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Australian Court Orders ABC to Pay Additional Penalty in Journalist Firing Case
An Australian court ordered the ABC to pay an additional $98,900 to journalist Antoinette Lattouf, whose termination over a social media post criticizing Israel's Gaza war was deemed unlawful, bringing the total penalty to $145,000.
Australian Court Orders ABC to Pay Additional Penalty in Journalist Firing Case
An Australian court ordered the ABC to pay an additional $98,900 to journalist Antoinette Lattouf, whose termination over a social media post criticizing Israel's Gaza war was deemed unlawful, bringing the total penalty to $145,000.
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36% Bias Score
German Labor Law: Suspicion-Based Dismissal and Reinstatement
In Germany, employers can issue suspicion-based dismissals if they have a plausible suspicion of employee misconduct, even if the suspicion is later disproven; however, while legally possible, actual reinstatement is rare.
German Labor Law: Suspicion-Based Dismissal and Reinstatement
In Germany, employers can issue suspicion-based dismissals if they have a plausible suspicion of employee misconduct, even if the suspicion is later disproven; however, while legally possible, actual reinstatement is rare.
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16% Bias Score
Supreme Court Limits Wrongful Dismissal Compensation in Spain
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled against additional compensation beyond statutory amounts in wrongful dismissal cases, rejecting interpretations that used the European Social Charter to justify higher payouts and sparking criticism from unions but praise from employers.
Supreme Court Limits Wrongful Dismissal Compensation in Spain
The Spanish Supreme Court ruled against additional compensation beyond statutory amounts in wrongful dismissal cases, rejecting interpretations that used the European Social Charter to justify higher payouts and sparking criticism from unions but praise from employers.
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48% Bias Score
SAFE HIRE Act: Stricter Penalties for Executives Hiring Undocumented Workers
Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the "Strengthening Accountability for Employers Hiring Individuals and Reforming Enforcement Act" (SAFE HIRE Act), which increases penalties for executives of publicly traded companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers, potentially including up to 10 years in ...
SAFE HIRE Act: Stricter Penalties for Executives Hiring Undocumented Workers
Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the "Strengthening Accountability for Employers Hiring Individuals and Reforming Enforcement Act" (SAFE HIRE Act), which increases penalties for executives of publicly traded companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers, potentially including up to 10 years in ...
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68% Bias Score
Dutch Bill to Reclassify Low-Wage Freelancers as Employees
The Netherlands' social affairs ministry proposed legislation reclassifying freelancers earning under €36/hour as employees, offering them permanent contracts and benefits like sick pay and maternity leave, aiming to combat 'sham' self-employment and affecting approximately 200,000 freelancers.
Dutch Bill to Reclassify Low-Wage Freelancers as Employees
The Netherlands' social affairs ministry proposed legislation reclassifying freelancers earning under €36/hour as employees, offering them permanent contracts and benefits like sick pay and maternity leave, aiming to combat 'sham' self-employment and affecting approximately 200,000 freelancers.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Labor Bill Clarified: No 8-Hour Workday Changes, Increased Flexibility
The Greek Ministry of Labor clarifies the new social security bill, stating that it does not abolish the 8-hour workday or alter dismissal laws, but allows for more flexible annual leave and extends the possibility of 13-hour workdays under strict conditions with increased overtime pay (40%).
Greek Labor Bill Clarified: No 8-Hour Workday Changes, Increased Flexibility
The Greek Ministry of Labor clarifies the new social security bill, stating that it does not abolish the 8-hour workday or alter dismissal laws, but allows for more flexible annual leave and extends the possibility of 13-hour workdays under strict conditions with increased overtime pay (40%).
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4% Bias Score
Yolanda Díaz's 2025 Reform Agenda Faces Significant Setbacks
Despite aiming for significant labor reforms in 2025, Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz faced major setbacks due to strong business opposition and complex parliamentary arithmetic, leaving most of her planned reforms stalled.
Yolanda Díaz's 2025 Reform Agenda Faces Significant Setbacks
Despite aiming for significant labor reforms in 2025, Spanish Vice President Yolanda Díaz faced major setbacks due to strong business opposition and complex parliamentary arithmetic, leaving most of her planned reforms stalled.
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56% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Dismissal Over Dress Code Violation
A German court upheld the dismissal of a worker for violating a company's dress code, highlighting the legal complexities of balancing employer directives on employee appearance with individual rights. The ruling emphasizes the importance of safety, corporate image, and consistent enforcement of dre...
German Court Upholds Dismissal Over Dress Code Violation
A German court upheld the dismissal of a worker for violating a company's dress code, highlighting the legal complexities of balancing employer directives on employee appearance with individual rights. The ruling emphasizes the importance of safety, corporate image, and consistent enforcement of dre...
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52% Bias Score
Chip Shop Fined £40,000 for Employing Illegal Worker
A Surrey chip shop owner was fined £40,000 for employing a worker with a fraudulent identity despite conducting what he believed were adequate right-to-work checks, highlighting the difficulties faced by small businesses in UK immigration compliance and the potential for severe penalties.
Chip Shop Fined £40,000 for Employing Illegal Worker
A Surrey chip shop owner was fined £40,000 for employing a worker with a fraudulent identity despite conducting what he believed were adequate right-to-work checks, highlighting the difficulties faced by small businesses in UK immigration compliance and the potential for severe penalties.
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44% Bias Score
UK Bans NDAs to Silence Workplace Sexual Misconduct Victims
The UK government will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, starting later this year; this follows years of campaigning by victims and aligns the UK with other countries that have similar bans.
UK Bans NDAs to Silence Workplace Sexual Misconduct Victims
The UK government will ban employers from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, starting later this year; this follows years of campaigning by victims and aligns the UK with other countries that have similar bans.
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44% Bias Score
Preparing for Disability in the Netherlands: Financial Planning and System Improvements
More than 800,000 people in the Netherlands received disability benefits last year, prompting the Nibud to advocate for proactive financial planning and open communication between employers and employees to navigate the complexities of disability and the Dutch 'Wet Verbetering Poortwachter'.
Preparing for Disability in the Netherlands: Financial Planning and System Improvements
More than 800,000 people in the Netherlands received disability benefits last year, prompting the Nibud to advocate for proactive financial planning and open communication between employers and employees to navigate the complexities of disability and the Dutch 'Wet Verbetering Poortwachter'.
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20% Bias Score
Glovo Transitions 14,000 Riders to Employees Amidst Legal and Operational Challenges
Glovo has transitioned 14,000 riders to employee status in Spain, representing 40% of those offered contracts following seven months of union negotiations and government sanctions for misclassifying workers as self-employed; the company faces operational and legal challenges.
Glovo Transitions 14,000 Riders to Employees Amidst Legal and Operational Challenges
Glovo has transitioned 14,000 riders to employee status in Spain, representing 40% of those offered contracts following seven months of union negotiations and government sanctions for misclassifying workers as self-employed; the company faces operational and legal challenges.
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36% Bias Score
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