EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.
2023-08-25 07:25
McDonald's, CEO must face ex-security executive's race bias claims
By Daniel Wiessner A federal judge in Chicago on Tuesday refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing McDonald's Corp
2023-08-23 04:48
Starbucks must pay another $2.7 million to employee who said she was fired for being White
A New Jersey court ordered Starbucks to pay an additional $2.7 million to a former employee who successfully sued the company for wrongful termination, claiming she was fired for being White.
2023-08-18 00:20
Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US
White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.
2023-07-21 22:51
US farm agency opens applications for $2.2 billion in discrimination payments
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON The Biden administration will begin accepting applications for $2.2 billion in financial assistance for
2023-07-08 00:16
U.S. Supreme Court to consider scope of workplace bias law
By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether workers can bring discrimination lawsuits
2023-07-01 01:50
Dutch human rights body: ASML may follow US export rules when hiring
AMSTERDAM Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML may refuse job applicants on the basis of their nationality when
2023-06-27 05:15
Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6 million to a manager who says she was fired for being White
A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being White.
2023-06-15 00:51
Facebook faces new allegations of gender discrimination in its delivery of job ads. Research by human rights group suggests it's a global concern
Facebook-parent Meta is the subject of four new complaints from human rights groups in Europe alleging that the algorithm it uses to target users with companies' job advertisements is discriminatory. Nonprofit Global Witness shared new research with CNN that it says shows the algorithm distributing job ads is based on gender stereotypes, and that it appears to be a global issue.
2023-06-12 14:25
Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over alleged discrimination of passenger on flight from China
Cathay Pacific Airways said Tuesday it had fired three cabin crew members after a passenger complained of discrimination on a flight from mainland China, an incident that angered Hong Kong officials and underscored the pressure on the city's flag carrier to please Beijing.
2023-05-24 15:19
New York passes bill banning weight discrimination
Victoria Abraham graduated from New York University last year, ready to enter the job market. She is a self-proclaimed "fat activist" who has found her voice as a content creator online, but has concerns about applying for new job.
2023-05-12 03:53
Activision Blizzard King Employees Plan Walkout Against Attacks on Civil Liberties
Activision Blizzard King employees have planned a walkout protest against the United States’ governments attacks on civil and reproductive rights of its citizens.
2023-04-10 15:38