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AT&T Accused of Making Women Who Worked Desk Jobs for 25 Years Climb Utility Poles to Get Severance

AT&T workers allege age and sex discrimination after termination pay was tied to physical field-job tests following the closure of its Peoria office.

International Business Times UK · 12h ago

Black Couple Sues NYC Broker After 'Ugh They Are Black' Text Meant for Landlord Lands on Their Phone Instead

A Black couple have sued Douglas Elliman, a broker and property owners after allegedly receiving a racist text as they arrived to view a rental flat in Queens.

International Business Times UK · 14h ago

India slams Pakistan at UN, questions report for overlooking religious discrimination in developed nations

India criticised Pakistan at the United Nations over alleged discrimination against religious minorities, citing shrinking minority populations and violations of their rights. Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan also questioned a UN report on funeral rights during exceptional circumstances, accused it of selective treatment and recalled Pakistan’s refusal to accept soldiers’ bodies…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

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Pakistan's decades of interfaith promises fail to protect Sindh's Hindu minorities

According to The Express Tribune, the event, organised by the Christian Study Circle at a local hotel, brought together political representatives, religious figures, lawyers and social activists. Participants called for coordinated efforts to tackle religious extremism, discrimination and abuses against vulnerable communities.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Man Asks For A Raise After 15 Years On Sick Leave, Gets A Reality Check Instead

An IT worker spent 15 years on paid sick leave, receiving around $67,000 a year from IBM. However, he eventually took the company to court because his salary hadn't increased in years. The man, who was diagnosed with stage-four leukemia, argued that the lack of a pay raise amounted to…

Bored Panda · Oct 22

Kunti’s Secret Mantra and the Birth of Karna

But why did Kunti keep his birth a secret? And how did this decision create one of the most heartbreaking conflicts of the Kurukshetra war?The story of Kunti's mantra is not merely a tale of divine power. It is a story of fear, motherhood, sacrifice, and a secret that would…

MyLifeXP · Oct 22

OCC finds nine major banks engaged in debanking practices

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Ballotpedia · Oct 21

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Can race-neutral school admissions policies still discriminate? What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s Maryland school case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine the contested admission policy in Montgomery County affecting Asian-American students. The court's ruling will address whether sufficient evidence of discrimination exists for the lawsuit to progress. Previously, lower courts dismissed the case due to a lack of proven discriminatory intent. This decision…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Sanlaap and Tribes bring Kolonkojoyini to Life, championing dignity and acceptance for every daughter

Every Durga Puja, Bengal celebrates the homecoming of Maa Durga, embracing the spirit of love, belonging and the enduring bond between a daughter and her family. Inspired by this powerful cultural sentiment, Kolonkojoyini, an initiative by Kolkata-based NGO Sanlaap, invites society to extend the same spirit of compassion and acceptance…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

UC Santa Barbara professor Edwina Barvosa sues Regents over gender bias and $2.95 million pay gap

Edwina Barvosa, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has sued the University of California Regents over alleged gender discrimination, unequal pay and blocked promotions. Her lawsuit claims she earned approximately $2.95 million less in base salary than a male colleague. She is seeking compensation for lost wages,…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Trump's 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Illegally Rely on a Superseded Statute, a Lawsuit Argues

The import taxes fit a pattern of dubious legal rationales for the president's protectionist policies.

Reason · Oct 20

Green Card jobs: Food delivery company Instacart agrees to pay $5 million penalty for discriminating against Americans

Instacart Green Card Jobs: Department of Justice said its investigation revealed that Instacart asked US workers to physically mail their applications for PER jobs while for visa holders, electronic applications were accepted. DOJ concluded that it was a discrimination against US workers and creating a burden on them.

The Times of India · Oct 20

Unc Discrimination Probes Closed: Trump team settles with UNC; deal adds antisemitism training

The administration of US President Donald Trump has reached a settlement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) to close 18 federal investigations into alleged race discrimination and antisemitism at the university. The voluntary agreement does not require any monetary payment, and UNC has not admitted to…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Green Card ban: Tech firm Cloudera agrees to pay $2 million and accepts 2-year ban from PERM for discrimination

A California-based tech firm, Cloudera, has reached a settlement of $2 million with the Department of Justice and the Department of Labor on allegations that the company discriminated against qualified US workers when it filed for Green Cards for its foreign workers. Additionally, the company will be banned from the…

The Times of India · Oct 19

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Reason · Oct 19

Supreme Court Will Hear Case on "Facially Neutral" Discrimination Against Asian Students in Admissions to Public Magnet Schools

The case arises as both right and left favor various forms of anti-Asian discrimination.

AAP · Oct 19

Work pregnancy discrimination 'widespread' in Australia

Pregnant women face 'sham' redundancies, diminished duties when returning to work and refusal of flexible work arrangements, the human rights commission found.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

US Midterm Elections 2026: Where could Indian-American voters make a difference?

Indian-American Voters in 2026: Indian-American voters could influence closely contested races in the November 3 US midterm elections, particularly in states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Texas and New Jersey. While the community continues to lean Democratic, weakening party loyalty, economic concerns, immigration policy and perceptions of discrimination could shape…

The Guardian - AU · Oct 19

Pregnant women face workplace hostility and ‘sham redundancies’, Australian human rights report finds

Sex discrimination commissioner says too often ‘it’s the woman who has the burden of bringing a complaint’ in parental discrimination cases

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds

Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessment

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Cloudera settles with the US government, barred from PERM program for two years over labour discrimination allegations

Cloudera has agreed to a $2 million settlement amidst claims of discrimination against qualified American employees. The company will create a $1.4 million fund to aid eligible workers and incur penalties of $600,000. Additionally, Cloudera faces a two-year prohibition from the employment-based green card labour certification program. This settlement is…

Reason · Oct 17

$65K Settlements with EEOC Over Failure to Accommodate Muslim and Christian Employees' Religious Days Off

From a press release last month, just posted on Westlaw: N.C. Detective Agency, a Durham-based security company, will pay $65,231 in… The post $65K Settlements with EEOC Over Failure to Accommodate Muslim and Christian Employees' Religious Days Off appeared first on Reason Magazine.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

GameStop Allegedly Fired a Gay Employee After He Reported 'Workplace Violence' and Received Threats

Alec Blade alleges GameStop managers ignored threats and anti-gay harassment at a Brooklyn store before firing him shortly after the colleague he reported was dismissed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Zelensky Moves To Protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians as Russia and Belarus Tighten Their Crackdowns

Ukraine's new human rights strategy identifies LGBTQI+ people as vulnerable to discrimination and hate crimes, sets implementation deadlines and links equality policy to European integration.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Ben Shapiro Calls Montana Halt on Trejo Film 'Content Discrimination', but City Says It Was About Permits

Ben Shapiro claims Livingston, Montana, halted his Daily Wire movie over its politics, so see why the town says its decision was about safety complaints instead.

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Met Police ordered to reinvestigate Graham Linehan's complaint of 'gender-critical discrimination'

The Father Ted co-creator earlier received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport

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