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Uber loses assault bellwether trial
A federal jury in Phoenix ordered Uber to pay $8.5m to Jaylynn Dean, who said she was sexually assaulted by a driver when she was 19. The jury found the driver was an agent of Uber, making the company liable, but awarded only compensatory damages and no punitive damages. The case was the first bellwether…
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Ex-Hudson’s Bay staff seek court approval for hardship fund
Lawyers representing former Hudson’s Bay employees have asked an Ontario court to approve a hardship fund and additional support measures to help workers affected by the department store’s collapse last year. The motion also seeks approval for a lump-sum payment to support former employees receiving long-term disability benefits, many of whom were told their benefits…
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Kaiser prepares for strikes as healthcare workers protest
Kaiser Permanente is bracing for a new strike by approximately 3,000 pharmacy and lab workers starting February 9, as an ongoing strike by over 31,000 nurses and health workers continues into its second week. The healthcare provider has advised members to complete any urgent lab tests before the strike and noted that while hospitals remain…
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New FAA rule enhances cockpit voice recording requirements for safety
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a rule mandating that new passenger airplanes maintain 25 hours of cockpit voice recordings (CVR), a significant increase from the previous two-hour standard, effective from 2027. The move aims to bolster accident investigations by providing “substantially more CVR data” for assessing incidents, and responds to long-standing advocacy…
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Walmart México recruits software developers through Fortnite
Walmart México is recruiting software developers through Fortnite, making it the first Latin American employer to use the gaming platform for hiring. The initiative features a custom mini-game where candidates complete coding challenges in Java, iOS, and Android. Walmart is shifting its identity from a traditional retailer to a technology employer, having moved its IT…
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Airlines urge Congress to secure pay for air traffic controllers during potential shutdown
Major U.S. airlines have called on Congress to ensure that air traffic controllers are paid in the event of a partial government shutdown, citing last year’s disruption that affected millions of passengers. Airlines for America said: “Congress needs to understand the real-world consequences [of shutdowns].” The FAA has reported a significant shortage of air traffic…
