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Pizza Shop Owner Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Labor Trafficking

30th October 2024
Pizza Shop Owner Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Labor Trafficking. Stavros Papantoniadis, a 49-year-old owner of Stash’s Pizza from Westwood, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for labor trafficking. Papantoniadis was found guilty of intimidating employees with threats of deportation and using physical violence to maintain control over his workforce at […]
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Hallmark Lawsuit Claims Age Discrimination Against Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete

24th October 2024
Hallmark Lawsuit Claims Age Discrimination Against Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete. A lawsuit filed by Penny Perry, a former casting director for Hallmark, alleges that the network is engaging in "disgusting and ageist behavior" towards its cast and crew. The suit, submitted on October 9 in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims that Hallmark’s executive […]
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How Legal Technology Transforms Workers' Compensation Cases

23rd October 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming most industries, including the legal sector. Workers' compensation cases, in particular, can gain a myriad of benefits from innovative solutions that enhance processes and streamline resolutions. By implementing cutting-edge legal technology, legal teams can transform how these cases are managed, ultimately improving client’s outcomes and increasing the […]
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Former Qantas Employees Set to Receive Landmark Compensation Following Court Ruling

21st October 2024
Former Qantas Employees Set to Receive Landmark Compensation Following Court Ruling In a groundbreaking decision, Australia's Federal Court has opened the floodgates for approximately 1,700 former Qantas Airways employees to receive substantial financial restitution, marking a significant victory for workers' rights amid ongoing corporate scrutiny. The ruling, announced on October 18, 2024, mandates that Qantas […]
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Worker who did not get leaving card loses her harassment case

14th October 2024
Worker who did not get leaving card loses her harassment case. A lawsuit filed by a former employee against IAG, the parent organization of British Airways, has been dismissed by an employment tribunal. Karen Conaghan, who served as a business liaison lead, claimed that the company's omission of a farewell card constituted discriminatory conduct and […]
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Ex-Goldman Sachs Manager Claims £3.8M In Paternity Sex Bias Case

11th October 2024
Ex-Goldman Sachs Manager Claims £3.8M In Paternity Sex Bias Case. A former manager at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has initiated a sex-discrimination lawsuit against the investment bank, seeking £3.8 million ($5 million) in damages. The claim asserts that he was unjustly terminated for taking six months of paternity leave. Jonathan Reeves, who held the position […]
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5 Reasons You Need an Experienced Workers Compensation Lawyer

8th October 2024
Working through the complexities of a workers' compensation claim is complex and time-consuming while you are injured or ill. If you are serious about protecting your rights and working toward an excellent result, you will have to manoeuvre through many legal procedural hurdles. A skilled worker compensation lawyer should be highly considered to help support […]
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Rebel Wilson Files Theft, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit

7th October 2024
Rebel Wilson Files Theft, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit. The team behind Rebel Wilson's film 'The Deb' first launched a defamation lawsuit against her on July 12, following her public claims of "bad behavior" on their part. Rebel Wilson is responding to the producers of her directorial debut, The Deb, just months after they initiated […]
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How To Protect Yourself when Hiring a Freelancer

2nd October 2024
Running a business is a collaborative exercise. You need a team of dedicated employees handling specific tasks. Even so, when you work on a number of projects, face tight turnaround times, or lack experience within your workforce, there will be occasions when you have to call in external help. Expert professionals who are not company […]
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A Guide to Winning a Workplace Injury Claim

30th September 2024
Employers generally are responsible for the safety of their workers but there are cases when the inevitable strikes. You may be unfortunate enough to be working in a company that may have ignored occupational safety regulations. Even so, there are workplaces where accidents can still happen regardless of the level of protection and security employers […]
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