Emails

Wellbeing

“Chaotic” and “fragmented” – welcome to the infinite workday

Knowledge workers are dealing with a focus-sapping flood of messages, meetings, and interruptions

In-N-Out

Discrimination

In-N-Out sued for racial bias linked to dress code

Black worker claims dismissal was linked to his natural hairstyle and refusal to shave his sideburns

Ministry of Defence building in London

Disputes

Defence firm did not discriminate by rejecting Chinese applicant

National security a valid reason to reject job applicants from certain countries, UK tribunal finds

Horseracing

Disputes

Irish bookie fined for botched disciplinary process

Case concerning “gross breach of fair procedure” shows benefits of recordkeeping and employee cooperation, expert explains

Wolt

Platform Workers

Why Finland’s apex court decided food couriers are employees

Access to standard and flexible hours, as well as overtime limits, is not yet warranted, landmark ruling states

Disability

Businesses must take “invisible” digestive health more seriously

Mental health conditions and digestive issues account for more than half of all sick leave cases in Spain, new research shows

Wellbeing

Equinox settles claim of endometriosis discrimination

Decision comes as more companies come under fire for ADA disputes relating to pregnancy and menstruation

Discrimination

Autistic worker jokingly called “weirdo” by boss gets payout

UK decision highlights the importance of ensuring a culture of respectful communication at all levels

Pensions

Swedish pension fund blacklists Tesla over labour rights concerns

Employers must be prepared for disputes in one region to have knock-on effects elsewhere, expert warns

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