Half of the mass attacks in the United States from 2016-2020 were sparked by personal, domestic or workplace disputes, according to a new U.S. Secret Service report that aims to prevent violence by identifying warning signs.
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Amazon workers’ union victory upheld by U.S. labor board director
A U.S. labor board director has upheld Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) workers’ landmark union victory at a warehouse in New York, according to a decision issued Wednesday, bringing the online retailer closer to having to bargain with staff on a contract.
Justices seek government’s input on scope of workplace bias law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked the Biden administration to weigh in on whether a paid suspension or a transfer can form the basis of a claim under the federal law banning workplace discrimination.
Pfizer defeats race-bias lawsuit over minority fellowship program
A federal judge on Friday tossed a lawsuit by a group of medical professionals alleging a fellowship program established by Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to improve diversity within its higher ranks discriminates against white and Asian-American applicants.
Twitter asks some laid off workers to come back, Bloomberg reports
After Twitter Inc laid off roughly half its staff on Friday following Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition, the company is now reaching out to dozens of employees who lost their jobs and asking them to return, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
Ex-Kirkland associate’s bias case packs a punch, but will it succeed?
You don’t need to convince me that gender bias remains a deep-rooted problem in the legal profession.
Tesla seeks full retrial in factory worker’s race bias lawsuit
Tesla Inc has asked a California federal judge who set aside a $137 million jury verdict in a factory worker’s race discrimination case to order a completely new trial, arguing that proceeding with a narrower trial just on the issue of damages would be unconstitutional.
Starbucks sued for accusing unionized workers of assault, kidnapping
Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) was sued on Monday by eight employees at a unionized South Carolina store who said the company falsely accused them of criminal conduct after they demanded a raise from their manager.
Amazon workers’ ballots to be counted Tuesday in retailer’s 4th union vote this year
The outcome of Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) fourth union election this year is expected as early as Tuesday, when U.S. labor board officials begin counting ballots that workers in an upstate New York warehouse submitted over the past week.
Apple workers vote to unionize second U.S. store
Apple Inc retail workers voted to form a union at an Oklahoma location, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said on Friday, making it the tech giant’s second U.S. store to organize.
How Grammarly Is Leading the Future of Effective Workplace Communication
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How Texas’ abortion ban hurts Big Oil’s effort to transform its workforce
As Texas officials moved to restrict abortion, promote Christianity in schools and the state’s power grid teetered on collapse, oil worker Steven Beaman and his wife Hayley Hollands decided it was time to live elsewhere.
Harvard says didn’t need to notify insurer about Asian discrimination lawsuit
The insurance dispute stems from a case filed in November 2014 by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), which the U.S. Supreme Court will hear next month.
Former New York Governor Cuomo sued by ex-aide for alleged sexual harassment
A one-time aide to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against him in federal court alleging a pattern of sexual harassment while she worked in his office.
Single unwanted kiss supports cop’s harassment lawsuit, court says
Supervisor’s kiss “close enough” to sexual harassment, court rules
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