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Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Walmart fires 6'4" cisgender woman threatened by man who thought she was trans

Dani Davis, a Walmart employee, was fired after reporting an assault in the women's restroom, deemed a security risk for reporting to the wrong supervisor.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Walmart fires 6'4" cisgender woman threatened by man who thought she was trans

Dani Davis, a Walmart employee, was fired after reporting an assault in the women's restroom, deemed a security risk for reporting to the wrong supervisor.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ill-health costing UK economy 400m a week, union analysis says

Work-related illness costs the UK economy over £400 million a week.
Improved employment rights are essential for economic growth and worker productivity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ill-health costing UK economy 400m a week, union analysis says

Work-related illness costs the UK economy over £400 million a week.
Improved employment rights are essential for economic growth and worker productivity.
#germany
#economic-growth
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Labour's employment reforms 'deeply damaging' for business investment and hiring, warns the CBI

Labour's employment rights reforms threaten business investment and hiring, according to Rupert Soames of the CBI.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Labour's employment reforms 'deeply damaging' for business investment and hiring, warns the CBI

Labour's employment rights reforms threaten business investment and hiring, according to Rupert Soames of the CBI.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Employment rights bill improves Labour's favourability among voters'

Labour's employment rights bill could boost its popularity significantly.
Awareness of the reforms among voters is surprisingly low, despite their popularity.
#legislation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Rayner's employment rights bill advances worker protections but omits crucial features, signaling governmental hesitance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Rayner's employment rights bill advances worker protections but omits crucial features, signaling governmental hesitance.
#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tories seek to exempt pubs, restaurants and sports stadiums from harassment ban

The article discusses a controversial amendment that seeks to exempt hospitality venues from harassment responsibilities amid fears of a 'banter ban'.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tories seek to exempt pubs, restaurants and sports stadiums from harassment ban

The article discusses a controversial amendment that seeks to exempt hospitality venues from harassment responsibilities amid fears of a 'banter ban'.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Strikes at waste collection company due to hit 130,000 customers deferred

"Following acceptance in principle by management of the concerns our members raised in relation to the protection of their terms and conditions of employment if a proposed sale of the company takes place, they have decided to defer strike action scheduled to take place next week," said Siptu divisional organiser, Adrian Kane.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

If you fall into the dialogue of the far right, the far right wins': Spain's deputy PM on the need for workers' rights

Spain's successful labor reforms demonstrate that progressive change can improve employment without increasing unemployment.
#uk-economy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Business

UK business confidence tumbles; China's Xi holds rare meeting with company leaders business live

UK small business confidence has sharply declined due to economic uncertainties and rising costs.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

DOGE wants them 'gone' but makes it hard for federal workers to move on

Federal workers feel trapped by chaotic layoffs under DOGE, impacting their careers and reputations.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

IR35: Government outlines two-pronged approach to umbrella company regulation | Computer Weekly

Government will regulate umbrella companies to ensure employee rights and proper taxation.
Recruitment agencies will now be responsible for PAYE contributions in umbrella company setups.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK risks becoming dumping ground for goods from exploited workers, MPs say

Action is needed to close loopholes allowing exploitation of workers and protect British businesses from unethical competition.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Family Didn't Hire This Nanny Because She Doesn't Want Kids

Not wanting children does not negate one's ability or love for working with them, as illustrated by Bridget Sucala's experience.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labor unions cheer court ruling that blocked Trump's mass firings US politics live

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's mass firings of federal employees, marking a victory for labor unions.
#lawsuit
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Federal workers sue over Elon Musk's threat to fire them if they don't explain their accomplishments

UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Fears grow over Workers' Rights Bill as small firms warn of job cuts

Proposed Employment Rights Bill may lead to job losses in small businesses.
Two-thirds of small firms would freeze hiring due to new measures.
FSB argues for a reversion to a one-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal.
fromFortune
5 months ago

Walmart must pay a truck driver $35 million after firing him and accusing him of fraud after an accident

"The notion that someone possibly performing daily activities outside of their work restrictions amounts to fraud is preposterous," Fonseca's complaint said. "Yet, even if an employee with work restrictions inadvertently violates them, this does not amount to fraud in the workplace."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

UC says federal law prevents it from hiring undocumented students. A lawsuit seeks to change that

The lawsuit argues that the UC system's hiring policies are discriminatory, calling for a court ruling that would enable undocumented students to work legally under state law.
Education
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