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An American company has been ordered to pay substantial damages after denying a pregnant employee the option to work from home, leading to the tragic death of her daughter.

An Australian company was ordered to compensate a worker with $45,000 after she was fired for refusing to undergo a breathalyzer test at work.

A significant court ruling in the U.S. has ordered a company to pay $22.5 million in damages after an employee's high-risk pregnancy request for remote work was denied, leading to the tragic death of her premature baby.

Sykehuset Innlandet is required to pay back 190,023 kroner in overtime compensation to a healthcare worker after a court ruling upheld her claims.

Sykehuset Innlandet HF has been ordered to pay a part-time employee 190,023 kroner for unpaid overtime.

Volkswagen employees are set to receive a 1250 Euro bonus this May due to a sudden increase in company profits, reversing an earlier decision not to issue bonuses.

A former employee of the Varsinais-Suomen welfare region claims she was unjustly dismissed after unlawfully accessing patient information and is seeking over 50,000 euros in compensation.

March 16 is an official holiday in Mexico for the birth anniversary of Benito Juárez, raising questions about employee compensation for those required to work on this day.

Jennifer Rodrigues Monteiro, a buffet employee who suffered severe burns while working at a carnival party, remains hospitalized a month after the incident, with her family seeking more support from the involved companies.

A financial assistant in Brazil received compensation after being labeled 'old lady' at work, resulting in her depression and emotional distress.

A financial assistant in Goiânia was awarded compensation for suffering moral harassment related to her age after being called derogatory names by colleagues.

An article discusses how to properly document and report adjustments for overtime payments owed from the previous year, including the implications for sick pay calculations.

A cleaning company was ordered to pay a monthly pension and damages to an employee who developed health issues related to work in Porto Velho.

A former employee is suing Wanda Nara for approximately 15 million pesos, citing poor working conditions and unpaid labor.

A Sainsbury's employee received £12,000 in compensation after feeling excluded from a social media post while on sick leave, which the tribunal ruled as humiliating treatment.

Brazil's labor court has ordered Havan to quantify the compensation owed to a former employee who was dismissed shortly after testifying in a labor lawsuit.

Tourism employees in Argentina will see their earnings updated in March 2026, with specific compensation structures based on positions and categories.

A recent report reveals that Finnish employees need to work 46 days to earn the daily wage of a CEO, highlighting ongoing disparities in income development between corporate leaders and workers.

Steak 'n Shake is introducing a 21-cent bitcoin bonus for hourly employees, sparking significant online debate about the initiative's implications.

Czech employees will benefit from increased allowances and compensation for car usage during business trips.

A former employee of a clinic in Katori City, Chiba, has been awarded compensation after the court found that she was sexually assaulted by the clinic's director.

A court in Padova has ruled in favor of a woman injured while working from home, establishing a precedent for future workplace injury claims.

The Justice Tribunal of Rondônia upheld a ruling requiring the state's Department of Roads to compensate the family of an employee killed by a steamroller while on duty.

A former employee of Japan's Ministry of Agriculture committed suicide, prompting her family to sue the government for approximately 140 million yen, claiming negligence in addressing harassment issues leading to her death.

The Greek labor union GSEE informs private sector employees about the compensation methods for working on Clean Monday, which is not an official public holiday.

A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.

The São Paulo Court of Justice denied a 103,400 BRL compensation claim from a truck driver who was attacked with a hoe handle by a public security guard in Itanhaém, citing personal motives rather than public duty.

A company in Argentina, Refres Now S.A., was ordered by the Supreme Court of Mendoza to pay over $800 million to a former employee due to improper dismissal and labor irregularities.

The Argentine Minister of Deregulation, Federico Sturzenegger, discussed the recent approval of labor reform aimed at addressing issues related to employee compensation, overtime, and sick leave.

A male employee of the Kyushu Defense Bureau, after not receiving any response for over two years to his power harassment claim, successfully sued the government for compensation, resulting in a court ruling ordering the payment of damages.

A court in Spain ruled that an employee's dismissal for excessive personal internet use was disproportionate, resulting in a compensation of 40,000 euros for the fired worker.

A former supermarket assistant manager in Divinópolis was compelled to lead prayers at work, violating his religious freedom, leading to a court ruling that granted him compensation due to discriminatory practices.

A court has ruled that an airline must pay €15,000 in replacement tickets to three passengers due to incorrect information given by a call center employee.

A court in Cáceres has ruled that the Junta of Extremadura must pay 20,000 euros in compensation to a public employee who was dismissed but had become a permanent employee after stabilization in another position.