Workplace discrimination

London Firm Pays £110k To Muslim Woman After Colleague Suggests She Remove Her Headscarf ‘To Attract More Men’

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London Firm Pays £110k To Muslim Woman After Colleague Suggests She Remove Her Headscarf ‘To Attract More Men’

A Muslim paralegal was awarded £110,000 in a sexual harassment settlement after her male colleague told her to remove her headscarf or hijab to “attract men.” Trainee solicitor Forida Kaiser was subjected to discriminatory comments from lawyer Imitiaz Ahmed, who suggested she remove her headscarf to “attract men,” the employment tribunal heard. Kaiser felt “insulted … Read more

Chinese state media warn AI could worsen job discrimination and break labour laws

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Chinese state media warn AI could worsen job discrimination and break labour laws

Chinese state media have warned that job interviews conducted by AI could worsen gender and age discrimination and violate labour laws as the country seeks to leverage the technology for its economic recovery. The official Economic Daily on Monday called on employers to be aware of potential risks while using the technology, highlighting that artificial … Read more