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Supreme Court Says Americans With Disabilities Act Does Not Protect Retirees In Benefits Dispute

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In an 8–1 decision, the Court found that Karyn Stanley lacked legal standing because she was no longer a current or prospective employee at the time of the alleged discrimination, according to HR Brew. Before the policy change, employees like Stanley were eligible for extended health coverage.

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Don’t overreach with arbitration agreements

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Uber doesn’t get a lift The facts aren’t difficult to follow: In 2018, Uber discovered one of its drivers had a 16-year-old criminal conviction and revoked his permission to work as driver. You can’t, for example, invoke arbitration only after you determine your legal defenses won’t convince a jury.

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The absurd fight over Trump’s MAGA prosecutor in New Jersey, explained

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So, legally speaking, everything is above board here. A federal judge eventually determined that Trump “deliberately misrepresented public documents,” that the suit was “frivolous,” and that the allegations underlying the suit were “ political grievances masquerading as legal claims.” As the Court said in Murphy v.

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The three-way battle for the Democratic Party

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Charismatic, savvy with new media, and armed with sweeping leftist policy proposals — rent freezes, free buses and child care , city-owned grocery stores — Mamdani instantly became the left’s new standard-bearer. The second faction is the left, reinvigorated by Zohran Mamdani’s triumph in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.

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High On The Job: Record Number Of American Workers Use Marijuana At Work

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in 2018 to 4.3% This significant increase underscores a concerning trend in workplace drug testing results, signaling the need for attention and potential policy adjustments. It may also prompt discussions and potential policy changes regarding marijuana regulation and workplace safety regulations.

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Apple Faces Major Gender Pay Discrimination Lawsuit

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The Allegations Jong and Salgado allege that Apple’s practice of determining starting salaries by asking for compensation history before 2018 perpetuated historical pay disparities between men and women. and Google resulted in average per-person payouts of $3,750 and $5,500 , respectively, despite the legal costs.

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The Ethical AI Debate Intensifies as Musk Takes OpenAI to Court

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In a legal move that spotlights the growing tensions over the overall direction of artificial intelligence development, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission of advancing AI for the public good — prioritizing profit, and Microsoft, instead.