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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs sentenced for discrimination against a woman โ€“ compensations swelling to over 150,000 euros

Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been ordered to pay over 150,000 euros due to discrimination against a female official.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemned for Gender Discrimination with Substantial Compensation

Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was ordered to pay over โ‚ฌ88,000 in compensation for gender discrimination against a female diplomat, following a lengthy legal battle.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns man to pay R$ 10,000 to trans woman treated with masculine terms

A Brazilian court has ordered a man to pay R$ 10,000 in moral damages to a transgender woman who was referred to using masculine terms, highlighting issues of discrimination and gender identity.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank condemned for paying female manager 22% less than male colleague

A regional labor court in Brazil found a bank guilty of gender-based salary discrimination, ordering it to compensate a female manager who earned 22% less than her male counterpart.

Mar 10 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uber is ordered to pay R$ 56,000 for discrimination against blind man in RS

Uber has been ordered by the Justice of Rio Grande do Sul to pay R$ 56,000 in compensation to a blind man who was discriminated against for trying to enter ride-hailing vehicles with a guide dog.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I found out about the 800,000 won difference with my male colleague

A woman discovered a significant wage gap with her male counterparts upon reviewing payroll documents at her workplace.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Telemarketing company ordered to pay R$ 5,000 to a woman after asking questions about her sex life during the selection process

A Salvador telemarketing company has been ordered to pay R$ 5,000 in damages to a woman after she was asked inappropriate questions about her sexual life during the hiring process.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Parat accuses NHO and Spekter of encouraging law-breaking after part-time court ruling

The union Parat has accused NHO and Spekter of suggesting illegal practices concerning part-time workers following a recent court ruling on overtime pay.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Court condemns CBTU to pay R$ 100 thousand in compensation for discrimination and harassment against employees in Recife

The Brazilian Labor Court has ordered CBTU to pay R$ 100,000 for discriminating against and harassing eight employees in Recife.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Slaughterhouse that made sign 'Petista not welcome here' is ordered to pay R$ 130,000 for discrimination

A Brazilian slaughterhouse has been ordered to pay R$ 130,000 for discriminatory advertising after displaying a sign that said 'Petista not welcome here.'

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Substitute Teacher Harassed with Monkey Sounds and the N-Word

A substitute teacher in Trelleborg, Sweden, was subjected to harassment involving monkey sounds and repeated usage of the N-word by a colleague, resulting in the municipality being ordered to pay compensation for discrimination.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Terry Newman: Apparently, everything is discrimination now

A Quebec salon has been ordered to pay $500 to a non-binary customer for lack of gender-neutral haircut options, highlighting ongoing discussions about discrimination and gender identity.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Quebec hair salon ordered to pay $500 to non-binary client

A Quebec human rights tribunal has ordered a hair salon to pay $500 to a non-binary client after the salon's booking system required clients to select either male or female.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hereโ€™s Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men

The article discusses the gender pay gap and argues that when motherhood and its associated stereotypes are removed from the equation, the wage disparity between men and women disappears.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The congregation treated disrespectfully the family mourning their grandmother

A Finnish church is scrutinized for requiring a grieving Roma family to pay burial costs upfront in cash, leading to an apology from the priest after realizing the discrimination.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Supermarket records employee's sexual orientation and is convicted of homophobia in MG: 'Gay', wrote HR

A supermarket in Divinรณpolis, Minas Gerais, has been ordered by a labor court to pay R$ 15,000 in moral damages to a former employee after HR recorded the term 'gay' in his employee file.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Re-regulation of anti-discrimination provisions

The article discusses concerns regarding a government bill on equal pay, cross-discrimination, and the opinions of organizations like the Confederation Lewiatan and OPZZ on the implications of new anti-discrimination regulations.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns Hapvida and doctor to pay patient for xenophobia during consultation in Limeira: 'You are from Bahia, do you have a disease complex?'

A court in Limeira, SP, has ordered Hapvida and a doctor to pay R$ 10,000 in damages to a patient who experienced discrimination during a consultation regarding infertility.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Credit Suisse to pay over 900,000 euros to former employee for pregnancy-related discrimination

Credit Suisse has been ordered to pay 910,000 euros in damages to a former trader who experienced interrupted promotion and pay increases due to pregnancy-related discrimination.

Jan 13 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Temporary workers with better protection? Employers' costs under expert scrutiny

Experts assess the impact of a proposed law aimed at enhancing the protection of temporary workers, which seeks to reduce pay discrimination and equalize access to benefits.

Dec 30 โ€ข 14:01 UTC

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