Author: Employnews
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WORKPLACE SAFETY These workers’ jobs are most at risk around the world
This article was originally published in the International Monetary Fund’s blog. Mariya Brussevich is an economist in the IMF’s Asia Pacific Department. Era Dabla-Norris is a Division Chief of the As…
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Workplace discrimination ‘No final victory’: Five years after same-sex marriage ruling, inroads have been made. But uncertainty looms
CLOSE The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed that marriages between two men or two women were protected by the constitution marks its five year anniversary. USA TODAYA Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in 2015 brought hope for many couples, a sentiment of equality, and – perhaps above all else – an expectation for a better…
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Sexual harassment Judge dismisses harassment lawsuit against Wynn Resorts
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine women who allege they were sexually harassed by former casino mogul Steve WynnBy MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated PressJuly 18, 2020, 3:55 AM3 min readLAS VEGAS — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by nine women who alleged they were sexually harassed by former…
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Violence at work Seattle protesters: We are here to dismantle systemic racism
Protesters that have been active in an “occupied” protest zone near downtown Seattle held a news conference saying the goal of their movement is to dismantle systemic racismBy LISA BAUMANN Associated PressJune 26, 2020, 2:14 AM3 min readSEATTLE — Protesters that have been active in an “occupied” protest zone near downtown Seattle held a news…
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WORKPLACE SAFETY An internal Amazon memo shows how closely it’s tracking coronavirus data at warehouses
(CNN Business)For months, Amazon has refused to reveal data on the number of coronavirus cases inside its warehouses by claiming the data itself “isn’t particularly useful,” frustrating workers and c…
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Workplace discrimination What civil rights groups want from Facebook boycott: Stop hate speech and harassment of Black users
CLOSE Carolyn Wysinger is a teacher and activist who says Facebook censors her from discussing racism online, sometimes locking her out of her account. USA TODAYT’Nae Parker, a Black activist who’s been on Facebook since college, almost always has the app open on her phone, spending hours each day helping her community in South Carolina – that…
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Sexual harassment Lawmakers call for military changes after soldier’s death
Members of Congress are joining advocates for women in calling for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassmentJuly 21, 2020, 11:16 PM3 min readWASHINGTON — Members of Congress joined advocates for women Tuesday to continue the call for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment following the…
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Workplace discrimination Facebook diversity report: Efforts still failing Black and Hispanic employees, especially women
CLOSE After six years of pledges to close the racial gap, Facebook still struggles to hire, promote and retain Black and other underrepresented minorities. USA TODAYAfter years of pledges to close the racial gap, Facebook is still struggling to hire, promote and retain Black employees at a critical moment in corporate America’s reckoning with systemic inequities.From 2013…
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WORKPLACE SAFETY Amazon giving $500 million in one-time bonuses to front-line workers as a ‘thank you’
(CNN Business)Amazon is giving out more than $500 million as a “Thank You bonus” to front-line workers who were with the company throughout the month of June, a move that comes after the e-commerce g…
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Sexual harassment Games maker Ubisoft shakes up staff amid misconduct probe
French gaming giant Ubisoft is parting ways with its creative director and two other executives following an internal investigation of misconduct and media reports of sexual harassmentJuly 12, 2020, 1:30 PM2 min readPARIS — French gaming giant Ubisoft is parting ways with its creative director and two other executives and promising zero tolerance for “toxic”…