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North America
IBM has agreed to pay roughly $17m to resolve allegations of illegal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. The DOJ had said the company “knowingly” made “false claims” about its hiring and employment practices in its federal contracts. IBM allegedly identified “diverse” candidates for hiring or promotions, while developing race and sex demographic goals. “IBM is pleased to have resolved this matter,” an IBM spokesperson told CNN. “Our workforce strategy is driven by a single principle: having the right people with the right skills that our clients depend on.”
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UK
The number of employment tribunals in Great Britain related to remote working fell by 13% in 2025, marking the first decline since the pandemic began. A total of 54 cases were decided, down from 62 in 2024, as rising unemployment and a tightening labour market shifted power towards employers. Jim Moore, an employee relations expert at Hamilton Nash, noted that many workers are opting to "keep their heads down" rather than challenge return-to-office mandates. The introduction of the right to request flexible working may also have encouraged employees to resolve disputes internally.
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Europe
Lufthansa pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, have announced a two-day strike starting today amid ongoing salary and pension disputes. The latest action follows four previous strikes this year. The last occurred on April 10. The strike will impact flights operated by Lufthansa, CityLine, and Eurowings, as well as Lufthansa Cargo. However, flights to certain Middle Eastern destinations will remain unaffected. The UFO union reported that a recent strike led to the cancellation of 90% of flights at Lufthansa and CityLine. "The Cockpit union feels compelled to take this step after the employers' side showed no real willingness to reach a solution in several collective bargaining disputes," VC President Andreas Pinheiro said. "Despite our deliberate decision not to take strike action over the Easter holidays, no serious offers have been made."
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has updated compliance requirements for employment contracts via the Qiwa platform. The compliance target will rise to 85% by April 30, with a further increase to 90% by June 30. This rate is determined by comparing documented contracts to the total number of employee contracts at each establishment. The ministry emphasised the importance of reviewing undocumented contracts to ensure compliance and avoid service disruptions. "The update is part of the ministry's efforts to strengthen compliance with labour regulations," the ministry said.
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