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“Overlook the Value of Interns at Great Peril”

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Naomi

Here’s a New York Times piece by David Carr that ties in to what I mentioned earlier — that Condé Nast, for one company, has decided to eliminate intern positions rather than face lawsuits or deal with the Fair Labor … Continue reading →

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The NLRB’s big action against Walmart

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Naomi

There are two clips on this subject, both from DailyKos. Here’s the first, heralding the National Labor Relations Board action against Walmart for — what else? — the way it treats its workers: Daily Kos: Labor board charging Walmart with … Continue reading →

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Alexander McQueen flagship store sued for ugly treatment of employee

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Naomi

When I read things like this (Daily News headline: Skeeve McQueen: Store boss called me ‘burrito face,’ bias suit says), I think, well, let’s wait to see how this case proceeds. Is there an epidemic of prejudicial treatment of customers … Continue reading →

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