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California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes

California lawmakers have advanced a host of artificial intelligence proposals that would protect jobs, build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw deepfakes involving elections or pornography

The Independent UK

Airline sued for ‘removing Black passengers from flight over body odour complaint’

The men accused the airline of violating a Civil War-era law banning race discrimination in contracts

The Independent UK

UN rights group says Japan needs to do more to counter human rights abuses

A group working under the U.N. Human Rights Council has issued a wide-ranging report about rights in Japan, including discrimination against minorities and unhealthy working conditions

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Affirmative action becomes divisive issue in South African elections

As South Africans vote in a crunch general election, one key issue that's impacted the campaign is the policy of affirmative action the country began in 1994. A series of measures, known as the "Triple B double E Act" (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment), have favoured non-White South Africans in public…

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Rio Tinto may face class action over sexual harassment

Lawyers are investigating if a class action can be launched on behalf of Rio Tinto workers subjected to sexual discrimination or harassment at Australian mines.

AAP

Black Woman Tired Of Correcting Coworkers Who Get Her Name Wrong, Plans Petty Revenge

Many people of color experience some form of discrimination at work. The black woman in this story handled her situation in a rather interesting way, but she's unsure whether or not she is wrong for doing so. The post Black Woman Tired Of Correcting Coworkers Who Get Her Name Wrong,…

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It’s time for the Australian Human Rights Commission to stand up for the women of commercial TV

Complaints abound of a toxic culture rife with sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination. Women shouldn’t have to fight this battle on their own

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Religious discrimination against LGBTQIA+ children is deeply rooted in Europe’s religious schools

Religious education is commonplace in public schools across Europe, and is obligatory in many. In some European countries such as Slovakia, religious bodies are responsible for religious education curricula, and in Bulgaria religious schools follow their own curricula for religious education, which can include teachings that condemn LGBTQIA+ identities. This…

The Conversation

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Universal Studios Based on Employee's Use of "OK" Gesture

From an order by Judge John Kralik of the L.A. Superior Court in McGee v. Universal City Studios, LLC, decided April 30 but just posted on Westlaw: Plaintiffs … allege that they were at Defendant Universal City Studios, LLC's theme park Universal Studios Hollywood. They allege that on July 18,…

Reason

Billionaire Jack Ma-owned London fintech WorldFirst faces tribunal over harassment claim

An employee of billionaire Jack Ma-owned WorldFirst is taking it to an industrial tribunal over claims of harassment and discrimination after the London fintech was contacted by the information regulator over issues with data practices, the Standard can reveal.

Evening Standard

Workplace discrimination is driving LBGTQI+ employees to quit their jobs, but there are all kinds of ways for companies to support them

Non-inclusive companies have poor retention, and employees who stay are checked out.

Fortune

MLB Umpire Ángel Hernández Retires After Discrimination Lawsuit

Ángel Hernández, MLB umpire, retires after 30+ years, citing family time. Mixed legacy and controversies.

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Peter Dutton tells colleagues Labor’s hate speech crackdown is a ‘trap’

Opposition leader labels proposed hate speech offence a Labor ‘wedge’ as negotiations falter on religious discrimination bill

The Guardian - AU

Michaelia Cash calls for focus on antisemitism in Labor’s new hate speech law

The shadow attorney-general asked if using the phrase ‘from the river to the sea’ would be an offence under Labor’s bill

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BBC presenter Martine Croxall returns to screen after bringing tribunal claim

Croxall has sued corporation for discrimination along with three other female senior journalists

Reason

No Pseudonymity in Race Discrimination Lawsuit over Academic Dishonesty Finding

From Doe v. Univ. of Pennsylvania, decided Friday by the Third Circuit, in an opinion by Judge Tamika Montgomery-Reeves, joined by Judges David Porter and Jane Roth: In 2020, Doe enrolled as a student in UPenn's Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate Program …. She planned to complete the Program in Spring 2021 and…

The Independent UK

With college athletes on cusp of revenue-sharing, there are Title IX questions that must be answered

The athlete pay system looming for college sports will bring questions about Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination for schools that receive federal funds

Latin Times

Florida's DeSantis seeks investigation on Starbucks over DEI practices

The governor said a complaint filed will seek to determine whether such practices violate the states anti-discrimination laws

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Fate of lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle in hands of federal judge

A federal judge has not issued an immediate ruling after hearing legal arguments over whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Black high school student in Texas over his hairstyle

Latin Times

Denver Public Schools launches plan to improve experiences for Latino Students after discrimination claims

The new program looks to improve the academic performance of Latinos, which make up more than half of the city's student population

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University Presidents Testify On Anti-Semitism Accountability In Capitol Hill

University presidents face tough questions on Capitol Hill regarding anti-Semitism and discrimination on college campuses. House committee seeks answers on...

The Independent UK

Native costume designer on Killers of the Flower Moon sues Apple over awards exclusion, discrimination

Designer Kristi Marie Hoffman says she did ‘most of the research and costume design’ but was ‘completely ignored’ during the studio’s awards campaign

Roll Call

Supreme Court backs South Carolina's congressional map - Roll Call

A divided Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that found South Carolina had discriminated against Black voters.

The Independent UK

Colorado the first state to move forward with attempt to regulate AI’s hidden role in American life

State lawmakers first attempts at regulating discrimination from artificial intelligence have floundered in states across the country

Reason

Judicial Discrimination in Favor of the More Religious Parent

From Tilley v. Gibbs, decided yesterday by the Mississippi Court of Appeals: John and Tiffany were married on April 6, 2019, in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The parties had one child, V.G., born prior to the marriage on December 19, 2018. On December 14, 2021, John filed his original complaint for…

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