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FAA enforces drug testing overseas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized rules mandating drug and alcohol testing for employees at foreign aviation-repair stations performing safety-sensitive maintenance for U.S. airlines. The regulation, effective by December 2027, will affect approximately 977 repair stations across 65 countries. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker explained: “This rule will ensure these employees are held to the…
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Disneyland workers force settlement in wage theft lawsuit
Walt Disney Co. has agreed to a $233m settlement in a wage theft class-action lawsuit brought by Disneyland workers, marking what is believed to be the largest wage and hour class settlement in California history. Randy Renick, the attorney for the workers, said: “What we believe is the largest wage and hour class settlement in…
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HSBC loses appeal over job-seeking banker’s discrimination claim
HSBC has lost its appeal against a court’s decision to reinstate a senior investment banker’s lawsuit that alleged the bank victimised and discriminated against her when it did not hire her for a senior sales role in 2018. The Court of Appeal ruled that the claim should be re-heard by an employment tribunal, in part…
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Employees risk security for productivity
A recent CyberArk survey found that 65% of office workers admit to circumventing security policies in the name of efficiency. Key findings include that 49% reuse passwords across applications, 30% share workplace passwords, and 80% access work apps from unsecured personal devices. The study highlights that 72% of employees use artificial intelligence tools, and 38%…
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Birmingham City Council settles equal pay claims
Birmingham City Council has reached a settlement regarding thousands of historical equal pay claims, following its declaration of effective bankruptcy in September last year due to a £760m liability. The GMB Union, alongside Unison, announced that approximately 6,000 low-paid, predominantly female workers will receive payouts expected to be four times higher than previous offers made…
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Businesses brace for H-1B crackdown as Trump takes office
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, employers are preparing for increased immigration enforcement, including workplace raids and stricter compliance checks. Lawyers advise businesses to audit and correct I-9 forms, ensure H-1B visa documentation is robust, and prepare for potential impacts on workers under DACA and TPS programs. Jorge Lopez of law firm Littler…
