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Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical, parental leaveMeta faces a lawsuit from twenty-six employees alleging AI selection for layoffs. These workers claim the company's systems unfairly target...
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: “If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each” – Inspiring quote on motherhood, women’s strength and the unseen courage required at every stage of pregnancy by the People's Princess known for her HIV awareness efforts and humanitarian workQuote of the Day by Princess Diana: Princess Diana’s powerful quote reflects on the realities of motherhood and the strength of women. It h...
Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govtThe Madras High Court ruled that the government cannot discriminate in approving maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A div...
Pregnant with high-risk twins, woman says boss gets 'annoyed' by her doctor appointments; questions workplace rightsA pregnant employee expecting high-risk twins has gone viral after sharing that her boss repeatedly complained about her frequent medical a...
Employer can’t punish you for taking entitled leaves under New Labour Code 2025: know moreNew labour code 2025 ensures employees cannot face penalties for utilizing their full leave entitlements. Employers are barred from reducin...
Why so serious with gender benders?Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that gender is defined by biological sex at birth, sparking debate about the West's rigid categorization....
Despite Donald Trump order, abandoning DEI could land companies in legal troubleU.S. companies reducing workplace diversity efforts due to Trump's directive may face increased discrimination lawsuits, as such policies h...
Apple supplier Foxconn rejects married women from India iPhone jobsA former human-resources executive at Foxconn India said the company's executives verbally convey the recruitment rules to its Indian hirin...
Jobs on the line: Remote workers in the United States often first to get laid off despite legal riskRemote workers face higher layoff rates and lower promotion chances, potentially leading to discrimination lawsuits. Employers must navigat...
Delhi HC seeks Centre stand on plea against exclusion of infertile couples from surrogacyA bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to the central government on the petition by a ...
What is ESIC scheme, who is eligible, what are its benefitsThe contributions are based on the workers' earning ability as a fixed proportion of their salary, yet they are awarded social security ben...
HC questions Centre's policy barring married individuals from applying for JAG in Indian ArmyA bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad was hearing a plea challenging the restriction on married ind...
Experts, gender activists welcome SC order on abortion, marital rapeThe court ruled that under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the definition of rape must include marital rape. Experts said this ob...
All women are entitled to safe & legal abortion, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of India said that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion. The apex court has also ruled that the exclusion of...
ETCIO session on inclusive work culture powered by Uber: 5 insights on challenges faced by women in techHere are five key takeaways (edited excerpts) from one such insightful chat on ETCIO, powered by Uber.
Can Aadhaar bring an end to female foeticide? Experts for linking personal medical records To UIDAIWhile penalisation has been the basic strategy to tackle the issue, an alternative could be sought through digitisation of medical records ...
Women organisations oppose Maneka's idea, ask Centre not to 'dilute' PCPNDT ActManeka had said that sex determination test should be made compulsory to track women pregnant with a girl child as a measure to check femal...
- Bombay High Court ruling mirrors United States law on employment
Bombay HC's ruling that no one in India can be compelled to declare his religion appears a step towards the American practice.
- L&T Infotech's US arm accused of discriminating against pregnant staffer
The suit against L&T Infotech alleges the company terminated employment a day after the woman told her immediate superior that she was expe...