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What Was SpaceX’s Argument Against the US Labor Board and Why Did It Fail? 

What Was SpaceX’s Argument Against the US Labor Board and Why Did It Fail? 

SpaceX is now facing some legal trouble after the firing of eight engineers who had disapproved of Elon Musk and claimed the firm was permitting discrimination against women. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made

Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Preference for Cheaper Foreign Workers

Meta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Preference for Cheaper Foreign Workers

The legal system has mandated that Meta Platforms face a class-action lawsuit showing how they use hiring practices that favor overseas workers instead of American citizens. US Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler gave the green light

German Postal Workers Settle Salary Increase After Strikes

German Postal Workers Settle Salary Increase After Strikes

According to an agreement between Deutsche Post and the Verdi trade union, German postal employees will receive a raise in salaries. The agreement implies an increase of 2 %  in wages in April 2025 and

Metal Workers to Stage Nationwide Strike on March 28 Over Expired Contract

Metal Workers to Stage Nationwide Strike on March 28 Over Expired Contract

The Italian metalworking trade union organizations have declared an eight-hour national strike that begins March 28 because their national labor contract expired. The three leading union groups FIM CISL, FIOM CGIL, and UILM UIL validated

Protecting Workers from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Protecting Workers from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation

Every worker has the right to a safe and fair workplace. Nonetheless, many employees suffer discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment. Workers are protected by both federal and state laws and must be treated with respect.

Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

Zero-Hour Contract Ban to Include Agency Workers Under New UK Employment Bill

The British government made a significant policy change with new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill that blocked zero-hour contract abuse for agency employees. Employers must promise agency staff a specific weekly working schedule before

China takes countermeasures as US tariffs on Chinese goods take effect

China takes countermeasures as US tariffs on Chinese goods take effect

China has just announced that it is going to impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some US goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 US companies. These retaliatory measures come as

Bright Hospitality to Invest Rs 36 Crore, Create 500 Jobs, and Expand with 12+ New Restaurants by FY27

Bright Hospitality to Invest Rs 36 Crore, Create 500 Jobs, and Expand with 12+ New Restaurants by FY27

Bright Hospitality leads the restaurant market with its announcement of a Rs 36 crore expansion operation. The company wants to open 12-15 new restaurant outlets in this fiscal year through its five brands to hire

Ola Electric Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Struggling Profits and Rising Competition

Ola Electric Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Struggling Profits and Rising Competition

Ola Electric, one of the leading electric scooter manufacturers in India has laid off over 1000 employees in the restructuring process to reduce rising costs and losses. So far, layoffs across the different departments have

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

The Gender Pay Gap: An Analysis of Why It Continues to Persist and Suggestions for Addressing It

On average, women worldwide earn roughly about 20% less than their male counterparts for work of equal value. Though action has been taken to address the widening gender gap, very little has moved in the