Former employees of Harrods have shared disturbing accounts of racism and discrimination during Mohamed Al Fayed’s ownership. Staff were reportedly warned before his visits, leading many black employees to leave the shop floor. Allegations include hiring discrimination against black individuals…
More than 700 employees of McDonald’s in the UK have filed a group lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination related to disability, homophobia, racism, and harassment. The lawsuit comes following a BBC investigation revealing poor employee treatment. McDonald’s, which employs…
A recent survey by the Institute of Business Ethics highlights workers’ fears regarding the unethical use of artificial intelligence (AI), including issues related to discrimination and privacy breaches. Conducted globally with 12,000 employees, the survey found that one-quarter of respondents…
Around thirty employees from six former Leader Price and Spar stores in France have not received their salaries for several months. These employees worked for a manager who acquired the stores last summer from the Casino group for a symbolic…
As major companies like Amazon, Dell, and IBM push for employees to return to the office, many remote workers are expressing concerns about losing their work arrangements. Designers like Elaine Snowden of StoryToys share how remote work has enhanced their…
The Independent Labor Inspection Authority intensifies checks during the holiday season to enforce labor laws, reporting over 72,000 inspections in 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Violations primarily involve employee registration, unreported work hours, and unpaid wages, resulting in significant fines….
Negotiations between Volkswagen and the IG Metall union are reportedly nearing a resolution, with an agreement on a significant cost-cutting package for the automaker. While potential plant closures seem to have been ruled out for some facilities, final approvals from…
A recent study by the General Confederation of Greek Workers unveiled alarming statistics about sexual harassment in the workplace. Despite the seriousness of the issue, only 1.6% of victims report incidents, primarily due to mistrust in authorities and fear of…
In Greece, the Christmas bonus for private sector employees must be paid by December 20, 2024. Many employers choose to pay earlier, typically from mid-week onwards. Employees can calculate their bonus through an online application. The bonus equals one month’s…
Apple Inc. is accused of illegally monitoring employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while prohibiting discussions about working conditions and wages. The lawsuit, filed by Amar Bakta in California, claims that the company requires employees to install software that allows…
