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NSW:Blow for academics sued over alleged anti-Semitic posts

Jewish academics have won a bid to amend discrimination claims against their colleagues over allegedly anti-Semitic social media posts.

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Blow for academics sued over alleged anti-Semitic posts

Jewish academics have won a bid to amend discrimination claims against their colleagues over allegedly anti-Semitic social media posts.

AAP

Boss denied you a deserving salary hike despite good performance? Check your rights under new Labour Code

Private sector employees in India face limited legal recourse against appraisal discrimination, especially when it's not gender-based. While constitutional articles and the Code on Wages offer some protection, employers retain wide discretion in determining increments. Proving subjective bias in appraisals is challenging, requiring a comparator, a protected ground, and written…

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Did Meta Target Non-Chinese Workers in Mass Layoffs? Ex-Engineer Makes Explosive Discrimination Claims

Meta's recent layoffs, linked to its AI transition, have sparked controversy with allegations of racial discrimination. A former employee claims non-Chinese workers were disproportionately affected.

International Business Times UK

Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective letter

Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.

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Weekly Brew: May 22, 2026

Since Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), prohibiting racial discrimination in voting nationwide, 10 states have passed state-level voting rights acts. The provisions of these laws vary, but they generally include policies that mirror or expand on the federal VRA.

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3 New Age-Discrimination Protections Helping Seniors Seeking Part-Time Work in 2026

More seniors are returning to work. It has been an alarming trend for many people who hoped not to work in retirement. However, rising grocery...

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Trump's EEOC chair is suing The New York Times because 'we should bring it on behalf of white workers too'

"I think it's important for us to bring cases on behalf of the full rainbow of workers that come before us," Andrea Lucas told Fortune.

Fortune

‘Vein of racism’: race discrimination commissioner accuses One Nation and Coalition of scapegoating immigrants

Exclusive: Australia faces a ‘pronounced political fault line’, Giridharan Sivaraman tells Brisbane seminar on human rights

The Guardian - AU

Roger Goodell says NFL cooperating with probe over allegations of ‘blatant sex and race discrimination’

The National Football League is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier following a subpoena issued as part of an investigation into potential civil rights violations related to the league’s Rooney Rule and other employment practices.

The Independent UK

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case

Last week, the Federal Court found a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle, had been directly discriminated against when she was removed from a women-only social media app, Giggle for Girls.

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New Age-Discrimination Law Requires Employers to Train Staff and Protect Workers 55+ from Bias

One in five Americans over the age of 65 is either actively working or looking for work today. This amounts to roughly 11 million older...

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GOP senators push for challenge to House maps in Democratic states

Senate Republicans used a hearing Tuesday to push the Trump administration to file lawsuits challenging congressional maps in California, Illinois and other Democrat-controlled states in the wake of a Supreme Court decision rolling back the Voting Rights Act. The hearing comes weeks after the Supreme Court’s six-justice conservative majority in…

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Plaintiff's Immigration Concerns Don't Justify Pseudonymity

From Thursday's decision by Magistrate Judge JoAnna Gibson McFadden in Doe v. Amazon.com Servs. LLC: Jane Doe has sued Amazon.com… The post Plaintiff's Immigration Concerns Don't Justify Pseudonymity appeared first on Reason.com.

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‘Catastrophic rise’ in racial abuse against nursing staff – RCN

Calls to the Royal College of Nursing helpline from ethnic minority staff seeking advice after facing discrimination have risen by 70%.

The Guardian - UK

‘The real work begins now’: Roma take centre stage as Hungary brings in new government

Campaigners say symbolism of Magyar inauguration must translate into real change for Roma rights after years of Orbán discrimination

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Trans rights pile-on after 'Giggle v Tickle' ruling

Anti-discrimination advocates are celebrating a court upholding the rights of a trans woman to access a women-only platform as the coalition vows law changes.

The Independent UK

Trans woman wins landmark victory in discrimination case against ‘Giggle for Girls’ social media app

Federal court doubles damages awarded to Roxanne Tickle after finding her exclusion from Giggle for Girls amounted to unlawful discrimination

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A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why

After a years-long legal battle, the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a judgment in a landmark case about gender discrimination law. It found a transgender woman was directly discriminated against on the basis of gender by being refused access to a women-only social media app.

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What Udhayanidhi Really Meant About Sanatana Dharma

One statement. One word. And suddenly, the entire country was debating faith, equality, and freedom. When Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about Sanatana Dharma, outrage exploded across social media and political circles. Many believed he was attacking religion itself. Others claimed his words were aimed at caste inequality and social discrimination. But…

The Guardian - AU

Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judges rule when doubling damages

Federal court affirms an August 2024 finding that Tickle was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity and awards her $20,000

AAP

'Direct discrimination': court loss for app's trans ban

A legal bid by an app and its founder has backfired, with an appeal panel awarding twice the initial amount of damages for excluding a transgender user.

The Independent UK

DOJ finds Yale medical school discriminated based on race in admissions

This is the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month

The Economic Times

5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?

India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures predictable performance and priority for critical applications. Network slicing allows for 'fibre-like' broadband and supports public safety. Global examples show its importance for advanced digital services.

The Economic Times

Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a lamp at home suffices to prove faith, the nine-judge bench observed. This significant observation came during hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, and the…

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