Webinar: Technology, Algorithms, and Consumer Protections

Webinar: Technology, Algorithms, and Consumer Protections Please join us on Monday to learn about how technology and algorithms are increasingly being used to make decisions that impact consumers and workers. Our expert panel will discuss the implications of these advancements, highlight key legislation from the last session, and provide a preview of bills in the … Continued

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Press Release: Decorated Disabled Veteran John Roffino Seeks to Defend Non-Compete Rule Before Trump Administration FTC Takes Over

Denver, CO: John Roffino, a decorated, disabled veteran of the war in Afghanistan, filed motions in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit seeking to intervene in a case that could decide the future of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning non-compete clauses in most employment contracts. Mr. … Continued

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Press Release: Colorado Labor Groups Denounce Uber’s Lawsuit to Block New Laws Passed by Colorado Legislature

Denver, CO: Late Friday night, Uber filed a lawsuit in federal court in Denver attempting to block the implementation of Colorado’s Transportation Network Company (TNC) and Delivery Network Company (DNC) Acts. These laws, set to take effect on February 1st, among other things, require basic transparency from companies like Uber, including disclosures to riders about … Continued

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Press Release: New Legislation Would Extend Colorado’s Prohibition on Price Gouging Beyond Declared Emergencies

Denver, CO: Representatives Zokaie and Brown, along with Senator Weissman, introduced legislation with to protect Coloradans from price gouging on items of necessity such as diapers, food, and baby formula. Towards Justice, along with a broad coalition of advocates, stands in support of this legislation. “Coloradans are facing increasing hardships due to rising grocery prices, … Continued

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Press Release: Antarctic Worker Files Class Action Alleging Wage Suppression, Retaliation, and Anticompetitive Labor Practices

Denver, CO: Yesterday, Anna “Scout” Wise, who formerly worked with the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), filed a class-action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, seeking to represent thousands of workers who have worked on the program in Antarctica over the past several years. The complaint accuses private federal contractors of systematically … Continued

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August 2024 Newsletter

We’ve been pleased to see increased federal government attention focused on corporate abuses of working families, particularly on issues related to non-compete agreements, predatory medical debt collection, and junk fees, which have been at the forefront of our work over the past couple of years. This summer, we have worked to strengthen and defend the … Continued

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