Workers

Rudy Giuliani Faces Possible Contempt Ruling Over Continued Election Fraud Allegations Against Georgia Workers After $148M Defamation Loss

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WASHINGTON — A federal court in Washington, D.C., is set to address whether Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, should be held in contempt for persistently casting false allegations against two Georgia election workers. This upcoming hearing follows a recent $148 million defamation judgment favoring the workers, who claim ongoing distress due to Giuliani’s actions. Attorneys for Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, propose that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell impose civil contempt sanctions against Giuliani for his continued unfounded claims of election fraud involving the two … Read more

$22.25 Million Awarded to Workers for Unpaid Changing and Showering Time at Manufacturing Company

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In a recent legal decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a substantial $22.25 million jury award to thousands of uniformed employees at a manufacturing company. This ruling came after it was determined that the company did not properly pay its workers for the time spent changing into and out of their uniforms and required showering after shifts. The lawsuit was initiated following claims by the United States Department of Labor, which argued that the manufacturer had shortchanged 11,780 employees by not compensating them adequately for pre- and post-shift activities. According to labor experts, … Read more

President Biden Set to Sign Landmark Bill Granting Full Social Security Benefits to Millions of Retired Public Workers

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WASHINGTON — Nearly three million retirees who have been denied full Social Security benefits due to their public pensions are set to receive them thanks to new legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden on Monday. The Social Security Fairness Act eradicates longstanding federal policies that have reduced benefits for public service workers, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters. For decades, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) diminished the Social Security payments of individuals whose careers were predominantly in positions not covered by Social Security. This legislation, long overdue, … Read more

Rudy Giuliani to Attend Contempt Hearing Amid $148 Million Lawsuit from Election Workers

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Rudy Giuliani, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump and a major figure in challenging the 2020 presidential election results, is facing legal repercussions for his actions. In Atlanta, Giuliani is scheduled for a contempt hearing as legal proceedings escalate. This comes in light of attorneys representing election workers pursuing a staggering $148 million judgment against him for defamation. The legal challenge stems from Giuliani’s unsubstantiated claims regarding the 2020 presidential election, notably alleging fraudulent activities without evidence. These statements have had severe repercussions for many election officials and workers, who claim they have been … Read more