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Amazon’s safety measures and labor practices during the coronavirus pandemic are being investigated by New York’s top law enforcement officer after the company fired the leader of a Staten Island warehouse walkout.
New York Attorney General Letitia James told Amazon in an April 22 letter that the state is looking into whether the company violated federal employment law or ran afoul of state whistle-blower protections by dismissing the worker, Chris Smalls, her spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
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Eightfold AI, which many companies use as they screen job candidates, is being accused of gathering information about applicants without their consent.
The future of employee wellness means that employers must balance strategies that combine meaningful new health and financial benefits.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that about 750,000 employees will be furloughed at a cost per day of $400 million in lost compensation.
The company's handling of employee accommodation requests is under question as workers allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, among other issues.
These Amazon workers fighting for higher wages in Garner, North Carolina.
