Former employee sues Gentex for gender discrimination
The former engineer's attorney said she has heard from multiple women who said they left Gentex because of similar experiences......»»
US says SK Battery faces $77,200 in fines over employee health hazards
The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces $77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire......»»
Challenging the gig economy
Employee engagement among independent gig workers is an important issue facing organizations working with remote teams and individuals. A study published in the International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, which looked at the connecti.....»»
Protesters close Chicago Apple Store over Palestinian employee firing
A small group of demonstrators disrupted the Lincoln Park Apple Store in Chicago on Saturday to protest Apple's use of labor in Africa and its disciplining of at least one employee wearing pro-Palestinian clothing items.The protest, which took place.....»»
22% of employees admit to breaching company rules with GenAI
Disruptive technologies like AI are heightening the longstanding tension between organizational security and employee productivity, according to 1Password. Employees are under increasing pressure to perform; to boost efficiency they’re embracing ge.....»»
Google sues two crypto app makers over allegedly vast “pig butchering” scheme
Crypto and other investment app scams promoted on YouTube targeted 100K users. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Google has sued two app developers based in China over an alleged scheme targeting 100,00.....»»
Human risk is the top cyber threat for IT teams
After another year rife with cybercrime, IT and cyber leaders are confronted with a new reality. AI and deepfakes can trick even the most well-trained employee, and executing a strong cyber defense is more important than ever. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
Toyota to pay its Japanese dealers support for every employee
Starting this month, Toyota will tap into its record profits to pay dealers in Japan a monthly stipend for every person they employ......»»
NYC’s government chatbot is lying about city laws and regulations
You can be evicted for not paying rent, despite what the "MyCity" chatbot says. Enlarge / Has a government employee checked all those zeroes and ones floating above the skyline? (credit: Getty Images) If you follow gener.....»»
Jails banned visits in “quid pro quo” with prison phone companies, lawsuits say
Civil rights group sues two counties, says hundreds more have banned visits. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) Two lawsuits filed by a civil rights group allege that county jails in Michigan banned in-perso.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 29, 2024 – Apple sues a former engineer
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Andrew Aude, a former iOS Software Engineer, accusing him of leaking “information about more than a half-dozen different Apple policies and products.” The leaks included details about Apple’s then-unreleased Jo.....»»
WWDC 2024 announced, DOJ sues Apple
Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcement.....»»
Apple sues ex employee over iOS Journal app leaks
Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, accusing the ex-iOS software engineer of breaching confidentiality agreements by leaking details of the Journal app before its launch.Gavel in a courtroomThe lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of.....»»
Ubuntu will manually review Snap Store after crypto wallet scams
Former Canonical employee calls out the "Safe" label applied to Snap apps. Enlarge / One thing you can say about this crypto wallet: You can't confuse it for any other. (credit: Getty Images) The Snap Store, where contai.....»»
Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends in Disabilit.....»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»
New GM aftersales VP Dave Marsh aims to improve customer, employee experiences
Dave Marsh was promoted to global vice president of Customer Care and Aftersales at General Motors as of Feb. 1......»»
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to.....»»
Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting policies and setting ta.....»»
Ubisoft’s impressive smart NPC demo reveals AI’s quiet gender bias problem
Ubisoft showed off an impressive AI demo at GDC filled with smart NPCs. But the company has one problem to fix: AI’s inherent biases......»»