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#employment-law
fromIndependent
10 hours ago
UK news

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

A woman was awarded nearly €100,000 after being dismissed for confronting her employer about inappropriate behavior.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland

Providence Relents After Ordering Nursing Instructors to Cross Picket Lines

A nursing instructor was pressured to work as replacement labor during a strike, facing possible job loss if she refused.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Women in technology

Woman unfairly dismissed from M&S because she was pregnant, tribunal rules

A woman was wrongfully dismissed due to her pregnancy, demonstrating employment rights enforcement in action.
fromFast Company
8 months 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.
fromBarrons
8 months 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.
fromIndependent
10 hours ago
UK news

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

A woman was awarded nearly €100,000 after being dismissed for confronting her employer about inappropriate behavior.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
Portland

Providence Relents After Ordering Nursing Instructors to Cross Picket Lines

A nursing instructor was pressured to work as replacement labor during a strike, facing possible job loss if she refused.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
Women in technology

Woman unfairly dismissed from M&S because she was pregnant, tribunal rules

A woman was wrongfully dismissed due to her pregnancy, demonstrating employment rights enforcement in action.
fromFast Company
8 months 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.
fromBarrons
8 months 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#employment-law
#discrimination
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Discriminated against for being heterosexual? The war on diversity returns to the US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is examining a case that questions how workplace discrimination claims are validated for majority groups, like heterosexuals.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Cancer survivor denied full-time NYC fashion job over 'health issues,' fired days before surgery, lawsuit alleges: 'She wants a slave'

A fashion executive allegedly discriminated against a designer due to his cancer survivor status in a lawsuit.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Florida Senate pushes ahead with 'don't say gay at work' bill after seemingly brushing it aside

Florida Senate revives bill restricting pronoun use for public employees, stirring public concern over discrimination.
fromFast Company
13 hours ago
EU data protection

How Trump weakened the EEOC in just 100 days

The EEOC continues to recover significant amounts for workers despite budget constraints, but is facing challenges due to political influences that undermine its authority.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months 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.
fromCallaborlaw
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sexual Harassment Claims Covered Under the EFAA Exempt Entire Case from Arbitration

The EFAA exempts claims of sexual harassment from arbitration, allowing plaintiffs to pursue their cases in court.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Discriminated against for being heterosexual? The war on diversity returns to the US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is examining a case that questions how workplace discrimination claims are validated for majority groups, like heterosexuals.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Cancer survivor denied full-time NYC fashion job over 'health issues,' fired days before surgery, lawsuit alleges: 'She wants a slave'

A fashion executive allegedly discriminated against a designer due to his cancer survivor status in a lawsuit.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

Florida Senate pushes ahead with 'don't say gay at work' bill after seemingly brushing it aside

Florida Senate revives bill restricting pronoun use for public employees, stirring public concern over discrimination.
fromFast Company
13 hours ago
EU data protection

How Trump weakened the EEOC in just 100 days

The EEOC continues to recover significant amounts for workers despite budget constraints, but is facing challenges due to political influences that undermine its authority.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months 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.
fromCallaborlaw
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sexual Harassment Claims Covered Under the EFAA Exempt Entire Case from Arbitration

The EFAA exempts claims of sexual harassment from arbitration, allowing plaintiffs to pursue their cases in court.
more#discrimination
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Navigating a Career and Mental Health With Chronic Illness

Chronic health conditions significantly impact workers' physical and mental health, making awareness of workplace rights and accommodations crucial.
#elon-musk
US news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Elon Musk orders US federal workers to 'detail their work accomplishments' by Monday or resign

Musk's emails demand work summaries from federal employees, threatening termination for non-response.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Musk's 'What did you do last week?' inquiry gets early answer: a lawsuit

Federal employees are suing to contest Musk's email demanding job justification, arguing it threatens job security and violates workplace laws.
fromFast Company
7 months 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.
US news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Elon Musk orders US federal workers to 'detail their work accomplishments' by Monday or resign

Musk's emails demand work summaries from federal employees, threatening termination for non-response.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Musk's 'What did you do last week?' inquiry gets early answer: a lawsuit

Federal employees are suing to contest Musk's email demanding job justification, arguing it threatens job security and violates workplace laws.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
7 months ago

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#elon-musk
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Scottish secretary becomes first cabinet minister to take full paternity leave

Ian Murray's paternity leave emphasizes its importance for familial bonding and workplace culture change.
#remote-work
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive

NLRB's complaint underscores Grindr's alleged violation of labor laws concerning unionization and heavy-handed return-to-office requirements.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Remote teams

Grindr targeted nascent union with return-to-office ultimatum, labor board alleges

Grindr's back-to-office policy was deemed unlawful retaliation against staff attempting to form a union.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

British workers demand legal right to overtime pay and 'Right to Switch Off' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over 30% of British workers want legal rights for automatic overtime and a right to switch off after work hours.
fromEngadget
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive

NLRB's complaint underscores Grindr's alleged violation of labor laws concerning unionization and heavy-handed return-to-office requirements.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Remote teams

Grindr targeted nascent union with return-to-office ultimatum, labor board alleges

Grindr's back-to-office policy was deemed unlawful retaliation against staff attempting to form a union.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months 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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Remote teams

British workers demand legal right to overtime pay and 'Right to Switch Off' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over 30% of British workers want legal rights for automatic overtime and a right to switch off after work hours.
more#remote-work
California
fromKqed
3 months ago

New Laws Go Into Effect In California | KQED

New California laws effective January 1, 2025, include minimum wage increases and strengthened employee rights regarding political and religious meetings.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Starbucks is on the cusp of a major barista strike

Starbucks' largest union has voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike due to unresolved labor disputes and inadequate pay negotiations.
#apple
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Apple Manager Accuses Company of Spying on Employees: Lawsuit | Entrepreneur

Apple is being sued for allegedly surveilling employees and invading their privacy through personal data collection, even outside of work.
fromSpokesman.com
5 months ago
Apple

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple is facing allegations of illegally stifling employee discussions about pay and workplace issues, as per a complaint filed with the NLRB.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Apple Manager Accuses Company of Spying on Employees: Lawsuit | Entrepreneur

Apple is being sued for allegedly surveilling employees and invading their privacy through personal data collection, even outside of work.
fromSpokesman.com
5 months ago
Apple

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple is facing allegations of illegally stifling employee discussions about pay and workplace issues, as per a complaint filed with the NLRB.
more#apple
#sexual-harassment
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months 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.
fromAxios
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gretchen Carlson continues #MeToo fight with new NDA tracker

Gretchen Carlson's group launches a corporate scorecard to expose how businesses use NDAs and arbitration to silence employees regarding harassment.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
4 months ago

Gretchen Carlson continues #MeToo fight with new NDA tracker

Gretchen Carlson's group launches a corporate scorecard to expose how businesses use NDAs and arbitration to silence employees regarding harassment.
more#sexual-harassment
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Woman fired after returning from maternity leave pregnant-again-gets $37,000 payout

A mother fired for being pregnant while on maternity leave won over £28,700 in compensation for unfair dismissal.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

'Old people' not wanted at Hallmark, claims ageism lawsuit

The article discusses a lawsuit alleging age discrimination at Hallmark against a 79-year-old casting director who claims she was wrongfully terminated.
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boss at Meta urged to end alleged 'union busting' tactics ahead of strike action

Connect members protest against Meta's alleged undermining of union activities and shift changes, initiating a work stoppage.
fromwww.sacbee.com
7 months ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California bill banning captive audience,' anti-union work meetings

New law prohibits mandatory workplace meetings with political or religious messaging, protecting employees' rights.
Employers can be fined for coercing employees into attending captive audience meetings.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months 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.
Business
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

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.
fromNZ Herald
8 months 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.
fromQueerty
8 months 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.
fromNew York Post
8 months 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months 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.
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