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Height Of Discomfort: 6-Foot-2 Employee Files $4.6 Mn Lawsuit Over 'Inadequate Desk Accommodations'
4 weeks ago

Height Of Discomfort: 6-Foot-2 Employee Files $4.6 Mn Lawsuit Over 'Inadequate Desk Accommodations'

ABP News  

A 6-foot-2, 163-kg employee of the New York Public Library has filed a $4.6 million lawsuit, alleging workplace discrimination and harassment stemming from being assigned a desk that he claims is unsuitable for his stature. Martin's troubles began in October 2021 when he was assigned to a cramped service desk on the first floor of the Fifth Avenue library in …

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Amazon makes it difficult for disabled employees to work from home
1 month ago

Amazon makes it difficult for disabled employees to work from home

India Today  

Amazon is tightening its rules for disabled employees who want to work from home, as the company pushes for a full return to the office five days a week starting in January.Now, disabled employees face tougher steps to get approval for remote work. “We understand that this is going to be a transition and we’re working with our employees to …

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Compliance On Eviction Of Unauthorized Occupants From Govt Accommodations
1 month ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Seeks Compliance On Eviction Of Unauthorized Occupants From Govt Accommodations

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court addressed a Public Interest Litigation concerning the continued occupation of government-provided accommodations by former ministers and political persons who no longer held positions entitling them to such residences. Chowdhary, criticised the inaction of the Estates Department, noting that requests had merely been made to the unauthorised occupants without issuing eviction orders or imposing commercial …

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Wayanad landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Temporary rehabilitation of 728 families complete, says Kerala govt

New Indian Express  

WAYANAD: The Kerala government on Saturday said the temporary rehabilitation process of the victims of landslides in Wayanad have been completed and all the surviving families have been shifted to rented accommodations. The state government said all the 728 surviving families from the relief camps were shifted to rented accommodations as of Saturday. Meanwhile, the cabinet sub-committee, which met the …

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Reasonable accommodations and disability rights
5 months ago

Reasonable accommodations and disability rights

The Hindu  

The principle of reasonable accommodations is foregrounded in the legal framework through the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. However, compliance with this standard can only thrive in an ecosystem where institutions realise that in addition to fulfilling the legal mandate, an investment in RAs can also generate tangible business benefits for them. Since the rights of PwDs directly …

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Kota hostels yet to take steps to check suicides by students
7 months, 1 week ago

Kota hostels yet to take steps to check suicides by students

Hindustan Times  

Around 300 hostels and paying guest accommodations in Kota district of Rajasthan are yet to install a spring device on ceiling fans, as mandated by the administration, to prevent students from taking their lives, a recent survey amid a series of suicides by hanging this year has revealed. The exercise was carried out by a nine-member panel that was formed …

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

LA Times  

An exam room is seen inside a Planned Parenthood. Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortions. Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of …

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

Associated Press  

— Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions, calling the rules an illegal interpretation of a 2022 federal law. The lawsuit led by Tennessee and Arkansas comes since finalized federal regulations were published April 15 to provide guidance for employers and workers on …

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New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion
8 months, 1 week ago

New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include divisive accommodations for abortion

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions — along with pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday. The federal agency added that the new law does not obligate employers or employer- The act requires most employers with …

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New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes divisive accommodations for abortion
8 months, 1 week ago

New rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act includes divisive accommodations for abortion

The Independent  

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New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules include accommodations for abortion
8 months, 1 week ago

New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules include accommodations for abortion

LA Times  

Workers are entitled to workplace accommodations for abortions — along with other pregnancy-related medical conditions such as miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published this week. The federal agency added that the new law does not obligate employers or employer- The act requires most employers with 15 or more employees …

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Bengaluru techie, 26, quits her job to steal laptops from PG accommodations, arrested
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru techie, 26, quits her job to steal laptops from PG accommodations, arrested

Hindustan Times  

A 26-year-old woman, a B.Tech graduate from Noida, was arrested by HAL police for allegedly stealing 24 laptops valued at ₹10 lakh from paying guest accommodations and software companies in Bengaluru. After an individual living in the PG complained about the lost valuables, the HAL police tracked down the accused using CCTV camera footage and other evidence. Patil was nabbed …

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Best latex mattresses in India to buy: Top 8 resilient options that spell comfort
9 months ago

Best latex mattresses in India to buy: Top 8 resilient options that spell comfort

Hindustan Times  

When it comes to choosing a mattress, it's essential to consider your sleeping habits, comfort level, and any specific health concerns you may have. Specifications of Sleepyhead Latex Natural Pincore Mattress Available in multiple sizes Natural latex construction Breathable and temperature regulating Medium-firm support 10 years warranty Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Excellent breathability and temperature regulation May be …

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Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Prisoners with developmental disabilities face unique challenges. One facility is offering solutions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On a nearby door painted …

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'Cat'ering to felines, canines no mere pet project
11 months, 1 week ago

'Cat'ering to felines, canines no mere pet project

China Daily  

A cat lover kisses her furry friend in Shanghai. He is family, and I simply don't want to leave him behind again," Zhao said, adding that she researched various accommodation options, discovering that many hotels and vacation rentals now cater to pet owners. A survey conducted by the Shanghai-based Asia Pet Alliance in early November showed that among services pet …

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Bengaluru civic body to take up drive against PG accommodations amidst complaints of security, revenue loss to government
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru civic body to take up drive against PG accommodations amidst complaints of security, revenue loss to government

The Hindu  

After its recent raids on pubs and bars checking for licence violations, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike now plans to take up a drive to check the licences of paying guest accommodations in the city. Many have also pointed out that a lack of action from various civic agencies against unlicenced PGs have also created revenue losses to the government. …

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Kon'nichiwa or Hallo? First, pay a tourist tax
1 year, 1 month ago

Kon'nichiwa or Hallo? First, pay a tourist tax

Hindustan Times  

Interchangeably used with visitor levy or accommodation tax, tourist tax is a fee imposed on travellers by a country to help fund local infrastructure, services and tourism. Thailand's move to collect fees for environmental conservation sends a powerful message about the need for responsible tourism," explains a representative of Conservative Corridor, a specialist group in conservation management, adding, "Similarly, Venice's …

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With tourism season opening, beach side accommodations in good demand, say stakeholders
1 year, 2 months ago

With tourism season opening, beach side accommodations in good demand, say stakeholders

The Hindu  

With tourism season opening in the coastal belt, beachside homestays and guest houses appear to be in good demand. A beach tourism promoter Yatish Baikampady told The Hindu that Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts had about 150 beachside homestays and guest houses. Mr. Baikampady, who was a former Chief Executive Officer of Panambur Beach Development Project, said that many tourists …

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Study Abroad: How to find housing near top foreign universities with AmberStudent
1 year, 2 months ago

Study Abroad: How to find housing near top foreign universities with AmberStudent

Hindustan Times  

Housing, often, is the biggest headache of Indian students who enrol in foreign universities for higher studies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pune, Amberstudent.com, a company focussed on student accommodation around the world, has so far sold 1 million housing to students and in 2022 alone served 40,000 students. What is, on average, the room rental for accommodation, for …

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Virginia finalizes guidance on transgender students, including rolling back some accommodations
1 year, 5 months ago

Virginia finalizes guidance on transgender students, including rolling back some accommodations

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration said Tuesday that it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students, guidance that will direct school districts to roll back some current accommodations and increase parental notification requirements about certain discussions involving gender identity. The finalized version adds an “opt out” option for parents to request that their children …

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The Supreme Court bolsters protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations
1 year, 5 months ago

The Supreme Court bolsters protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday used the case of a Christian mail carrier who did not want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations. But a 1977 Supreme Court case, Trans World Airlines v. Hardison, says in part that employers can deny religious accommodations to employees when they impose “more than a …

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Pregnant workers have new federal protections. What are your rights in California?
1 year, 5 months ago

Pregnant workers have new federal protections. What are your rights in California?

LA Times  

A doctor performs an ultrasound exam on a pregnant woman. The new federal law, which will be enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, mandates that employers with a minimum of 15 employees must provide “reasonable accommodations” to workers who require them due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. The term “related medical conditions” extends the law’s protections to …

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Eviction Of Air India Employees Due To Privatisation Cannot Be Termed An Industrial Dispute: Bombay High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Eviction Of Air India Employees Due To Privatisation Cannot Be Termed An Industrial Dispute: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

Holding that Air India employees were granted accommodation on leave and license and not as a matter of right, the Bombay High Court has held that eviction of employees due to privatisation cannot be termed an Industrial dispute. A division bench of Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Sandeep V Marne dismissed a batch of writ petitions filed by employee unions …

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Tourism in Netherlands close to pre-Covid levels with hotel occupancy rising
1 year, 10 months ago

Tourism in Netherlands close to pre-Covid levels with hotel occupancy rising

NL Times  

The number of tourists who spent the night in Dutch accommodations last year increased by 40 percent to 44 million compared to 2021. Tourists spent a total of 127.8 million nights in Dutch accommodations - an increase of 26 percent compared to 2021 and 4 percent higher than 2019, which was already a record year. Dutch hotels accommodated 28 million …

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