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Fox Newssports3 days ago
Justice Department Refers MLB to EEOC Over Giants Players' Bible Verse Caps
The U.S. Department of Justice has referred Major League Baseball to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after the league warned three San Francisco Giants pitchers for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps. The referral cites potential religious accommodation issues u…
theconversation.comworld5 days ago
Reform UK Proposes Women and Motherhood Protection Act Ahead of Makerfield Byelection
The party says the new law would replace the 2010 Equality Act while keeping equal pay for equal work and extending maternity unfair-dismissal claims from three to 12 months. Unions say the plan would remove equal pay for work of equal value.
insurancejournal.compolitics6 days ago
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over EEOC changes to gender identity cases
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's decision to alter how it handles workplace discrimination claims involving gender identity. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction and that the plaintiff lacked standing to brin…
Washington Examinerpolitics7 days ago
Justice Department letter questions EEOC disparate impact guidance
The Justice Department sent an opinion letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stating that the agency's current interpretation of disparate impact liability is unconstitutional. The letter does not alter statutes or Supreme Court precedent but signals a potential f…
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
Justice Department opinion finds EEOC disparate impact policies unconstitutional
The Department of Justice issued a 25-page opinion this week stating that EEOC disparate impact policies violate the Constitution by pressuring employers into race-based decisions. The opinion cites recent Supreme Court rulings and could influence future litigation.
blackenterprise.compolitics20 days ago
EEOC Proposes Ending Annual Workforce Data Collection and 1979 Regulation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has submitted two proposals to the White House that would end its annual collection of employee demographic data and rescind a 1979 regulation on voluntary affirmative action plans. The changes would alter how the agency enforces federa…
morningstaronline.co.ukworld20 days ago
Tribunal orders Nuffield Health to pay £149,000 to personal trainer for unfair dismissal and unpaid holiday
An employment tribunal found all of Beth Littlewood's complaints against Nuffield Health well-founded, including unauthorised wage deductions and holiday pay miscalculation. The panel ordered the company to pay her about £149,000 after she represented herself through years of gri…
pakistantoday.com.pkworld26 days ago
Individuals Fired Over Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk Win Settlements
Several people terminated after posting criticism of Charlie Kirk following his death have received more than $2.2 million through First Amendment settlements this year. Additional cases are pending in multiple states.
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financialpost.compolitics26 days ago
Oklahoma firm settles COVID vaccine mandate lawsuit for $4.25 million
A.G. Equipment Co. agreed to pay 43 former employees after they sued over a workplace requirement to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The settlement also requires the company to update training on religious and disability accommodations.
nationalpost.combusiness30 days ago
California State University Agrees to $12 Million Settlement in Gender Harassment Cases
California State University will pay $12 million to settle gender harassment and retaliation claims filed by two former administrators at its San Bernardino campus. The agreement resolves a lawsuit that followed a $6 million jury verdict against the university system in October 2…
bbc.co.ukworld30 days ago
Veterinary Surgeon Wins Over £12,000 After Tribunal Finds Unfair Dismissal
An employment tribunal awarded Michelle Beckett £12,758 after ruling that CVS breached its duty of care by pursuing disciplinary action against her. The panel found that the company had failed to follow its own procedures during her phased return to work.
The Bbcworld32 days ago
Employment tribunal delays reach five years for unfair dismissal claims
Backlogs in England and Wales now stand at nearly 72,000 cases. Unfair dismissal claims filed today may wait up to five years for a full hearing.
indianexpress.comfinance35 days ago
Leeds Tribunal Rules NHS Policy on Transgender Staff Facilities Created Hostile Environment
A Leeds Employment Tribunal found that an NHS policy allowing transgender staff to use facilities matching their chosen gender constituted harassment on the grounds of biological sex. The ruling followed a complaint by an unnamed Muslim woman employed by the NHS who objected to t…
orlandoweekly.compolitics37 days ago
EEOC Sues Chick-fil-A Franchisee for Firing Manager Who Refused Saturday Shifts
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Hatch Trick Inc, a Chick-fil-A franchisee operating multiple locations in Austin, Texas. The lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law by refusing to accommodate an employee's Saturday Sabbath observance a…
The Guardianai39 days ago
Chinese Court Awards Compensation to Worker Replaced by AI
A court in Hangzhou ruled that a technology company wrongly fired a quality assurance supervisor after determining artificial intelligence could perform his duties. The court ordered the company to pay the worker 260,000 yuan in compensation. The case has drawn attention amid con…
espn.co.uksports46 days ago
EFL Referees Ruled Self-Employed by Tribunal in HMRC Tax Dispute
A tax tribunal ruled that English football referees in League One, League Two and lower divisions are self-employed, not employees of Professional Game Match Officials Limited. The decision ends HMRC's pursuit of £584,000 in unpaid taxes for matches between 2014 and 2016. GB News…
thewrap.compolitics46 days agoUpdated
EEOC Sues New York Times Alleging Race and Sex Discrimination in Promotions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday claiming The New York Times denied a promotion to a white male editor to meet race and sex representation goals. The suit seeks backpay and alleges violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.…
insurancejournal.compolitics46 days ago
EEOC Sues New York Times for Alleged Discrimination Against White Male Employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit Tuesday alleging the newspaper denied a promotion to a White man to meet diversity targets. The complaint centers on the deputy real estate editor role and internal hiring policies dating to 2021. The New York Times said its…
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France 24politics51 days agoUpdated
French Government Proposes Labor Day Exemption for Bakeries and Florists
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited a bakery on May 1, 2026, to buy baguettes, highlighting a government bill to allow bakeries and florists to open on Labor Day with double pay and voluntary written consent from employees. Unions oppose the measure, arguing it could…
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