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Jury: Quicken Loans doesn't owe overtime pay to former employees

By Michael Hudson

A federal jury said today that online mortgage giant Quicken Loans doesn’t owe overtime pay to hundreds of former loan officers. ...

FedEx fails to deliver for drivers

By Amy Biegelsen

FedEx drivers are part of the ever-blurring line between employees and contractors.

Warehouse worker lawsuit targets Walmart

By Jim Morris and Adithya Sambamurthy

Warehouse laborers, citing oppressive conditions and unpaid wages, contend Walmart is among those responsible.

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"… workers at a Southern California warehouse complex took steps today to add Walmart as a defendant in an ongoing federal lawsuit. The move is expected to draw …"

"… een tangentially involved – and raises questions about the human cost of Walmart’s tightly controlled supply chain, which relies heavily on contractors a …"

"… d supply chain, which relies heavily on contractors and subcontractors. “Walmart employs a network of contractors and subcontractors who have habitually br …"

"… Public Integrity and the Center for Investigative Reporting. “We believe Walmart knows exactly what is happening and is ultimately responsible for stealing …"