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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Michael Hoffman on Fairness, Law, and the Human Side of Work

Michael Hoffman is known for his integrity in employment law, emphasizing fairness and proactive resolution to workplace disputes.
#workplace-rights
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Ivy faces legal challenge from waiter over share of tips and service charges

Under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, 100% of service charges collected in a venue must be shared among workers in a fair and transparent way, and employees have the right to know how tips are allocated and distributed.
London
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

NDAs banning harassment and discrimination disclosures to be void under new UK workplace reforms

The UK government plans to ban non-disclosure agreements preventing employees from reporting workplace harassment or discrimination.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

UC must reconsider policy barring undocumented students from jobs, court rules

The University does not assert that it relied on the requirements of a federal statute or regulation in deciding to not to amend its policy - only on the risks associated with adopting a policy that the federal government might consider unlawful.
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Prosecutor sues DA Rosen a third time over job

District Attorney Jeff Rosen has fired Deputy District Attorney Daniel Chung twice, ordered to reinstate him both times by an arbitrator and the Santa Clara County Personnel Board.
Law
Business
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Did the Coldplay Kiss-Cam CEO Really Have to Get Fired?

Byron's public display of affection with a subordinate cost him his CEO position at Astronomer.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Chippie owner hit with 'devastating' 40,000 fine for alleged illegal hire amid crackdown

Small businesses face severe penalties for hiring employees with forged identities, regardless of adherence to hiring processes.
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

WFH warning after Aussie dad's request denied in new ruling: 'Troubling'

Fair Work deputy president Lyndall Dean found a 'preference' to continue working from home wasn't enough. She said the worker hadn't established a sufficient 'nexus' between the request and his responsibilities as a parent.
US politics
fromGovernment Executive
1 month ago

Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

The Veterans Affairs Department is enforcing stricter scrutiny on reasonable accommodation requests for employees with disabilities to encourage more in-person work.
Social justice
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Calls grow for whistleblower protections in UK's new DEI pay gap bill

Ministers are urged to enhance whistleblower protections in upcoming DEI legislation to address pay inequities.
#discrimination
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NAR again seeks dismissal of discrimination and harassment suit

Sheth alleges NAR violated civil rights laws while NAR seeks dismissal of claims, asserting they are implausible and not backed by sufficient facts.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Dan Siegel, 'fearless' civil rights attorney, dies at 79

Dan Siegel dedicated over 50 years to litigation in employment, discrimination, and civil rights law, often working pro bono for the righteous causes.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Married banker sacked over affair with his co-worker sues for sex discrimination

Stanislav Stepchuk was dismissed for misconduct after a disciplinary procedure found that he had acted inappropriately in pursuing sexual relations with the co-worker.
US news
fromInvestopedia
1 month ago

Is It Really Cheating If It's on Your Job? Why Bosses Are Cracking Down on "Polygamous" Workers

Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant in London, was charged with cheating on his job and summoned into court in April 2025. His alleged crime was polygamous working.
Remote teams
#lgbtq-rights
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
LGBT

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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months 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.
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

Reminder: Minimum Wage Hikes Take Effect Tomorrow (July 1)

California cities and counties will increase minimum wage rates on July 1, 2025, requiring employers to stay informed.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Former Milpitas city manager loses termination suit against city

Former City Manager Steve McHarris lost his wrongful termination case against Milpitas City Council, plans to appeal.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MBTA sues union to fire supervisor accused of sexist misconduct

MBTA is suing to overturn an arbitrator's ruling reinstating a supervisor fired for sexual and racist harassment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Telling employee their work is messy is not harassment, London tribunal rules

Performance criticism is essential for improvement and not harassment.
#arbitration-agreements
fromQNS
2 months ago

Krishnan leads push to end city contracts with convicted landscaping company owner - QNS

Calls for termination of contracts with Griffin's Landscaping due to owner's corruption convictions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK firm not racist for rejecting Chinese applicant over security concerns, tribunal rules

The tribunal ruled that denying jobs to Chinese and Russian individuals based on security clearance is not discriminatory.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

California's 'No Robo Bosses Act' advances, taking aim at artificial intelligence in the workplace

When it comes to people's lives and their careers, you don't want these automated decision-making systems to operate without any oversight.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Chef wins 20,000 payout after boss threatened to get him deported

A chef was awarded £20,000 for racial and sexual harassment stemming from his boss's discriminatory remarks and unreasonable work expectations.
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Treasury Warns 6,500 Telework Request Backlog Risks High Costs

Treasury is struggling with a backlog of remote work requests resulting from Trump's executive order, risking penalties.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

H-1B visa: East Bay company agrees to fine over alleged discrimination against U.S. workers

Epik Solutions faces a $72,000 fine after allegedly advertising jobs exclusively for H-1B visa holders, violating anti-discrimination laws aimed at protecting American workers.
European startups
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

A Toronto businessman was fined $410,000 for wage theft, but failed to pay, highlighting enforcement failures in Ontario's labor system.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Des Cahill at centre of RTE's 11m PRSI court case

Des Cahill's landmark case could cost RTÉ €11m, highlighting the ambiguity of employment status for presenters and a significant financial risk for the broadcaster.
UK news
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

Trump administration seeks to pause court order reinstating nearly 1,400 dismissed Education Department employees to continue dismantling efforts.
Social justice
fromCallaborlaw
2 months ago

Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Heightened Burden for Majority-Group Plaintiffs in Title VII Claims

The Supreme Court's ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services eliminates the heightened burden of proof for majority-group plaintiffs in discrimination claims.
#supreme-court
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Straight Woman In Reverse Discrimination' Case

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with straight woman in so-called 'reverse discrimination' case

Supreme Court ruling allows straight individuals to sue for discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Straight Woman In Reverse Discrimination' Case

Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court makes it easier to claim reverse discrimination' in employment

The Supreme Court ruled that lawsuits over reverse discrimination can be brought by majority group members, affirming equal protections under federal law.
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment

The Supreme Court's ruling simplifies the legal process for majority group members alleging reverse discrimination in federal employment cases.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with straight woman in so-called 'reverse discrimination' case

Supreme Court ruling allows straight individuals to sue for discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
3 months 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.
NYC LGBT
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Chef whose colleague thrust into him 'as if he was riding a horse' and let out a 'yee-haw' loses discrimination claim against Dublin nightclub

The tribunal found Odeon Bar did not tolerate sexual harassment, even after acknowledging the incident's inappropriate nature.
#workplace-discrimination
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Valla raises $2.7M to make legal recourse more accessible to employees | TechCrunch

Valla aims to simplify legal support for workers, enabling them to file complaints and negotiate settlements more easily.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

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

The Stone Hilton law firm faced serious allegations of HR violations and toxic workplace culture, highlighted by slurs and abusive behavior.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

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

Dishonesty in job applications can lead to termination for gross misconduct, emphasizing the need for transparency from applicants.
Artificial intelligence
fromCallaborlaw
2 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sighing at a colleague in frustration could be discriminatory, tribunal rules

Nonverbal expressions of frustration can constitute discrimination under equality laws, as ruled by an employment tribunal.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

On Day 10 of SFMTA Trial: When is an alleged bully due millions from his employer?

It speaks to his integrity, Your Honor," said Nancy Harris, a deputy city attorney, when Eduardo Roy, Georgopoulos' lawyer, protested invoking Georgopoulos' second job.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Former Wayfair employee loses age discrimination suit

"The jury's verdict in our favor confirms what we have always known to be true: our organization does not discriminate based on age or any other characteristic."
Boston real estate
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Man With Chronic Bowel Disease Sues Musk's SpaceX for Allegedly Timing His Bathroom Breaks and Firing Him

SpaceX faces a lawsuit over alleged discrimination against an employee with Crohn's disease, claiming improper treatment related to medical accommodations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Google agreed to a $50 million settlement over a class-action lawsuit alleging systemic racial bias against Black employees, affecting over 4,000 employees.
Black Lives Matter
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months 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.
fromNBC4 Washington
3 months ago

Ex-federal worker fired twice describes having insurance canceled, backdated after surgery

I thought under this new administration, because they are fans of what our mission was, when we were offered the Fork, I thought, 'I don't need to take that 'cause I'm safe.'
SF politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

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

The Workplace Relations Commission granted nearly €100,000 to a former secretary dismissed after confronting her employer about his use of a gay dating app and escort website.
UK news
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
3 months 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.
fromCallaborlaw
4 months 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.
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

What Legally Counts as Wrongful Termination? A Lawyer Explains | Entrepreneur

Understanding wrongful termination is crucial for employees to protect their rights and pursue legal action when necessary.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Fire and rehire: the risks and alternatives

Fire and rehire involves dismissing employees only to rehire them under worse conditions, raising ethical concerns and legal implications.
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