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"Hope We Don't Segregate Schools Like US": Supreme Court's Top Quotes On UGC Rules
The new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13.
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US Banker Sues Employer Over Chucky Doll Prank, Claims It Gave Her PTSD And Ruined Career
A former employee of a US bank is suing her ex-employer on allegations that a manager placed a Chucky doll in her office chair despite knowing she was afraid of dolls.
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"Mindset Must Change": Top Court Orders Admission Of Disabled Candidate In AIIMS
Observing that systemic discrimination against persons with benchmark disabilities should be eliminated, the Supreme Court has directed the allocation of a seat to a candidate with disability who cleared the MBBS entrance exam in 2024.
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'No Discrimination': Top Court Allows Visually Impaired People To Be Judges
Supreme Court said that any indirect discrimination that results in the exclusion of people with disabilities must be interdicted to maintain fundamental equality.
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Google Sued By Black Employee Who Was Celebrated As Diversity Success
Black, deaf Google employee, once celebrated, accuses discrimination based on disability and race despite the company's inclusive workplace image.
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IBM Employee On Sick Leave For 15 Years Sues Company For No Pay Rise
He claimed that he was a victim of 'disability discrimination' because his salary had not been increased in the 15 years he was off work.
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Woman With Hearing Loss Wins $180,000 Settlement From Hospital That Refused To Hire Her
The hospital will now have to reassess its workplace practises regarding disability discrimination in addition to paying a $180,000 settlement.
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Disability Doesn't Mean "Sub-Standard Lives", Ensure Health Cover: Court To Regulator
Justice Pratibha M Singh said people with disabilities are entitled to health insurance cover and cannot be discriminated against.
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Differently Abled Employee Sues Twitter Over Musk's Ban On Remote Work
Twitter Inc owner Elon Musk's mandate that employees stop working remotely and put in "long hours at high intensity" discriminates against workers with disabilities, a new lawsuit claims.
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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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"Hope We Don't Segregate Schools Like US": Supreme Court's Top Quotes On UGC Rules
The new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13.
-
US Banker Sues Employer Over Chucky Doll Prank, Claims It Gave Her PTSD And Ruined Career
A former employee of a US bank is suing her ex-employer on allegations that a manager placed a Chucky doll in her office chair despite knowing she was afraid of dolls.
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"Mindset Must Change": Top Court Orders Admission Of Disabled Candidate In AIIMS
Observing that systemic discrimination against persons with benchmark disabilities should be eliminated, the Supreme Court has directed the allocation of a seat to a candidate with disability who cleared the MBBS entrance exam in 2024.
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'No Discrimination': Top Court Allows Visually Impaired People To Be Judges
Supreme Court said that any indirect discrimination that results in the exclusion of people with disabilities must be interdicted to maintain fundamental equality.
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Google Sued By Black Employee Who Was Celebrated As Diversity Success
Black, deaf Google employee, once celebrated, accuses discrimination based on disability and race despite the company's inclusive workplace image.
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IBM Employee On Sick Leave For 15 Years Sues Company For No Pay Rise
He claimed that he was a victim of 'disability discrimination' because his salary had not been increased in the 15 years he was off work.
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Woman With Hearing Loss Wins $180,000 Settlement From Hospital That Refused To Hire Her
The hospital will now have to reassess its workplace practises regarding disability discrimination in addition to paying a $180,000 settlement.
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Disability Doesn't Mean "Sub-Standard Lives", Ensure Health Cover: Court To Regulator
Justice Pratibha M Singh said people with disabilities are entitled to health insurance cover and cannot be discriminated against.
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Differently Abled Employee Sues Twitter Over Musk's Ban On Remote Work
Twitter Inc owner Elon Musk's mandate that employees stop working remotely and put in "long hours at high intensity" discriminates against workers with disabilities, a new lawsuit claims.
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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...
