In a recent tribunal case that has sparked significant attention, troubling incidents of racial harassment and constructive dismissal have been brought to light. The case involves employees at Boots, one of the UK’s leading pharmacy chains. The tribunal found that a staff member, Mr. Famojuro, had been subjected to racial harassment and constructively dismissed due to his race. The tribunal
In a significant development, a federal court has approved a preliminary injunction forbidding three poultry companies in California from violating a range of child labor and wage laws. The court’s decision comes as a result of an investigation that uncovered shocking violations, including underage workers using sharp knives in the deboning and cutting of chicken. The defendants, which include Tony
In a recent lawsuit filed against Publix, a popular supermarket chain, allegations have emerged that the company failed to pay its hourly assistant department managers for work performed during meal breaks and outside of regular working hours. The proposed collective action, filed by the plaintiffs on October 26th, also claims that these managers were routinely interrupted during their off-the-clock meal
Blink Parametric, a leading provider of real-time parametric insurance solutions, has entered into a global agreement with MAWDY to meet the ever-growing demand for real-time travel insurance services. This partnership aims to provide swift and immediate claim resolutions to travelers in need, revolutionizing the way travel insurance is handled. Real-Time Parametric Platform At the core of this collaboration is Blink
LegalTech Nuvalaw has made significant strides in the field of claims resolution through its online negotiation and arbitration platform. The company recently announced that it has successfully raised $3 million in a pre-Series A financing round. This funding will be instrumental in further enhancing Nuvalaw’s presence in the UK market and expanding its cloud-based claims resolution platform to tackle a
In a recent case, a federal court in Ohio granted summary judgment in favor of an asphalt company, dismissing an employee’s age discrimination claims. The court ruled that while the supervisor’s comments about the employee’s age were offensive and unprofessional, they alone were not sufficient evidence to prove that the company’s stated reason for termination was pretextual. Background The case
Blink Parametric, a leading provider of real-time parametric solutions, has recently announced a partnership with MAWDY, a global insurance, reinsurance, and services company affiliated with the renowned MAPFRE Group. This collaboration aims to integrate and deliver real-time parametric travel insurance solutions across the extensive MAWDY network, revolutionizing the travel insurance industry. Integration of Parametric Travel Insurance Solutions The agreement between
Insurtech company Lexasure has recently announced its upcoming launch of a cutting-edge business-to-business (B2B) risk management portal for general reinsurance. The portal, named Atlas, aims to revolutionize the reinsurance industry by offering innovative features built on the powerful LexasureCloud 1.0 platform. With its exclusive reinsurance-as-a-service (RaaS) function, Lexasure believes Atlas will enhance underwriting outcomes and provide insurers with a significant
In a significant development, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced its long-awaited final rule on joint employer relationships. More than a year after the agency proposed revisiting its framework for analyzing joint employer relationships, this final rule is set to have far-reaching implications for employers across various industries. Overview of NLRB’s Decision to Revisit Joint Employer Framework The
Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. and YuLife Limited have joined forces to introduce the innovative YuLife Wellbeing Model in Japan. This collaboration marks the first step towards implementing the model since Dai-ichi Life invested in the UK-based InsurTech startup. The pilot project aims to pioneer groundbreaking life insurance products and services by leveraging the power of technology and behavioral sciences. Background
11Onze, a prominent European fintech company, has ventured into the vehicle insurance sector through an exciting partnership with Mussap, a mutual insurance company serving the Catalan community in Spain. Building on the success of their recently launched home insurance product, 11Onze has identified the need for a fair and cost-effective option for vehicle insurance among their community members. With a
Coincover, a prominent blockchain protection company, has partnered with AlphaPoint, a global financial technology company, to provide an additional layer of protection for AlphaPoint customers. This collaboration aims to give AlphaPoint clients access to Coincover’s leading Asset Protection technology, enhancing the overall security and credibility of AlphaPoint as a safety-conscious exchange. Coincover’s Asset Protection Technology Coincover’s cutting-edge Asset Protection technology
