Judge Tosses DEI Hiring Suit Against Cornell Over Standing
A New York federal judge ruled a former academic was not ready to apply to Cornell, so he cannot sue over its DEI-based hiring.
Workplace
NLRB Judge: Hospital Lawfully Fired Steward Who Skipped Meeting
An NLRB judge found The Methodist Hospitals did not break labor law by firing a union steward who refused to meet her supervisor.
Coles Worker Fired for Restraining Thief Gets $6,500
The Fair Work Commission found a casual Coles employee's dismissal harsh, though breaching the code of conduct was a valid reason. He will be paid compensation, not reinstated.
Judge Clears EEOC Suit Over Yale Hospital's Age-70 Doctor Tests
A federal court ruled that a trial must decide whether Yale New Haven Hospital's eye and cognitive tests for physicians aged 70 and up are lawful or age bias.
Colliers: Asia Pacific Firms Expect AI Roles, Many Lack Office Plans
A Colliers survey of 313 corporate occupiers says all expect AI to create specialised roles, yet many have not turned that into workplace and lease strategy.
Sydney Tower Controller Had High Fatigue Risk Before Close Call
Australian safety investigators say a lone air traffic controller was rostered with a high predicted fatigue level when a Virgin jet crossed in front of a Qantas plane in August.