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Bloomberg Law reports that Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, is using social media to single out anti-DEI targets, including Knoxville Symphony Orchestra CEO Rachel Ford following a series of viral X posts by a musician alleging he was denied a role at the orchestra due to DEI initiatives. “Rachel, we have questions,” Dhillon wrote in a post she shared which listed Ford's email and phone number. “Suggesting a violation of the law has occurred - through social media or press - before a full investigation risks vilifying the target before all the facts are known,” and “undermines the credibility of the department,” said Regan Rush, former chief of the division’s special litigation section.
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Five trade unions have reported McDonald's to the UK's National Contact Point (NCP) - an independent unit which sits with the Department for Business and Trade - for failing to address sexual harassment against young staff in its UK restaurants. The unions allege that junior workers, primarily teenagers, have faced persistent harassment since at least 2019. The complaint said there had been "evidence of persistent, deeply rooted gender-based discrimination" in McDonald's restaurants, in breach of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines. The NCP has determined that the complaint merits further investigation and will offer mediation. McDonald's has said it cannot be held accountable for incidents in its franchised locations, which comprise most of its 1,450 UK branches.
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Europe
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has been hailed as a significant reform that will enhance workers' rights across the UK. However, lawyers warn of potential litigation increases, and stress the need for better resources in the employment tribunal system. Mark Evans, president of the Law Society, highlighted the importance of adequate funding to manage case backlogs. Sarah Glockler, a partner at law firm Cripps, echoed these concerns, suggesting that the act will "increase demand without addressing constraints on the tribunal system." The government said it aims to address these concerns while rolling out the act over the next two years.
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Middle East
Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) has launched a region-first Post-Graduate Diploma in Career Development. Developed in collaboration with EduCluster Finland and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), the diploma aims to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled practitioners. It focuses on evidence-based career guidance, addressing the complexities of education and labour markets. Saad Abdulla Al Kharji, executive director of QCDC, said: "This diploma represents a national investment in the quality of career guidance." The programme will prepare 20 to 40 practitioners in its first cohort.
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To mark National Payroll Week the team at the Human Times has provided some insight into the industry that we hope you’ll find useful.
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