Uber driver is an employee not a contractor, says California Labor Commission
The California Labor Commission has ruled that a driver operating with the smartphone cab-hailing company Uber is an employee, not a contractor.
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FedEx reaches $228 million “agreement in principle” with plaintiffs in California labour dispute
FedEx has announced that it has “reached an agreement in principle” with former and current workers in California with whom it has been engaged in a legal dispute over their employment status.
Read MoreUPS invests $17.5m in Californian facility expansion
UPS announced a $17.5 million expansion of its delivery center in Menifee, California, to handle increased shipping volume from customers throughout the region. The expansion, which more than doubles the existing space, will open in late September. In addition to expedited package processing capability supported by advanced technology and conveyor systems, the facility will have expanded vehicle parking and an enlarged UPS Customer Center.
Read MoreDHL launches LA-Tianjin service
DHL has launched a new direct LCL service from Los Angeles direct to Xingang-Tianjin, Eye for Transport reports.
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