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Judge Greenlights Class Action Suit Against Tesla Alleging Systemic Racial Discrimination

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The workers allege that the company failed to address widespread racial discrimination and harassment at its Fremont factory, according to a report published by Reuters. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and is being led by former assembly line worker Marcus Vaughn.

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Secret AI cameras have been tracking the emotions and demographics of rail passengers

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” Big Brother Watch has since filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data privacy watchdog. “AI cannot accurately read emotions,” she asserted. Experts in the field of technology and law also voiced their concerns.

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Chaotic Government Layoffs Delaying Delivery Of Vital Unemployment Benefits

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A lawsuit filed by multiple state attorneys general asserts that the chaotic and unnotified nature of these firings has created significant strain on state unemployment systems, which are already underfunded and under resourced. As an example, Jacob Bushno, a veteran fired from his position at the U.S.

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Don’t overreach with arbitration agreements

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The driver filed a discrimination charge based on age and sex against Uber with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. In March 2023, the driver filed an amended charge with the PHRC, asserting Uber’s background-check policy had a disparate impact on Black and Hispanic men. In January 2023, the PHRC reopened the case.

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Concerned About the Executive Orders and Memos for Federal Employees? Consider Joining a Union

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27 memo from the OMB, all federal agencies are required to submit a plan to OMB and OPM that details how they plan to return employees to in-person work. 3 that stated hybrid working arrangements outlined in union contracts should be ignored by agencies in order to meet compliance with the executive order.

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Justices Consider Changing Rules For Workplace “Reverse Discrimination” Lawsuits

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Ames said she had a gay supervisor in 2019 when she was passed over for a promotion in favor of a gay woman and demoted in favor of a gay man both of whom, she asserted, were less qualified than her. Department leaders said Ames lacked the vision and leadership skills needed for the new position, according to court filings.

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