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Human Times
After more than two years of fighting against return-to-office mandates, workers are taking their battle to court. Employees are filing lawsuits and complaints with federal labor agencies, arguing that mandates can be unjust, discriminatory, and retaliatory. The outcomes of these cases could force employers to reevaluate their policies. Workers who have filed legal action over remote work say their employers' rejections have been shocking and unfortunate. Some courts have ruled that remote work can be considered a reasonable accommodation. Complaints also include unfair labor practices, such as retaliation for unionization efforts. The fight against return-to-office mandates may be viewed as an uphill battle, but workers believe it is worth it to flex their collective power.
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Human Times
P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite accepted a six-figure bonus in 2023 just over a year after the company sacked hundreds of UK-based crew and replaced them with foreign agency workers, MPs heard on Tuesday. Hebblethwaite previously appeared in front of a joint transport and business committee in March 2022, at which time he said the lowest-paid agency worker would receive £5.15 an hour. However, an investigation by ITV News and the Guardian this March revealed some P&O seafarers were receiving an hourly rate as low as £4.87. The UK minimum wage is £11.44 an hour – but the rates do not apply to maritime workers employed by an overseas agency who work on foreign-registered ships in international waters. During his appearance in parliament, Hebblethwaite was asked by Liam Byrne MP: “Are you basically a modern-day pirate?...You seem to be robbing your staff blind.” Regarding his remuneration, Hebblethwaite said he earned a £325,000 basic salary and received an £183,000 bonus in April 2023. “I reflected on accepting that payment. But ultimately I did decide to accept it,” he said. “I do recognise it is not a decision that everybody would have made.”
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Education Slice
A "deepfake" audio recording of a principal making derogatory comments has sparked serious concerns in Baltimore County, showing the damaging potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. The incident involved Dazhon Darien, the athletic director at Pikesville High School, who created a fake audio of Principal Eric Eiswert uttering racist and antisemitic remarks. This deepfake not only divided the community but also led to Darien’s arrest for multiple charges, including theft and disruption of school operations. The case highlights a growing issue within educational settings, where the misuse of AI technology can lead to significant harm. Principals and school officials, often public figures due to their roles, are particularly vulnerable to such attacks, which can damage reputations and lead to serious professional consequences. The ease of creating deepfakes and the challenge of distinguishing them from real recordings complicate the response even further, raising fears among educators about their potential misuse. School districts are currently ill-equipped to handle the rise of deepfakes, lacking policies to govern the use of AI and protect against its abuse. This incident underscores the urgent need for educational institutions to develop strategies to mitigate these risks, including educating staff about AI, updating policies, and incorporating AI detection tools.
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Accountancy Slice
The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to $4.6tn, according to new estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Congress will also confront the deficit impact of renewing the cuts, as the U.S. faces a "daunting" fiscal outlook. Extending the personal income tax cuts alone will cost $3.8tn. The anticipated cost of extending the tax cuts could move lawmakers to seek ways to offset the deficit impact through spending cuts or by scaling back the size of the rate reductions. President Joe Biden has proposed nearly $5tn-worth of new tax hikes on businesses and high-earners. The expiring portion of the tax cuts also includes reductions in individual tax rates and an expansion of the child tax credit. CBO estimates deficits would rise to $2.6rn by 2034, with debt held by the public reaching 116% of GDP. Immigration is expected to boost GDP by about $7tn over the next decade.
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Legal Matters Scotland
Former Dundee FC footballer David Winnie has been appointed head of sports at law firm Gilson Gray. Winnie, who played for St Mirren's Scottish Cup-winning team in 1987, will be responsible for representing players, clubs, governing bodies, and more in legal matters related to sports and immigration. Winnie, who graduated with a law degree in 2005 and qualified as a solicitor in 2009, brings his expertise from his previous role as a partner and head of sports at Burlingtons Legal. Glen Gilson, chairman and managing partner of Gilson Gray, said: "We have represented numerous sports people and sporting institutions over the years. David's expertise takes our practice to yet another level. His general corporate and immigration expertise makes him a valuable addition to our team."
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Legal Slice
The demand for litigation services in the first quarter of the year has seen a growth of 3.8%, outpacing the overall demand growth across all practices. This growth has been most pronounced amongst Second Hundred and midsize law firms. The Law Firm Financial Index report from Thomson Reuters highlights that litigation practices have been a bright light for law firms, driving their financial gains. Worked billing rates have also seen a significant increase of 6.4%, the highest quarter-over-quarter increase since the Great Recession. Bill Josten, strategic content manager for Thomson Reuters, stated that litigation is a highly lucrative practice and a good thing for overall firm profitability. The report also mentions that growth in litigation was the strongest seen since the post-pandemic snap back in 2021. Demand for litigation services saw the most significant growth at Second Hundred and midsize firms, with jumps of 5.2% and 4.7% respectively. The larger firms made up for their lack of demand growth with record rate growth, with worked rates increasing 8.4% and 7.6% in those market segments.
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Risk Channel
MPs on the Treasury Committee have urged the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure banks are more transparent on why they “debank” businesses. In a report on its inquiry into the barriers SMEs face to accessing finance, the committee called on the City watchdog to force lenders to detail the number of business accounts they close each quarter, as well as the reason. The FCA said it will “carefully consider” the recommendations, adding that it has “been clear to banks they must be fair to people, including businesses, when considering closing accounts.” Trade body UK Finance said closures affect a small proportion of business accounts and are mainly due to a lack of information sharing, dormant accounts and financial crime concerns. The Federation for Small Businesses says the FCA should demand more information from banks to establish the main underlying reasons for closures, while also suggesting that small business owners should also be given a three month grace period to find a new provider if their bank account is to be closed. Data from Barclays, HSBC, TSB, Lloyds, Santander, NatWest, Metro and Handelsbanken shows that more than 140,000 small businesses have been de-banked by major lenders in the past year, often immediately and with no explanation.
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