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Ontario's 2-tier minimum wage: As discriminatory now as it was in the 1990s

The province of Ontario has increased its minimum wage to $16.55 per hour — unless workers are students under the age of 18, in which case their labour is only worth $15.60.

The Conversation

Activists fear a case before the Supreme Court could destroy the Americans with Disabilities Act

The conservative majority of the Supreme Court has some disability rights activists worried that the 33-year-old law could be significantly weakened

The Independent UK

Rise in caste atrocities in T.N., a cause for concern, says Governor R.N. Ravi

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi expresses concern over rise in caste atrocities in the State. He highlights poor response of law enforcement and criminal justice system to crimes against Dalits, and incidents of discrimination. He urges people to live with mutual understanding and not give room for any barriers. PM…

The Hindu

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UK equality watchdog refuses to allow staff to speak up on race, tribunal hears

Preeti Kathrecha is suing Equality and Human Rights Commission alleging unfair dismissal and race discrimination

The Guardian - UK

Here's why we need a disability rights act – not just a disability discrimination one

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia.

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks

While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years. For example, LGBTQ+ people over age 60 leave the workforce sooner, are less likely to believe that their retirement savings are on track and struggle more to…

The Conversation

Discrimination is the biggest career obstacle for women of colour in the NHS – new research

In March 2023, NHS midwife Olukemi Akinmeji won an employment tribunal case against the hospital in Kent where, as an employee, she had faced race discrimination and victimisation.

The Conversation

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Why Jaishankar’s remark on discrimination is little more than double-speak

Speaking at an event during his recent visit to the US for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had responded to a question on the treatment of minorities in India. “I challenge you to show me evidence of discrimination [in India],” he said.

Newslaundry

Judge stands aside in ANZ pregnancy discrimination case after ‘candid’ comments revealed

‘Extraordinary turn of events’ sees judge in long-running court case step aside after being recorded making remarks

The Guardian - AU

EEOC Accuses Tesla Of Failing To Protect Black Employees From Discrimination

Tesla Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Racial Harassment Claims by Black Workers

Zenger

Most Aussies would hide mental health issues from work

A survey has found Australians still fear what their workplaces would think if they told them they were suffering a mental health complaint.

AAP

Former race lead sues EHRC for race discrimination

Exclusive: former staff member at equality watchdog says she was vilified, silenced and punished for speaking up on race

The Guardian - UK

Central government hospital steps in to bat for transpersons’ health

India's 1st dedicated transgender OPD opened at RML Hospital to promote inclusive healthcare for LGBTQ+ community. It provides free treatment, investigations, sex change surgery, endocrinology, plastic surgery, dermatology, paediatrics, and a separate washroom.

The Hindu

Fresno becomes second US city after Seattle to ban caste discrimination

‘It is an honour and a dream to have brought freedom for so many peoples in Fresno with this historic win’

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Federal judge throws out hiring discrimination lawsuit against Texas A&M

The judge tossed the suit after the university argued a new state law that will go into effect in January, Senate Bill 17, already prohibits preferential treatment in hiring at public universities.

The Independent UK

French police are being accused of systemic discrimination in landmark legal case

France’s highest administrative authority held a landmark hearing over accusations of systemic discrimination in identity checks by French police

The Conversation

Suella Braverman is wrong about the UN refugee convention being 'not fit for purpose' – here's why

The UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman – the minister responsible for setting immigration policy – has said the United Nations refugee convention is not “fit for our modern age” and should be renegotiated.

The Guardian - UK

France faces court action over widespread use of racial profiling

Rights groups hope to bring end to discrimination they say has gone unaddressed by successive governments

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The human cost of neglecting people with a disability

The final report of a four year long disability royal commission lays bare the abuse, discrimination and neglect people suffer due to inadequate support.

Reason

FCC Revives Common Carriage for the Internet

After five years without net neutrality rules, the fix for a problem that doesn’t exist is back.

Reason

Banning Criminal Background Checks Will Lead To More Housing Discrimination, Not Less

The best reforms would correct the real problems of overcriminalization and overincarceration, as well as removing all artificial barriers to building more homes.

Al Jazeera

US Visa Waiver Program: Why Arab Americans angered by Israel’s admission

Advocates say US government is turning blind eye to violations against its own citizens’ rights to give perk to Israel.

The Guardian - UK

‘Roma only’: the school caught up in a Slovakian national scandal

A small primary in Podsadek is at the centre of a legal row about segregation and discrimination in the run-up to elections

The Conversation

Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace

Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women — like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment of women — dominate headlines, there are subtler, more insidious forms of discrimination that often go unnoticed.

The Hindu

IIT-Bombay mess sanctions segregated space for people eating vegetarian food

IIT-B's mess admin has sanctioned a segregated space in the common mess for veg-only diners. This is the first time such a rule has been officially sanctioned, and has been met with criticism from students. The rule requires compliance and violation will be penalised. This is seen as a manifestation…

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