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Long-Term Furlough and Unemployment ‘Scarring’ Workers
Workers who have been on furlough or unemployed for long periods due to the pandemic need greater financial and job-seeking support from the government, according to a report from the Resolution Foundation. Almost two million workers have been out of work or receiving furlough for six months, it said. The think tank found that 700,000 […]
USERRA Sometimes Requires Paid Leave for Reservists, 7th Cir. Rules
USERRA forbids civilian employers from discriminating against employees because of their past or present military service.
Imperial College Top Executives Under Scrutiny for Bullying
Two university leaders are under formal investigation by the Office for Students after accusations of bullying staff.
Western Digital to Pay $7.75m to Settle Claims It Paid Women Less Than Men
The tech industry has a long history of dealing with accusations of pay inequality based on gender and minority status.
Worker Wins Race Discrimination Claim at Curry Supplier
Mr. Sorby worked for Bradford Management Services at Mumtaz Foods in Bradford, which supplies meals to Indian restaurants and supermarkets.
Employee Says New Jersey-based Employer Retaliated Against Him for Taking Leave for Coronavirus
News Brief: A former marketing director for New Jersey-based health system Alaris Health has sued the company alleging that it unlawfully fired him after he attempted to return to work following a COVID-19 infection (Domenech v. Alaris Health, LLC, et. al, No. HUD-L-000056-21 (N.J. Jan. 6, 2021)). The plaintiff joined Alaris in 2017, per the […]
Pay Issues, Harassment and Safety Risks Blight Cleaning Sector
“Dangerous” working conditions were experienced by 60% of cleaning staff, including 38% who were asked to work without proper equipment.
Irked GM Plant Workers File Petition Against ‘Illegitimate’ Closure
The ‘legal entity’ of General Motors is apparently being sold to Great Wall Motors
Workers’ Rights May Be Looked at, Business Secretary Confirms
Kwasi Kwarteng confirms that the government is looking at workers’ rights now that the UK does not need to follow EU directives – but has insisted there will not be a ‘bonfire of rights’.
Court Grants Request for HR Employee to Testify in AU Athletics Race Discrimination Case
The lawsuit alleges that Nakhid was denied an interview.