Paramount employees criticize company for rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies

Paramount employees criticize company for rolling back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, accusing senior leadership of hypocrisy and prioritizing profits over employees' well-being. The move is seen as a response to pressure from the federal government, which they refer to as 'mob bosses.'

Closure of U.S. Agency for International Development Headquarters

The headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development closed weeks ago, and now employees are being allowed to briefly return to pick up their belongings.

Closure of USAID Headquarters

The headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development was closed weeks ago, with employees briefly allowed to return to pick up their belongings recently.

Company in China's Marriage Policy for Employees

A company in China faced backlash for threatening never-married and divorced employees with termination if they were still single by a certain date. The policy was rolled back after criticism from the public and government officials.

NSA Investigating Secret Sex Chats Among Employees

The NSA is investigating secret sex chats among employees during work hours, leading to administrative action. Employees discussed topics like male-to-female transgender surgery, hair removal, and sexual pleasure post-castration.

Recent News Events

More than 170 migrants held at Guantánamo flown back to Venezuela, 3 buses explode near Tel Aviv with no injuries reported, Trump administration fires more than 200 FEMA employees.

Disney's Diversity Programs and Recent Shifts

Disney's recent shifts in diversity programs to appease President Trump and the MAGA crowd have left some staff feeling uneasy. The company has made changes to its DEI initiatives and content, leading to internal dissent and concerns about the direction of the company.

FEMA Terminates Employees for Unauthorized Payments for Migrant Housing

FEMA is terminating four employees for making egregious payments for luxury NYC hotels for migrants without proper authorization. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency uncovered the $59 million payment. The Biden administration authorized FEMA funding for the migrant crisis, leading to criticism and accusations of mismanagement.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan Regarding USAID Employees

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's plan to put 2,200 USAID employees on leave and orders reinstatement of 500 already on leave. Workers faced unnecessary risks and expenses due to abrupt actions. President Trump and Elon Musk aim to dismantle the agency, causing protests and disruptions.

Lawsuit against Trump Administration over USAID Directive

Unions suing Trump administration over directive to place USAID personnel on administrative leave globally, leading to a humanitarian crisis and job losses. Lawsuit argues actions are unconstitutional and illegal. Trump administration defends actions as necessary for cooperation. USAID employees reeling from disruptions and reduction in workforce.

Reddit Bans Subreddits Over Comments on Elon Musk's Employees

Reddit banned r/WhitePeopleTwitter and another subreddit after comments about Elon Musk's employees. Musk claimed the comments broke the law. The ban followed reports of Doge staff accessing sensitive information. Musk criticized legal action against online comments in the past. The White House clarified Trump's Gaza proposal.

Trump administration directive on USAID employees

The Trump administration is putting all USAID employees on administrative leave by the end of this week.

Australian 'Right to Disconnect' Law

Australian employees now have a 'right to disconnect' allowing them to ignore their bosses outside work hours without fear of punishment.

UNRWA firing employees for ties to Hamas

UNRWA fired nine employees for working alongside Hamas in the October 7th terror attack, after denying allegations of Hamas ties and aid diversion. The organization faced funding cuts and international scrutiny due to evidence provided by Israel.

Google Employees Fired for Protesting Israeli Government Contract

Google has fired over two dozen employees for protesting the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military. The employees were arrested after a sit-in at Google's offices in Seattle, New York, and Sunnyvale. The protests were led by tech workers demanding Amazon and Google drop their Project Nimbus contract.

Yellowstone National Park affordable housing donation

Yellowstone National Park receives $40 million donation for affordable housing for employees, addressing a common issue across national parks.

Controversy Over College Athletes Becoming Employees

College athletes potentially becoming employees of their schools is a controversial topic that Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney disagrees with, preferring an emphasis on education while athletes get paid.