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Courtroom illustration of EEOC suing The New York Times for alleged race and sex discrimination in a 2025 promotion decision involving a white male employee.

EEOC sues The New York Times over 2025 promotion decision, alleging race and sex discrimination

6 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ Изображение, созданное ИИ Проверено фактами

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan alleging that The New York Times passed over a white male employee for a deputy real estate editor role in early 2025 because of his race and/or sex, citing the company’s diversity goals as a motivating factor.

Employers urged to avoid retrenchments as fuel costs climb

South African employers are being advised against retrenchments despite rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict. Experts describe the situation as a temporary oil shock rather than a full economic crisis. They recommend short-term measures such as hybrid work instead of permanent job cuts.

MGNREGA workers to strike nationwide on May 15

12 мая 2026 Сообщено ИИ

MGNREGA workers plan an all-India strike on May 15 against the repeal of the employment guarantee scheme, which takes effect on July 1.

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KNBS data contradicts government claims on Affordable Housing jobs

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Government projects jobs from RIGI per Adorni's report

America

Huila sees drop in EPS service and job satisfaction per Dane

Kajsa Westgren Forssén lands school job after Samhall

Kajsa Westgren Forssén in Borlänge has secured a permanent position as the sole cleaner at Lanternans school after over ten years at Samhall. She was one of 1,310 people nationwide who transitioned to open labour market jobs in 2025. "I never thought I would leave Samhall", she says.

Meta terminates Sama contract over smart glasses review standards, 1,100+ Kenyan jobs lost

30 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Meta has ended its outsourcing contract with Kenyan firm Sama on April 30, 2026, leaving over 1,100 workers jobless. The move follows February reports and a March class-action lawsuit alleging privacy breaches from Sama workers reviewing sensitive footage from Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Sama disputes the claims, while Kenya's data watchdog investigates.

Mexican formal workers earn more amid slower job creation

IMSS data show the average contribution salary hit a record of 663.50 pesos daily in March, up 7.1% nominally. Yet, formal job creation in the first quarter was the weakest in two decades, excluding past crises. This boosts informality and underemployment, analysts say.

Inflation raises Mexico's food basket cost 67% in eight years

26 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

An analysis by ITESO's Business School shows Mexico's food basket cost rose 67% from August 2018 to March 2026, outpacing general inflation of 45%. In urban areas, it increased from 1,500 to 2,571 pesos per person monthly. This hike particularly impacts low-income households.

11 мая 2026, 04:02