Ski and Golf (TSG), alleging violations of labor laws and wage theft. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in San Miguel County District Court, claims that TSG, which operates The Peaks Resort and Spa, has failed to comply with pertinent wage regulations. The primary plaintiff, Ruth Rivas, has been a Telluride resident since 2021 and worked at The Peaks as a housekeeper from June 2021 until January 2023. In her complaint, Rivas states that she often worked 15-hour shifts … Read more

Settlement Reached in Fox Sports Lawsuit: Hairstylist Dismisses Sexual Battery Claims, Pursues Class Action for Wage Violations

ARLINGTON, Texas — A lawsuit involving Fox Sports has reached a settlement after a hairstylist accused former host Skip Bayless and former network executive Charlie Dixon of making unwanted sexual advances. Noushin Faraji filed the lawsuit earlier this year, asserting serious allegations against both men—claims now being addressed in a class action regarding wage violations. The settlement comes as Faraji has agreed to dismiss claims related to sexual battery, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. According to her legal representatives, they will proceed with a broader class action to address alleged failures to pay minimum … Read more

Cleveland Cracks Down on Wage Theft and Pay Inequality with New Enforcement Initiatives

Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a firmer stance on enforcement of labor laws to ensure workers receive fair compensation. City officials announced that employers who violate regulations aimed at protecting workers’ rights will face stricter consequences. This initiative includes a wage theft law that penalizes companies for underpaying employees and a pay transparency ordinance to assist job seekers in securing equitable salaries. The latter forbids inquiries into prospective employees’ past wages and mandates that salary ranges be included in job postings. During a pre-Labor Day news conference, Mayor Justin Bibb joined Council President Blaine Griffin and … Read more

NLRB Judge Clears Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Labor Law Violations in Picket Line Wage Controversy

PITTSBURGH — A National Labor Relations Board judge has determined that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette acted within federal labor law when it granted wage increases and bonuses to workers who crossed the picket line during a recent strike. The ruling addresses concerns raised by unions regarding the newspaper’s compensation tactics amid labor disputes. The judge’s decision concluded that the Post-Gazette’s actions did not constitute unfair labor practices, allowing the newspaper to continue its operational strategies without repercussions from the ruling. This development comes at a time when the newspaper is navigating a complicated labor landscape, with … Read more