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Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Have the creative industries really got nicer?

The creative industries have shifted towards better treatment of interns and junior employees, moving away from unpaid positions.
France news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Claims of sexual harassment culture at Air France prompt Transport Minister's inquiry after testimonies from female employees.
fromAbove the Law
20 hours ago
Law

'Sexual Harassment' Doesn't Begin To Cover It: Lawsuit Against Former Texas Solicitor General Goes Interstellar - Above the Law

Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
2 months ago

Have the creative industries really got nicer?

The creative industries have shifted towards better treatment of interns and junior employees, moving away from unpaid positions.
France news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Claims of sexual harassment culture at Air France prompt Transport Minister's inquiry after testimonies from female employees.
fromAbove the Law
20 hours ago
Law

'Sexual Harassment' Doesn't Begin To Cover It: Lawsuit Against Former Texas Solicitor General Goes Interstellar - Above the Law

fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Job applications: the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Mr. Easton's dismissal for failing to disclose past employment issues highlights the critical importance of honesty in job applications, emphasizing that employers must strictly enforce transparency.
EU data protection
Artificial intelligence
fromCallaborlaw
6 days ago

AI in Hiring: Litigation and Regulation Update

AI integration in hiring can streamline processes but poses risks of bias and legal repercussions.
Legal challenges against AI hiring tools emphasize the need for regulation.
Efforts to create guidelines for AI usage in the workplace are increasing.
#workplace-equality
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive: Carta settles two more lawsuits that alleged sexual harassment and discrimination

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive: Carta settles two more lawsuits that alleged sexual harassment and discrimination

Social justice
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

The end is near for on-the-job reverse discrimination - another blow to DEI

Supreme Court's decision may impact legal claims of reverse discrimination against heterosexuals favoring minority groups.
#legal-case
Social justice
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm's diversity hiring program for summer associates

A federal judge dismissed a bias suit aimed at King & Spalding regarding a diversity hiring program, citing insufficient evidence of the plaintiff's application readiness.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Judge tosses bias suit over BigLaw firm's diversity hiring program for summer associates

A federal judge dismissed a bias suit aimed at King & Spalding regarding a diversity hiring program, citing insufficient evidence of the plaintiff's application readiness.
#discrimination
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

7 key takeaways from the Supreme Court's 'reverse discrimination' case

The Supreme Court heard Ames v. Ohio, questioning if majority-group plaintiffs face a higher bar for discrimination claims under Title VII.
San Francisco 49ers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from California fire chief who said he was fired because of his Christian faith

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that could have eased discrimination claims for employees citing religious reasons.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Google to pay $50M to settle black employees' lawsuit alleging 'racially biased corporate culture'

fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Federal Agencies Directed to End Enforcement of Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims Under President Trump's New Executive Order

Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

7 key takeaways from the Supreme Court's 'reverse discrimination' case

The Supreme Court heard Ames v. Ohio, questioning if majority-group plaintiffs face a higher bar for discrimination claims under Title VII.
San Francisco 49ers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from California fire chief who said he was fired because of his Christian faith

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that could have eased discrimination claims for employees citing religious reasons.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Google to pay $50M to settle black employees' lawsuit alleging 'racially biased corporate culture'

fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Federal Agencies Directed to End Enforcement of Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims Under President Trump's New Executive Order

#arbitration-agreements
Law
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Employer Not Required To Initiate Arbitration Following Court-Ordered Arbitration

The California Court of Appeal clarified the responsibility to initiate arbitration lies with the plaintiffs, not the employer.
Law
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Employer Not Required To Initiate Arbitration Following Court-Ordered Arbitration

The California Court of Appeal clarified the responsibility to initiate arbitration lies with the plaintiffs, not the employer.
#compensation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Hotel manager fired for having sex' with colleague wins employment tribunal case

The firing of hotel manager Sebastian Kedracki was deemed unfair despite inappropriate workplace behavior.
#job-security
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Newrez hires former CFPB exec Mark McArdle

"On Monday, a U.S. appeals court restored a temporary block on the mass layoffs, allowing employees to keep their jobs for the time being."
SF real estate
#workplace-rights
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Alleged sex addict businessman sacked fiancee as employee after she caught him using Grindr on family holiday

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Alleged sex addict businessman sacked fiancee as employee after she caught him using Grindr on family holiday

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Baltimore Catholic charity violated gay man's rights by not paying spousal benefits, court rules

Federal judge rules Catholic Relief Services must provide benefits to same-sex spouse, upholding Maryland's antidiscrimination law.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know

A federal court ruling indicates that prohibiting DEI programs for federal contractors may infringe on First Amendment rights.
Law
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

California Supreme Court Clarifies Cost Shifting Under CCP Section 998

California's Supreme Court rules on Section 998 cost-shifting implications, even if cases settle before trial, affecting plaintiffs who reject offers.
#workers-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers' rights bill

Labour's workers' rights bill advances with significant protections, facing final vote after union and business negotiations, marking a historic enhancement of worker protections.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK unions welcome moves to bolster workers' rights bill

Labour's workers' rights bill advances with significant protections, facing final vote after union and business negotiations, marking a historic enhancement of worker protections.
Artificial intelligence
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

New AI Laws May Go Into Effect As Early As July 1, 2025

California's new regulations on automated decision-making systems hold employers accountable for bias and discrimination in AI-driven hiring.
#employee-rights
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Federal board orders government to reinstate six workers fired by Trump

The MSPB temporarily reinstated six fired federal employees amid concerns of improper terminations.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A man sued his old employer who gave him a worse desk - and won

A tribunal ruled that a desk move perceived as a demotion justified an employee's resignation and legal action.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF parents

If Your Employer Demands a Return to the Office, What Options Do You Have? | KQED

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Federal board orders government to reinstate six workers fired by Trump

The MSPB temporarily reinstated six fired federal employees amid concerns of improper terminations.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A man sued his old employer who gave him a worse desk - and won

A tribunal ruled that a desk move perceived as a demotion justified an employee's resignation and legal action.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF parents

If Your Employer Demands a Return to the Office, What Options Do You Have? | KQED

#immigration
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alarm as Florida Republicans move to fill deported workers' jobs with children: It's insane, right?'

Florida lawmakers propose allowing teenagers to work unlimited hours to replace immigrant workers in tourism and agriculture.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alarm as Florida Republicans move to fill deported workers' jobs with children: It's insane, right?'

Florida lawmakers propose allowing teenagers to work unlimited hours to replace immigrant workers in tourism and agriculture.
#layoffs
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Christian influencer sacked by London girls school after posting 'make your husband your king' video loses tribunal

Ms Soydag's video promoting submission in marriage sparked controversy and ultimately led to her wrongful dismissal claim from St Anne's Catholic High School being dismissed.
Women in technology
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Talking about Chuck Schumer Will No More Save Democracy than Chuck Schumer Will - emptywheel

However justified your opinion about his fecklessness, focusing on Chuck Schumer is as feckless as his response to the crisis; it distracts from the real threats.
US politics
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Teacher wrongly identified as so-called 'GAA catfish' is living through 'a nightmare', mother says

Niamh Farrell's mother described her daughter's situation as a 'nightmare,' emphasizing the emotional toll that comes with being wrongly identified in a high-profile case.
NYC parents
#federal-employees
#reproductive-rights
#federal-workers
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers DW 03/14/2025

Judges ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal workers due to illegal mass firings by the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

A federal judge reinstates thousands of fired probationary federal workers, disputing performance-related termination claims and halting personnel management's guidance on firings.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US judges order White House to reinstate fired workers DW 03/14/2025

Judges ordered reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal workers due to illegal mass firings by the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU

A federal judge reinstates thousands of fired probationary federal workers, disputing performance-related termination claims and halting personnel management's guidance on firings.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Judge slams US govt for lying, orders mass rehiring of staff

A federal judge ruled that six US agencies must rehire employees wrongfully terminated by the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful

Federal judge rules mass firings of probationary employees are likely unlawful; OPM lacks authority to approve these actions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?

The Trump administration is cutting probationary federal employees as part of a budget reduction plan.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Allows C.I.A. to Fire Officers Who Worked on Diversity Issues

Judge allows C.I.A. director to fire diversity staff, enabling a broader dismissal of employees under Trump’s executive order against federal workforce diversity initiatives.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 Agriculture Dept. Workers

A board has mandated reinstatement of thousands of Agriculture Department employees fired under Trump’s downsizing push, citing violations of personnel laws.
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Judge slams US govt for lying, orders mass rehiring of staff

A federal judge ruled that six US agencies must rehire employees wrongfully terminated by the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers to likely be unlawful

Federal judge rules mass firings of probationary employees are likely unlawful; OPM lacks authority to approve these actions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's spending cuts target probationary workers. What does the status mean?

The Trump administration is cutting probationary federal employees as part of a budget reduction plan.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Allows C.I.A. to Fire Officers Who Worked on Diversity Issues

Judge allows C.I.A. director to fire diversity staff, enabling a broader dismissal of employees under Trump’s executive order against federal workforce diversity initiatives.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Told to Reinstate Nearly 6,000 Agriculture Dept. Workers

A board has mandated reinstatement of thousands of Agriculture Department employees fired under Trump’s downsizing push, citing violations of personnel laws.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Why are so many London restaurants now charging a 15% service charge?

Service charges in London restaurants are increasingly set at 15%, reflecting a change in tipping culture influenced by recent legislation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman who quit job after three hours sues for unpaid wages

Nanny wins case for unpaid wages after quitting shortly into her job.
Tribunal rules that the induction session counts as work for pay.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK ban on zero-hours contracts set to include agency workers

Agency workers may gain protections under UK employment bill against exploitative zero-hours contracts, ensuring guaranteed hours and compensation for short-notice changes.
UK news
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Kuda and CEO face allegations of sex discrimination and unfair dismissal from former executive, per filing | TechCrunch

Kuda Technologies faces serious allegations of workplace discrimination, harassment, and wrongful dismissal by its former Group Chief People Officer.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I grew my salary from $40,000 to $225,000 in 6 years by job-hopping. This was my strategy.

Strategic job-hopping can significantly boost salaries and skill acquisition, emphasizing financial growth over traditional career stability.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Lewisham and Greenwich hospital receptionist 'attacked by security guard'

Mr Murphy reported a situation where he genuinely feared for his life when a security guard aggressively assaulted him, which culminated in an unfair suspension.
New York City
#gig-economy
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegally

Gig economy companies may be breaching employment law due to the misuse of self-employment classifications, raising concerns over workers' rights.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gig economy firms warned by UK government they may be operating illegally

Gig economy companies may be breaching employment law due to the misuse of self-employment classifications, raising concerns over workers' rights.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Small businesses warn of layoffs as new employment rights bill prompts worry

The survey shows that 92% of small businesses fear the proposed employment law changes will undermine their hiring and expansion plans, indicating a strong consensus against the measures.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Drug testing at big banks, from Bank of America to JPMorgan

In New York, where recreational cannabis is now legal, employers are largely prohibited from testing job seekers for marijuana, creating confusion around workplace drug policies.
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