#workplace-rights

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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

This Woman Is Going Viral For Sharing The Brutal Truth About Being A Working Mother In America

The US only provides 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave, impacting new parents' ability to bond with their newborns.
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Davis Polk associate says he was fired after refusing to stop publishing columns on legal issues

An associate at Davis Polk was fired for publishing columns on legal issues, citing internal policy restrictions on employee speech.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'The only evidence my pregnancy ever existed' - Senator holds photo of seven-week scan during debate on bereavement leave for miscarriage

Parents should be entitled to bereavement leave after miscarriage.
fromFortune
1 month ago

How California is trying to regulate AI in the workplace through a 'No Robo Bosses' bill

The act will be a first-of-its-kind as it places significant restrictions on the use of AI in the workplace. This will require businesses to take a closer look at their AI systems, including regular audits, and to ensure they are using these systems transparently and in compliance with state regulations.
US politics
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

LGBTQ+, intersex households have lower income than others: study

LGBTQ+ households earn significantly less than non-LGBTQ+ households, nearing a 15% wage gap that leads to substantial income loss.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

In-N-Out former employee files $3-million lawsuit, saying he was fired over his hairstyle

The lawsuit claims In-N-Out Burger violated the CROWN Act by enforcing a dress code that discriminatively targeted Elijah Obeng for his Black hairstyle.
Black Lives Matter
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.
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
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

IVF parents should have right to paid fertility leave, says GMB union

Workers undergoing IVF treatment should have paid fertility leave and flexible working arrangements according to GMB union.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court sides with heterosexual woman in reverse discrimination' case

The Supreme Court ruling allows individuals from majority backgrounds to pursue claims of reverse discrimination, thereby potentially reshaping the definition of discrimination in the workplace.
Social justice
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.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape

Four former housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of repeated sexual assault while working for him, seeking $50 million in damages.
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
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months 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.
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