Tag #Compensation

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RD4U Opens Compensation Claims for Families of Ukrainian War Victims

The Hague-based RD4U, a Council of Europe initiative, now accepts applications for compensation from families of Ukrainians killed by the Russian invasion, adding to its existing program for material damage claims, with applications submitted electronically; compensation will be paid post-war.

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UK Vaccine Injury Payment Scheme Faces Criticism for Delays and Insufficient Compensation

The UK's Covid-19 vaccine damage payment scheme is criticized for being "inadequate and inefficient," with thousands of claims delayed and many recipients finding the £120,000 payout insufficient, prompting calls for reform.

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Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction Faces $8.5 Billion Challenge

Six weeks after a ceasefire ended the Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon faces an $8.5 billion reconstruction challenge, with 99,209 housing units damaged (18% destroyed), while Hezbollah offers partial compensation but the Lebanese government lacks resources and international aid remains uncertain.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Pharmacists' Assistants Strike Again Over Wages

Pharmacists' assistants in the Netherlands are staging a second national strike this week, demanding a 6% retroactive pay raise, a 2% year-end bonus, and inflation-adjusted salaries due to wage stagnation and low reimbursement rates from insurance companies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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£28 Billion Motor Finance Mis-selling Compensation Bill Looms

The Court of Appeal's ruling on unlawful commission payments in motor finance deals could cost lenders £28 billion in compensation, impacting firms like Lloyds Banking Group (£4.2 billion) and Close Brothers Group (£460 million), with a December 4th deadline for final responses to complaints.

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Spanish Church Launches Compensation Plan for Clerical Abuse Victims

The Spanish Catholic Church launched a new plan to compensate victims of clerical sexual abuse, despite prior refusal to do so, creating a commission to review cases and offer reparations. However, the plan faces criticism for its lack of independence, transparency, and potential for further delayin...

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UK to Repeal Legacy Act, Potentially Paying Compensation to Gerry Adams

The UK government plans to repeal parts of the Legacy Act, potentially leading to compensation for Gerry Adams and others unlawfully detained in the 1970s, following a Supreme Court ruling and subsequent legal challenges. This decision has been criticized by some but is justified by the government a...

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Duitse Katholieke Kerk krijgt kritiek op ontoereikende vergoedingen voor slachtoffers van seksueel misbruik

Vijftien jaar nadat het schandaal rond het Canisius-Kolleg in 2008 wijdverspreid seksueel misbruik en verzwijgingen binnen de Duitse Katholieke Kerk aan het licht bracht, eisen slachtoffers een door de staat benoemde bemiddelaar en een hogere vergoeding. Ze wijzen op ontoereikende uitbetalingen en e...

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Gender Equality
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Pay Transparency: Legal Protections vs. Cultural Stigmas

The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' right to discuss salaries, but cultural stigmas persist, impacting workplace trust and fairness; while the military's transparent pay system contrasts with civilian practices, highlighting the need for increased organizational transparency to impr...

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Pensioner Faces £6 Million Tunnel Access After Road Project

Brian Garlick, a pensioner whose home is near the A417 Missing Link road project, will need to access his property via a £4-£6 million tunnel after the project's completion in 2027, as National Highways withdrew an offer to buy his property.

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Passenger Rights for Delayed or Canceled Flights in the UK

In the UK, if your flight is delayed or canceled, airlines must provide alternatives or refunds; compensation depends on the cause and notice given, with amounts varying by flight distance (up to £220-£520 per person).

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Jigjiga Road Widening Project Displaces Businesses, Raises Concerns

A road widening project in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, has displaced businesses, causing significant financial losses for some owners who received no compensation or prior notice; the project, part of a nationwide initiative costing 3.5 billion Ethiopian birr, highlights the need for improved communication a...

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