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Merz unveils sweeping reform push for Germany: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules
Chancellor Friedrich Merz had repeatedly complained that the rate of sick leave is too high in Germany, harming productivity.
University of Hawaii officials win personal immunity after professor criticized Black History event
A law professor claims the school violated his First Amendment rights by disciplining him after he spoke out about the university's lack of Black representation during Black History Month.
June jobs report misses big, while unemployment falls
The economy added less than half the number of jobs expected last month and saw fewer gains in April and May than first reported.
Political discrimination in Puerto Rico?
BOSTON, Mass. — The First Circuit ruled that a Puerto Rico federal court erred in rejecting a political discrimination claim brought by a municipal auditor who was not re-hired by a new mayor, who belongs to a different party. A failure to re-hire might be unconstitutional discrimination because an auditor is generally a “technocrat” position rather than a “trust” position, for which party affiliation would be a relevant consideration. Vacated.
Employees claim 401(k) mismanagement led to tens of millions in losses
Participants in the Pitney Bowes retirement plan say administrators failed to ditch low-performing investments in a federal lawsuit.
Denver judge dismisses burnt out public defender’s free speech claim
A former public defender says the state office fired him after he moved to drop three cases from a workload covering 130 clients.
Landmark legal win compensates pregnant soccer player who lost contract
Maja Göthberg played for Lazio Women in the 2023-24 season and helped the club win promotion to the top tier.
Feds ask judge to toss suit over government hiring plans
The plaintiffs argued the government’s claims it won’t restructure FEMA cannot be trusted.
Starbucks claims union violates coffeemaker’s trademarks
Starbucks says unions may use an employer’s name for protected union activities, but not to speak out on political issues or sell union merchandise.
EU court says anti-vaccine views are opinions, not protected beliefs
An Italian army officer who refused a Covid-19 vaccine failed to convince Europe’s highest court that his objections amounted to a legally protected belief.
Ex-wife’s eBay account sparks fight over hacked evidence
EU judges ruled that courts may, in some circumstances, rely on evidence linked to illegally obtained personal data.