THE HR BREAKDOWN

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  • Starbucks settles NYC labor law violation claims

    Starbucks settles NYC labor law violation claims

    Starbucks has agreed to pay approximately $35m to over 15,000 New York City workers as part of a settlement addressing claims of unstable schedules and arbitrary hour reductions. The company will also incur $3.4m in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. The settlement ensures compliance with the…

  • Molson Coors accuses former managers of embezzlement

    Molson Coors accuses former managers of embezzlement

    Molson Coors Canada has accused former sales director Frank Ivankovic and other managers of embezzling millions of dollars in a fraud scheme that has led to losses totalling at least C$9m ($6.41m) since 2021. A lawsuit filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice alleges that Mr Ivankovic orchestrated the scheme by approving fraudulent invoices…

  • Amazon to begin Luxembourg redundancy talks with staff

    Amazon to begin Luxembourg redundancy talks with staff

    Amazon Luxembourg is to begin formal consultations on planned job cuts today, following discussions with governmental authorities. A company spokesperson said: “These discussions reinforce our commitment to constructive dialogue that prioritizes our employees.” The company aims to reduce its global workforce by 14,000, with speculation suggesting up to 470 positions in Luxembourg may be affected….

  • Judge grants Amazon request to stall NY labor law

    Judge grants Amazon request to stall NY labor law

    Amazon has been granted a preliminary injunction by a federal judge to block the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) from enforcing a new state law that the online retailer considers an attempt to illegally regulate private-sector labor relations. A state law recently signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul permitted PERB to hear private-sector…

  • Apple cuts jobs across sales team

    Apple cuts jobs across sales team

    Apple has cut dozens of jobs within its sales organization as part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining how it sells to businesses, schools, and government agencies. Employees were informed over recent weeks, though Apple didn’t disclose the exact number of roles eliminated. The cuts affected account managers, briefing center staff, and even longtime…