Today’s Headlines – March 13, 2024
Explore stories on gig workers, women in music, housing rights, and D.C. activism!
Good afternoon! Today’s newsletter covers a $3 million settlement between Arise Virtual Solutions and D.C. workers, the progress and challenges faced by women in the music industry, the future of D.C.’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, and activists storming the John A. Wilson Building to demand a cease-fire in Gaza.
Arise Virtual Solutions settles lawsuit, pays $3 million to D.C. workers for misclassification
Arise Virtual Solutions, a gig economy customer service company, has agreed to a $3 million settlement with D.C. workers over allegations of employee misclassification. Find out why this settlement puts money back into the pockets of workers and what practices led to the lawsuit.
USC study highlights progress and challenges for women in music industry
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, the music industry is taking stock of the progress and challenges faced by women professionals. A recent study highlights the strides made by female artists, but also underscores the need for continued efforts towards greater inclusivity and recognition, particularly for women of color.
Bowser administration’s housing program sparks controversy over TOPA exemptions
The future of D.C.’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) is in question as developers and associations lobby for exemptions that could limit tenants’ rights to purchase their apartment buildings. Tenant advocates fear that further exemptions could exacerbate the city’s affordable housing crisis and lead to more displacement.
D.C. council under fire as protesters call for cease-fire resolution in Gaza
Activists in Washington D.C. stormed the John A. Wilson Building on Tuesday to demand that the D.C. Council passes a resolution in support of a cease-fire in Gaza. The group interrupted a Committee of the Whole hearing and approached D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to decry what they described as the council’s complicity in Palestinian deaths.
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