Workers

Ex-Zulily Workers Launch Class Action Suit Challenging Layoff Procedures

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Seattle, WA — A group of former Zulily employees has filed a class action lawsuit against the online retailer, alleging mishandling of mass layoffs earlier this year. The lawsuit, representing over a hundred former staff members, claims that Zulily failed to adhere to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which mandates a 60-day notice period before conducting significant layoffs. According to the legal complaint, the Seattle-based company abruptly laid off numerous employees without the required notice, causing unexpected financial hardship and emotional distress among the affected workers. This action, the lawsuit contends, demonstrates … Read more

Wichita Restaurant Workers Triumph in Court, Awarded $957K in Unpaid Wages

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Wichita, Kan. — A federal jury has awarded nearly $1 million in back wages to 168 restaurant workers from the Wichita area after finding that their employer failed to properly compensate them. The verdict concludes a significant legal battle highlighting labor violations in the local restaurant industry. The lawsuit originated with allegations that workers at several Wichita-area restaurants were not paid overtime despite working more than 40 hours per week, according to court documents. These practices reportedly spanned several years, affecting a broad swath of employees including cooks, dishwashers, and waitstaff. The workers’ legal team … Read more

Local Los Cocos Workers Triumph, Awarded Nearly $1M in Wage Dispute Resolution

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Wichita, Kansas – In a landmark decision this week, a federal jury awarded nearly $1 million in back pay to a group of workers from Los Cocos, a popular local restaurant chain. This follows a significant legal battle centered on allegations of wage theft by the restaurant’s management. The verdict, reached after careful deliberation, concluded that the restaurant failed to provide adequate compensation to its employees, violating federal wage and labor laws. Numerous workers testified that they had consistently been paid below the minimum wage and were denied overtime rates legally guaranteed to them for … Read more

New Tipping Law Promises Fairer Wages for Wales’ Service Workers, Boosting Holiday Cheer

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Swansea, Wales — As the holiday season approaches, workers like Leah Williams, who serves at a local cafe, are looking forward to a change that will leave a bit more money in their pockets. Thanks to a new law set to take effect across Wales, Scotland, and England in October, workers in the service industry will fully receive all tips left by customers, a much-needed boost that could not come at a better time. Williams, 25, has been relying on tips since she started her job at Greedy Fellas cafe in Swansea’s bustling indoor market … Read more