[Exclusive] No Meetings for a Year... The Ministry of Justice's 'Committee for the Correction of Disability Discrimination' Has Stopped
The Ministry of Justice's committee addressing disability discrimination has not convened for over a year, leading to significant delays in addressing cases of discrimination against disabled individuals.
"Road Maintenance" – Troubles: The Company Acknowledged Discriminating Against Its Employee
A Lithuanian company is under scrutiny for unjustly discriminating against an employee with a disability who was dismissed after a medical assessment questioned his ability to perform his job duties.
Seven in 10 employers admit excluding candidates due to illness or age
A new report reveals that a significant number of Australian employers deliberately exclude candidates based on age or health conditions, raising concerns about discrimination in hiring practices.
Explaining What is Important to Mention When Getting Employed: Concerned That the Employer Will Not Invite Them After Reporting
Legal experts emphasize the importance of honest communication for job seekers with disabilities, despite fears of discrimination.
“No Space” - Paris Baguette Blocked Wheelchair Customers… Human Rights Commission Says “Discrimination Against People with Disabilities”
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea determined that a franchise owner of Paris Baguette discriminated against a wheelchair user by refusing them entry on the grounds of space and other customers' inconvenience.
How a decades-old, 'daunting' act is deterring discrimination reporting
Calls are growing for reforms to the Disability Discrimination Act to prevent discrimination by imposing a positive duty on employers and educators.
Living with a Disability: 'Why don’t people trust us to decide our own pace?'
Concetta Tatti, an author from Olching who lives with a rare disability, shares her experiences and insights on autonomy and discrimination in her new book.
Disability Rights Group Claims "Illegal Eviction and Violence"... Suing Seoul Transportation Corporation
The National Coalition for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (NCEDPD) has filed a lawsuit against Seoul Transportation Corporation and subway security personnel, alleging illegal eviction and physical violence during a protest.
Wheelchair user forced to crawl aboard bus
A wheelchair user was compelled to crawl onto a bus due to a malfunctioning wheelchair lift, prompting a discrimination complaint against the public transport authority in Örebro.
She is an executive at a multinational and fights for a more inclusive work world: 'When I said I was deaf, they didn't want to hire me'
Carolina Schmid, a deaf executive at Manpower Argentina, advocates for a more inclusive workplace, sharing her personal experience of discrimination in hiring processes.
Passenger accuses BA staff of discrimination
Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani alleges British Airways staff discriminated against her at Accra Airport due to her disability, threatening her with denial of boarding if she did not delete her video recording of the incident.
Uber quietly settles 'David vs Goliath' guide dog refusal case
Uber has agreed to an external review of its practices following a settlement in a discrimination case involving a woman refused rides with her guide dog.
Reservation made but denied because of wheelchair... Human Rights Commission recommends correction to hotel refusing disabled guests
The National Human Rights Commission recommended a hotel to correct its discrimination against a wheelchair-bound guest after it canceled their reservation on the grounds that it did not have accessible rooms available.
Disability expert slams 'dangerous narrative' of Mosman Park teen deaths
Australia's disability discrimination commissioner criticizes attempts to justify the murder of Leon and Otis Clune, who lived with disabilities, by their complex needs in the context of a suspected double murder-suicide in Mosman Park.