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Human Rights Body Seeks Centre's Response On EY Employee's Death
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed response from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment over the death of a young chartered accountant in Pune.
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Congress To Promise "Right To Employment" To Youth In Poll Manifesto
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Seeking to woo the country's youth ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress will for the first time ever offer them the "right to employment" as part of its poll promise for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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Man Fired For Not Being "Fun" Enough Wins Legal Case Against Employer
In its stern order, the French court called the company's "fun" culture "humiliating and intrusive practices".
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Appointment On Compassionate Grounds "Not A Right": Supreme Court
Appointment on compassionate grounds is a concession, not a right and the object of granting such employment is to enable the affected family to tide over a sudden crisis, the Supreme Court has said.
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Delhi High Court To Hear Pleas Challenging 'Agnipath' Scheme On July 20
The Delhi High Court said it would hear on July 20 several pleas challenging the Centre's Agnipath Scheme. The application filed in a pending petition challenges Indian Navy's employment advertisement reserving right for shortlisting applications.
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Amazon Accused of Discriminating Against Pregnant, Disabled Workers in New York Agency’s Filed Complaint
A New York state agency has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon. The e-commerce giant has been accused of discrimination against pregnant and disabled workers by denying reasonable accommodations and forcing them to take unpaid leave. The state law requires all employers to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnant and disabled wor...
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New York’s Plans to Shun Non-Green Crypto Miners Triggers Opposition from Fellow Lawmakers
Some US lawmakers are not supporting the idea to hinder crypto mining operations on account of their environmental impacts right away. A bill, asking for a two-year ban on new crypto miners who are contributing to carbon emissions is making the rounds in the New York state of America. Opponents of this proposal have pitched giving crypto miners a c...
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Apple Investors Urge Company to Undergo Civil Rights Audit Over Treatment of Female, Minority Employees
Apple's shareholders have approved a proposal urging the iPhone maker to undergo an independent audit assessing its treatment of female and minority employees, delivering a rare rebuke to a management team that runs the world's most valuable company.
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"Baba Is Wonderful, Knows Nothing": Akhilesh Yadav's Jibe At Yogi Adityanath
Speaking to ANI, Mr Yadav said, "Our baba CM is wonderful (Kamaal ke hai). Neither he knew anything before, nor does he know anything right now. The UP election is for rights of farmers, employment of youth, and development of the state."
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Google Said to Be Probed by California Civil Rights Regulator Over Treatment of Black Female Workers
California's civil rights regulator is investigating Google's treatment of Black female workers following alleged incidents of harassment and discrimination.
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"Won't Sit At Home": Saffron Business Powered By Women Looks Taliban In Eye
An Afghan business leader who employs hundreds of women on her saffron fields has vowed to speak up for the rights of her workers, and "not remain silent" under Taliban rule.
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Cannot Infringe Citizens' Right To Life Under Guise Of Employment: Supreme Court On Firecrackers
The Supreme Court today said it cannot infringe the right to life of other citizens "under the guise of employment of few" while considering a ban on firecrackers.
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"We Will Not Remain Silent": Afghan Woman Business Leader On Taliban Rule
An Afghan business leader who employs hundreds of women on her saffron fields has vowed to speak up for the rights of her workers, and "not remain silent" under Taliban rule.
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Fraudulent Practice For Public Employment Can't Be Permitted: Supreme Court
Fraudulent practice to gain public employment cannot be permitted by a court of law as the abuse of legitimate process would mean deprivation of job benefits to rightful beneficiaries, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
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Women Can't Be Denied Employment Citing Nature Of Work: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court observed that a woman who is fully qualified cannot be denied of her right to be considered for employment on the grounds that she is a woman and because the nature of the employment would require her to work during night hours.
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Human Rights Body Seeks Centre's Response On EY Employee's Death
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed response from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment over the death of a young chartered accountant in Pune.
-
Congress To Promise "Right To Employment" To Youth In Poll Manifesto
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Seeking to woo the country's youth ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress will for the first time ever offer them the "right to employment" as part of its poll promise for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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Man Fired For Not Being "Fun" Enough Wins Legal Case Against Employer
In its stern order, the French court called the company's "fun" culture "humiliating and intrusive practices".
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Appointment On Compassionate Grounds "Not A Right": Supreme Court
Appointment on compassionate grounds is a concession, not a right and the object of granting such employment is to enable the affected family to tide over a sudden crisis, the Supreme Court has said.
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Delhi High Court To Hear Pleas Challenging 'Agnipath' Scheme On July 20
The Delhi High Court said it would hear on July 20 several pleas challenging the Centre's Agnipath Scheme. The application filed in a pending petition challenges Indian Navy's employment advertisement reserving right for shortlisting applications.
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Amazon Accused of Discriminating Against Pregnant, Disabled Workers in New York Agency’s Filed Complaint
A New York state agency has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon. The e-commerce giant has been accused of discrimination against pregnant and disabled workers by denying reasonable accommodations and forcing them to take unpaid leave. The state law requires all employers to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnant and disabled wor...
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New York’s Plans to Shun Non-Green Crypto Miners Triggers Opposition from Fellow Lawmakers
Some US lawmakers are not supporting the idea to hinder crypto mining operations on account of their environmental impacts right away. A bill, asking for a two-year ban on new crypto miners who are contributing to carbon emissions is making the rounds in the New York state of America. Opponents of this proposal have pitched giving crypto miners a c...
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Apple Investors Urge Company to Undergo Civil Rights Audit Over Treatment of Female, Minority Employees
Apple's shareholders have approved a proposal urging the iPhone maker to undergo an independent audit assessing its treatment of female and minority employees, delivering a rare rebuke to a management team that runs the world's most valuable company.
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"Baba Is Wonderful, Knows Nothing": Akhilesh Yadav's Jibe At Yogi Adityanath
Speaking to ANI, Mr Yadav said, "Our baba CM is wonderful (Kamaal ke hai). Neither he knew anything before, nor does he know anything right now. The UP election is for rights of farmers, employment of youth, and development of the state."
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Google Said to Be Probed by California Civil Rights Regulator Over Treatment of Black Female Workers
California's civil rights regulator is investigating Google's treatment of Black female workers following alleged incidents of harassment and discrimination.
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"Won't Sit At Home": Saffron Business Powered By Women Looks Taliban In Eye
An Afghan business leader who employs hundreds of women on her saffron fields has vowed to speak up for the rights of her workers, and "not remain silent" under Taliban rule.
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Cannot Infringe Citizens' Right To Life Under Guise Of Employment: Supreme Court On Firecrackers
The Supreme Court today said it cannot infringe the right to life of other citizens "under the guise of employment of few" while considering a ban on firecrackers.
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"We Will Not Remain Silent": Afghan Woman Business Leader On Taliban Rule
An Afghan business leader who employs hundreds of women on her saffron fields has vowed to speak up for the rights of her workers, and "not remain silent" under Taliban rule.
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Fraudulent Practice For Public Employment Can't Be Permitted: Supreme Court
Fraudulent practice to gain public employment cannot be permitted by a court of law as the abuse of legitimate process would mean deprivation of job benefits to rightful beneficiaries, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
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Women Can't Be Denied Employment Citing Nature Of Work: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court observed that a woman who is fully qualified cannot be denied of her right to be considered for employment on the grounds that she is a woman and because the nature of the employment would require her to work during night hours.
