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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Dear Vicki: 'The company I worked for has stiffed me over a 500 voucher it promised. How far should I push it?'

A promised €500 voucher for training assistance was not received despite reminders and assurances.
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

OpenAI gives some employees a 'special' multimillion-dollar bonus

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman announced special bonuses for select technical teams due to market changes in AI talent.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Customers set to get compensation from energy firms for faulty smart meters

Charlotte Friel, director of retail pricing and systems at Ofgem, emphasized that millions of consumers rely on their smart meter for accurate readings and efficient billing, highlighting the importance of addressing faulty installations and connectivity issues.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's about justice': the couple pushing for legal aid for Windrush scandal claims

Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh had their UK status revoked in the 1970s and 1980s, through no fault of their own. The married parents of three were forced to start again in St Lucia, more than 4,000 miles away.
Social justice
#car-finance
#tesla
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Sri Lanka: Farmers fight solar plans on ancestral lands DW 08/04/2025

Farmers in Sri Lanka have lost their land for nearly 20 years without compensation and are facing new developments that exclude them.
#elon-musk
fromFortune
1 week ago
Business

Elon Musk, 6 months after $56 billion pay package was struck down, wins a new one worth $29 billion from Tesla

fromFortune
1 week ago
Business

Elon Musk, 6 months after $56 billion pay package was struck down, wins a new one worth $29 billion from Tesla

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Car finance mis-selling payout scheme could cost billions, says FCA

The Supreme Court ruled lenders are not liable for hidden commissions in car loans, impacting compensation payouts for mis-sold loans.
#reproductive-rights
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Viral AI 'cheating' startup Cluely is offering engineers up to $1M and $350K for designers: 'Please be world-class'

Cluely is offering unprecedented salaries to attract top tech talent, changing traditional startup hiring models.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Take Our Law Department Compensation Survey! - Above the Law

In-house attorney compensation continues to be tracked annually, but this year, the coverage will now extend to legal operations professionals as well for a comprehensive analysis.
Law
UK news
fromDatabreaches
3 weeks ago

Government will 'robustly defend' compensation claims from Afghans put at risk by data breach

The UK's Ministry of Defence will not provide compensation to Afghans affected by a data breach regarding their relocation applications.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thousands relocated to UK after data leak on Afghans who helped British forces

A secret 850m scheme is relocating Afghans to the UK due to a data leak of personal information.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Microsoft salaries revealed: How much the tech giant pays software engineers, product managers, and more

Microsoft's substantial investment in AI includes billions spent on its flagship Copilot tool and it remains the largest investor in OpenAI, despite some relationship issues.
Tech industry
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Guild loan officers weigh Bayview deal's impact on refi strategy

Guild's customer-for-life strategy emphasizes retaining the retail LO as the primary contact for borrowers throughout the entire relationship—from origination to loan servicing.
E-Commerce
#meta
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: Is it out of line to ask my boss for gas money?

It may not be the best time to make your pitch, but you, too, are suffering. You can always ask for a gas allowance.
Relationships
#ai-talent
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

In Silicon Valley, it is the summer of FOMO as Meta and OpenAI offer tens of millions of dollars to lure top AI talent.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Silicon Valley

In Silicon Valley, it is the summer of FOMO as Meta and OpenAI offer tens of millions of dollars to lure top AI talent.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Google salaries revealed: how much the search giant pays software engineers and other key roles amid the AI boom

Google has changed its compensation processes to emphasize high performance amid competition for top AI talent.
#sexual-abuse
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays

Thousands of victims of the infected blood scandal face further harm due to delays in compensation.
#infected-blood-scandal
#post-office
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Postmasters await compensation report, but findings on blame months away

The first part of the Post Office IT scandal inquiry report will focus on compensation and victims' human impact.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'A sham redundancy carried out in a ruthless and dishonest manner' - WRC finds in favour of Dave Henderson as Bohemians apologise

Bohemians were ordered to compensate former employee Dave Henderson €26,000 for unfair dismissal, after strong criticism from the Workplace Relations Commission.
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

A Successful Leader's Guide To Preventing Employee Attrition

Maintaining employee engagement requires continuous effort and attention from successful businesses.
#ai-research
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta is offering multi-million pay for AI researchers, but not $100M 'signing bonuses' | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta is offering multi-million pay for AI researchers, but not $100M 'signing bonuses' | TechCrunch

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Households to receive up to 2,000 in compensation for water failures

Households in England will receive increased compensation for water service failures as part of new government reforms.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Startup TML From Ex-OpenAI Exec Mira Murati Pays $500,000 | Entrepreneur

Thinking Machines Lab offers salaries up to $500,000 to attract H-1B technical talent.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Your Questions Answered: 'How do I stop my young brother from blowing his compo money?'

My youngest brother received a sizable compensation of around €40,000 after a playground accident but now faces financial instability after excessive spending.
Education
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government feared 'harassing' Post Office victims over claims

Government efforts to compensate victims of the Post Office scandal deemed insufficient, leaving many victims without fair compensation.
fromAol
1 month ago

A Brooklyn Judge Says Pet Dogs Are Family Members In Groundbreaking Ruling

Most people who have ever owned a dog don't consider their canine counterpart to be property; they're part of the family. However, until recently, at least from a legal standpoint in New York, that wasn't the case.
Pets
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

HSE apologises to child given the wrong Covid jab with a used needle

The HSE compensated a 13-year-old for receiving a wrong Covid-19 vaccination with a used needle, highlighting medical negligence.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why are architects so underpaid? Here are 4 reasons, plus one way to fix it

Architects face stagnant salaries despite expensive education and licensure requirements, often not exceeding $100,000 even after years in the profession.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ukraine is paying civilians up to $2,400 a month to shoot down Russian drones with whatever they can find

Ukraine is incentivizing civilians to help defend against drone threats by offering financial rewards for shooting down Russian drones.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Celtic settles 85% of Boys Club sex abuse claims

Celtic has settled the majority of claims from sex abuse victims, aiming for a resolution of remaining cases.
Graphic design
fromChrbutler
2 months ago

The Designer's Hierarchy of Career Needs - Christopher Butler

Compensation, edification, and recognition are not equally important in a design career; their order matters for success.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Being called a 'weirdo' is discrimination, judge rules as man is awarded 17,000 at employment tribunal

"These were comments from the respondent's chief officer, the most senior person within the executive structure of the organisation, and... inappropriate."
Mental health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Survivors of Ireland's mother and baby homes risk losing UK benefits over compensation

Survivors risk losing UK benefits if they accept Irish compensation, causing additional trauma and stress.
Cooking
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Council tenant had to survive on ready meals for eight months due to lack of kitchen

A tenant will receive nearly £6,500 from Westminster City Council for enduring kitchen issues for eight months, highlighted by continuous delays and compensation disputes.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A momentous day': families of Britons killed in 1980 oil rig disaster finally win compensation

Norway's parliament has voted to create a compensation scheme for families affected by the Kielland rig disaster, marking a significant but delayed milestone.
#housing
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Balfron Tower residents 'downright insulted' by 100 compensation offer after 'crippling' broken lifts ordeal

Residents of Balfron Tower are outraged by a £100 compensation offer after repeated lift failures, feeling it undervalues their living conditions.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Residents in Grenfell Tower estate to receive compensation after 'living on a building site' for eight years

Londoners affected by Grenfell Tower fire are receiving compensation, yet residents express dissatisfaction over the insufficient amount and ongoing delays to housing refurbishment.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Music giants begin negotiating AI licensing rights for labels and artists

Record labels are negotiating with AI companies to secure fair compensation for artists whose music influences AI-generated content.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Denied boarding on my flight home. Why won't Alaska Airlines give me a refund?

Airlines are required to compensate passengers in cases of involuntary denied boarding, with rules varying based on the departure and arrival locations.
Travel
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Infected blood victims call for faster compensation

Compensation for infected blood victims is urgently needed and government action is lagging behind.
Campaigners demand faster responses from the government a year after the inquiry report.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Give us our film': Couples left in limbo by wedding videographer who failed to produce footage of big days

Twenty couples are left without wedding footage after paying a videographer who failed to deliver, leading to emotional distress and court action.
fromNature
3 months ago

'Loss and damage fund' for climate change needs broader remit

The establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund at COP29 signifies a pivotal step toward holding wealthier nations accountable for climate-related damages suffered by poorer countries.
Fundraising
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Any Other Business: After waiving 2.7m in bonuses, does Brendan McDonagh now realise eaten bread is soon forgotten?

Public outcry surrounds high salaries for finance sector public servants despite their refusal of additional bonuses.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

The UK banking outages on pay day affected 1.2 million customers, leading to compensation and service improvements.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A worker compared to Darth Vader by her colleagues was awarded nearly $40,000 in compensation

Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting.
UK news
#nhs
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

NHS blood donation worker wins 30k after insulting' comparison to Darth Vader

A woman won compensation after being compared to Darth Vader at work, highlighting the impact of workplace comparisons on employee well-being.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Employee compared to Darth Vader at work wins $40K in compensation: 'Insulting'

Lorna Rooke was awarded nearly $40,000 after being compared to Darth Vader, which the tribunal deemed insulting and harmful.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Energy company pays customers 150,000 in compensation after Ofgem finds issues

Good Energy was fined for not issuing final bills on time to prepayment customers, affecting over 2,000 individuals.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Salesforce employee who relocated to west of Ireland with his family - only to be ordered back to office, wins 1,000 compensation

Farrell's case illustrates the groundbreaking enforcement of work-life balance legislation in remote work arrangements.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Amazon revamps pay structure to favor 'consistently high-performing' employees

Amazon's updated compensation model rewards sustained top performance while tightening payouts for lower performers, aligning with trends among Big Tech companies.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Air Canada took couple to court rather than pay $2K compensation. A year later, it gave in | CBC News

Air Canada has settled a lengthy compensation dispute with a B.C. couple over a significant flight delay.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'No water for five days, I want compensation'

Families in South East London demand full compensation from Thames Water after a mains pipe failure left them without water for days.
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 months ago

NYC $92 million settlement 2025: How to claim up to $48,000 with no proof | Fingerlakes1.com

Eligible individuals must submit a valid claim form by May 15, 2025, to claim payment between $10,000 and $48,000 from the $92 million settlement.
NYC parents
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Teacher awarded five-figure payout after pupil threw laptop at her head

Teachers are receiving significant settlements for injuries and discrimination, emphasizing the importance of workplace safety in education.
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Elite Boutique Law Firm Announces Special Bonuses Up To $60,000 - Above the Law

Wilkinson Stekloff rewards associates with bonuses ranging from $25,000 to $60,000, highlighting its competitive compensation strategy.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Infected blood victims losing faith as inquiry hearings restart

Victims groups have since said the government has been slow to pay out compensation and the process was lacking transparency.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I didn't trust the system': lasting trauma of Windrush victim barred from UK for 10 years

Winston Jones overcame a decade of hardship due to immigration issues and now helps local youth through new opportunities created from Windrush compensation.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

This SAHM Says She's Raking In The Dough - By Charging Her Husband For Her Labor

"It doesn't leave much for him at the end of the month, but it does give me enough to pay my mortgage and other expenses. It essentially makes me the breadwinner in my household."
NYC parents
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