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LGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Black, gay hospital worker called out his employer for "unsanitary" conditions. He faced slurs. - LGBTQ Nation

Jarrell Atkins, a Black gay man, alleges retaliation and discrimination after exposing severe unsanitary conditions at Detroit hospitals. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

MP feared Afro hair could hold her career back

The campaign to include Afro hair as a protected characteristic in the Equality Act aims to prevent discrimination in workplaces and schools. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Mom of four battling 9/11-related cancer fired days before Christmas while undergoing emergency chemo: suit

A mother of four diagnosed with cancer was fired while undergoing emergency treatment after alleging her employer committed billing fraud. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Black, gay hospital worker called out his employer for "unsanitary" conditions. He faced slurs. - LGBTQ Nation

Jarrell Atkins, a Black gay man, alleges retaliation and discrimination after exposing severe unsanitary conditions at Detroit hospitals. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

MP feared Afro hair could hold her career back

The campaign to include Afro hair as a protected characteristic in the Equality Act aims to prevent discrimination in workplaces and schools. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Mom of four battling 9/11-related cancer fired days before Christmas while undergoing emergency chemo: suit

A mother of four diagnosed with cancer was fired while undergoing emergency treatment after alleging her employer committed billing fraud. [ more ]
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www.bbc.com
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Regulator refused to investigate doctors at Harrods

The GMC refused to investigate historical allegations of malpractice at Harrods, citing time constraints and lack of public interest. [ more ]
#age-discrimination
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Elon Musk's X may get hit by this class action lawsuit

Older workers at X can sue as a class for alleged age discrimination following layoffs, with significant financial implications for the company. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Television

Forced retirement is technically illegal, but there are exceptions

The ADEA prohibits forced retirement, but has exceptions for specific job categories related to safety and executive roles. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Elon Musk's X may get hit by this class action lawsuit

Older workers at X can sue as a class for alleged age discrimination following layoffs, with significant financial implications for the company. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Television

Forced retirement is technically illegal, but there are exceptions

The ADEA prohibits forced retirement, but has exceptions for specific job categories related to safety and executive roles. [ more ]
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#unionization
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Business

The labor movement could prove pivotal this election year

The labor movement has experienced a resurgence, highlighted by successful unionization efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon in recent years. [ more ]
Mission Local
7 months ago
Mission District

Good Vibes workers vote to unionize

Workers at Good Vibes voted to unionize 24-2.
The forthcoming Good Vibes Union will represent 36 employees from eight Northern California locations. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Business

Starbucks Workers Union Slams SCOTUS Decision for Weakening Labor Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Starbucks in a labor dispute, making it harder for the NLRB to halt unfair labor practices temporarily. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Business

The labor movement could prove pivotal this election year

The labor movement has experienced a resurgence, highlighted by successful unionization efforts at companies like Starbucks and Amazon in recent years. [ more ]
Mission Local
7 months ago
Mission District

Good Vibes workers vote to unionize

Workers at Good Vibes voted to unionize 24-2.
The forthcoming Good Vibes Union will represent 36 employees from eight Northern California locations. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Business

Starbucks Workers Union Slams SCOTUS Decision for Weakening Labor Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Starbucks in a labor dispute, making it harder for the NLRB to halt unfair labor practices temporarily. [ more ]
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NZ Herald
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week

Workers may gain greater powers over work schedules, potentially allowing for a four-day work week.
Labour's plans face criticism over potential impact on productivity and economic growth. [ more ]
#lawsuit
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Plaintiff in case against BlackBerry CEO revealed as former chief marketing officer | CBC News

Neelam Sandhu is suing BlackBerry's CEO for sexual harassment and retaliation, highlighting workplace accountability. [ more ]
Barrons
1 month ago
New York City

US Man Fired After Hotel Lobby Wee Seeks Financial Relief

Becker alleges wrongful termination due to a disability-related incident, claiming discrimination by Lenovo after a public urination incident in a hotel. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
6 months ago
Chicago

Signature Room Workers Win $1.5 Million Lawsuit Against Their Former Bosses

Workers won $1.5 million lawsuit for lack of proper notice
Authentico Foods workers file NLRB complaint [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Plaintiff in case against BlackBerry CEO revealed as former chief marketing officer | CBC News

Neelam Sandhu is suing BlackBerry's CEO for sexual harassment and retaliation, highlighting workplace accountability. [ more ]
Barrons
1 month ago
New York City

US Man Fired After Hotel Lobby Wee Seeks Financial Relief

Becker alleges wrongful termination due to a disability-related incident, claiming discrimination by Lenovo after a public urination incident in a hotel. [ more ]
Eater Chicago
6 months ago
Chicago

Signature Room Workers Win $1.5 Million Lawsuit Against Their Former Bosses

Workers won $1.5 million lawsuit for lack of proper notice
Authentico Foods workers file NLRB complaint [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Business

Australia gives workers right to ignore bosses' after-hours calls, emails

Australia has enacted legislation granting workers the right to disconnect from work-related communications outside of work hours. [ more ]
#unfair-dismissal
Queerty
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Flight attendant wins case against airline after he being fired over off-the-clock Grindr hookup - Queerty

DM won his unfair dismissal case against Virgin Australia amid allegations of misconduct including being hungover and a hookup incident. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
New York City

Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne says she 'had to act' as she is ordered to pay former secretary 11,500 in unfair dismissal case

The WRC ruled Ms Wynne's dismissal of Fiona Smyth as unfair, awarding her €11,500 for the lack of due process during dismissal. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Flight attendant wins case against airline after he being fired over off-the-clock Grindr hookup - Queerty

DM won his unfair dismissal case against Virgin Australia amid allegations of misconduct including being hungover and a hookup incident. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
New York City

Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne says she 'had to act' as she is ordered to pay former secretary 11,500 in unfair dismissal case

The WRC ruled Ms Wynne's dismissal of Fiona Smyth as unfair, awarding her €11,500 for the lack of due process during dismissal. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
Berlin

Exclusive | 'Hypocritical' NYC union wants to ban hotel outsourcing - even though it uses outside contractors, too

The Hotel Trades Council faces criticism for outsourcing work while pushing anti-outsourcing legislation for hotels, highlighting a contradiction in their stance. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Deliverability

Law is fuzzy when it comes to employer's ability to search employee emails

Uncertainty exists in the legality of employers reviewing employee emails without consent. [ more ]
Someecards
9 months ago
Career

Work from home employee told they need to use PTO if they want to use the bathroom.

Restricting employee bathroom access is an OSHA violation in the US.
It is important to report illegal actions and violations in the workplace. [ more ]
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