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Business
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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
1 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
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.
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
Law
fromCallaborlaw
4 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
4 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.
fromQNS
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#sweden
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago
EU data protection

How Sweden wants to make it easier to change employers on a work permit

Sweden will allow work permit holders to switch employers without needing a new permit, effective May 21, 2026.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
Social justice

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

Social justice
fromNew York Post
2 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
1 month ago
Social justice

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

Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

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

One doesn't need to look far to notice that for many people, seeking legal recourse feels so daunting and complex that many just don't try to.
Startup companies
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.
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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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
2 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
#reproductive-rights
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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromKqed
3 months ago

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

If they’re raising a child, especially a young child, or caring for an elder with medical conditions, they would have concerns about returning to work.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people

Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people in a raid on Mt. Baker Roofing, targeting undocumented workers and illegal employment.
fromwww.thelocal.de
10 months ago

Four steps to take straight away after losing your job in Germany

In moments of economic hardship, layoffs become common, but they pose unique challenges for expatriates in Germany, raising serious concerns over residency status and employability.
Germany news
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Women in technology
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

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

A Christian influencer was dismissed for sharing a misogynistic video and lost her wrongful dismissal claim against the school.
Retirement
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under changes to employment law

The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025 allows employees to work until the State Pension Age of 66 regardless of contractual retirement ages.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Compulsory retirement at 65 to become thing of past under minister's plan

The Bill enables workers to stay employed until the State pension begins, addressing mandatory retirement at 65.
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

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

Democratic infighting distracts from real issues.
Not shutting down the government had positive impacts.
Focus should shift to the real threats rather than internal party conflict.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

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

Niamh Farrell, a music teacher, is fighting to save her job amid a High Court battle stemming from a mistaken identity case.
fromCalifornia Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
1 year ago

PAGA Reform: AB 2288 and SB 92 Passed

Under the new bills, plaintiffs must prove that they experienced the same Labor Code violations they seek to pursue on behalf of other employees, imposing more restrictive standing requirements.
Law
#federal-workers
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Judges Have Ordered Federal Workers Back on the Job. Now What?

Last month, thousands of probationary federal employees were fired by the Trump administration, but recent court rulings ordered their reinstatement and back pay.
Privacy professionals
SF politics
fromTheregister
4 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.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 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.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 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.
#federal-workforce
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Media industry
fromCreative Bloq
4 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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
4 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.
fromABA Journal
5 months ago

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

U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar stated that Spitalnick "faces an uphill climb to plead an actual or imminent injury—a climb she ultimately fails to summit," highlighting the insufficiency of her allegations regarding application readiness.
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