UK Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are "workers," not independent contractors
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Uber must classify its drivers as workers and not independent contractors, a decision that could deliver a major blow to the company's business model in one of its most important markets......»»
Demise of rangelands "severely underestimated": Report
From camel drivers in the Sahara to nomads on the Mongolian steppe, traditional herders the world over rely on earth's wildest open spaces to support an ancient way of life......»»
Apple takes EU to court over $2 billion Apple Music fine
Apple has filed a lawsuit with Europe's General Court over the EU's decision to fine it for Apple Music's alleged unfair competition practices against Spotify.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)In March 2024, the European Union fined.....»»
Supplier must continue to ship parts to Stellantis, judge rules
A judge has ruled that a Stellantis supplier must continue shipping parts to the automaker, marking a victory for the manufacturer of Jeep, Ram and other brands......»»
From "yellow peril" to COVID-19: New book takes unflinching look at anti-Asian racism
More than 150 years ago, some 15,000 Chinese workers arrived in the U.S. to help construct the country's first transcontinental railroad, which connected the West Coast with the East Coast's rail network......»»
Is gig work compatible with employment status? Study finds reclassification benefits both workers and platforms
As California legal challenges to the treatment and classification of so-called gig work continues apace, a Massachusetts trial over the same issues touched off this week......»»
Legal threat from Adobe forces Delta devs to Update App’s Icon
Delta will feature a more refined logo soon. The post Legal threat from Adobe forces Delta devs to Update App’s Icon appeared first on Phandroid. If anyone was going to threaten to take the Delta emulator devs to court, we figured it.....»»
The challenges of GenAI in fintech
Due to the cybersecurity disclosure rules the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted in 2023, public entities in the US are required to disclose any material cybersecurity incidents. Moving forward, these organizations will need in-dept.....»»
SEC requires financial institutions to notify customers of breaches within 30 days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of amendments to Regulation S-P to modernize and enhance the rules that govern the treatment of consumers’ nonpublic personal information by certain financial institutions. The ame.....»»
EV drivers want safety features at charging stations
Safety at charging stations is a top priority for electric vehicle drivers but many stations lack basic safety features, according to a report by the Transportation Energy Institute. EV drivers surveyed said they want public charging stations in v.....»»
South African communities vs Shell: High court victories show cultural beliefs and practices count in climate cases
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately fought back through the country's courts......»»
US schools are not racially integrated, despite decades of effort, says educational sociologist
Nearly seven decades after the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, the court's declared goal of integrated education is still not yet achieved......»»
Climate change is a human rights issue
In April, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of a group of seniors who alleged that the Swiss government's failure to meet climate change mitigation targets is having an adverse impact on their health, well-being and quality of life......»»
Webb cracks case of inflated exoplanet
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer......»»
Researchers identify new drivers of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Two newly discovered mechanisms in bacteria have been identified that can contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Changing the number of copies of resistance genes in bacteria increases antibiotic resistance, and can do so very quickl.....»»
Five years on, Carlos Ghosn saga brings Nissan profit boost, new hearing for Greg Kelly
The Carlos Ghosn scandal continues to reverberate, as this month Nissan booked an unexpected profit windfall thanks to a favorable court ruling that followed the stunning corporate saga......»»
How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board
Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America's fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th anniversary, Brown also rep.....»»
Independent auditors confirm top VPN"s privacy claims
Deloitte Romania confirmed CyberGhost as a private VPN service for the second time since 2022. Here's why this is important for you......»»
Financial institutions have 30 days to disclose breaches under new rules
Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness. Enlarge (credit: Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will require some financial institutions to disclose secur.....»»
Mercedes workers turn down UAW
About 56% of Mercedes plant workers in Alabama voted against joining the union......»»
Dauntless dev lays off over 100 people as it cancels in-development projects
Phoenix Labs confirmed that it was restructuring its business and laying off workers. This is the third such announcement in little over a year......»»