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Human rights group raises concerns about abuses faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday documenting extensive human rights abuses by Saudi employers and apathy by state agencies. Afterward, employers often stop paying employees wages or force them to work lower-paying jobs than initially promised, with limited potential for the workers to negotiate or object to the changes.

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‘Neutral’ employer bans on headcoverings do not discriminate against Muslim women, EU Court of Justice rules

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did not comply with the policy of neutrality included in its terms of employment. The court explained, “[a] prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace is justified by the employer’s need to present a neutral image.” SCRL says L.F.

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Brazil electoral authority warns against employing artificial intelligence in electoral campaigning

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Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court President Alexandre de Moraes warned Thursday that candidates of the 2024 municipal elections may face disqualification or have their mandates rescinded if they employ artificial intelligence to attack opponents.

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ILO working paper highlights employment challenges for people with disabilities

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Due to limited opportunities and inadequate accommodations in traditional employment settings, many individuals with disabilities are compelled toward self-employment Discrimination in the workplace further limits their options. To combat these disparities, the ILO recommends several measures. percent compared to 6.0

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SNHR reports over 112,000 individuals remain forcibly disappeared due to Assad regime in Syria

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The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported on Saturday that at least 112,414 individuals remain forcibly disappeared due to the actions of the Assad regime in Syria, despite the recent releases of thousands of detainees. Internationally, there has been mounting pressure to hold the Assad regime accountable for those who have disappeared.

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Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed

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And, while I see a significant number of new lawyers who cant seem to get anything in the legal field, the problems of unemployment and underemployment seem to be most devastating for older lawyers. READ MORE The post Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers?

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US federal agency bans employers from using non-compete clauses

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a rule Tuesday banning employers from using non-compete clauses in worker’s employment contracts. The rule also requires employers to inform former employees that they will no longer enforce non-compete clauses.

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