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Termination in the event of severe disability: These errors lead to ineffectiveness

The dismissal of an employee with a severe disability during the waiting period was heard at the Federal Labor Court (BAG). The result is clear from the recently published judgment: Although the special protection against dismissal had not yet come into effect and the approval of the integration office was not necessary, the termination was still ineffective. The reason: In the case of such terminations, deadlines must be adhered to and the representatives of the severely disabled (SBV) – if available – must be properly heard. In the most recent case, this was not done correctly. An ambiguous form and…

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Barcelona is left without a good part of the Trambesòs in the summer due to the works on the Gran Via

The urbanization works on Barcelona’s Gran Via and the doubling of the tram tracks – between Badajoz and Bilbao streets – will cause cuts on the three Trambesòs lines (T4, T5 and T6) during this summer. The interruptions to the tram service will be carried out in stages between July 3 and September 13 and will affect the majority of the route that this rail transport takes in the city of Barcelona. In fact, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (ATM), last year – in the same period of time – between 2.6 and 2.8 million trips were…

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What is the status of diversity management in companies?

Human Resources Management: Ms. Lutz, you are the initiator of the Impact of Diversity Awards (IOD), which honors personalities and projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in companies. What trends have you seen in submissions this year?Barbara Lutz: AI and diversity was a clear trending topic among the submissions. Almost every third submission dealt with this. For example, Alicare (an outpatient care service, editor’s note) applied with a project that uses AI to cushion biases in their nursing care processes. It is imperative that so many diversity managers focus on AI transformation. Why?If we leave AI development to…

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Two people die and one remains serious after a fire in a building in Magaluf

Shock in the Majorcan town of Calvià (53,700 inhabitants) due to the death of two people in a fire that broke out early this Thursday morning in a well-known apartment building located in the tourist center of Magaluf. The mayor of the town, Juan Antonio Amengual, has confirmed the death of two people due to smoke inhalation and the admission to the Son Espases reference hospital in Palma of a third person in serious condition. At least twenty people have been affected by the event. The Civil Guard judicial police are investigating the causes of the fire, which started on…

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Duty of care during foreign assignments: How HR protects expats in crisis regions

Air alerts are part of everyday life in Tel Aviv. People quickly seek shelter. Ricarda Pasch, who works with start-ups to develop innovative product solutions for Volkswagen, quickly came to terms with the situation. Not just thanks to exemplary security measures. The calmness of the locals also helps expats keep their fears at bay. “My parents are more worried than I am,” says Pasch, who despite all the risks wants to stay until July.Risk rating as a basis for travel and assignments

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Traffic cuts in the Canary Islands, streets to avoid and mobility restrictions due to the Pope’s visit to Spain

Leo XIV’s trip through Spain will conclude in the Canary Islands, with visits to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Given the forecast of a large influx of public, the councils of both islands have asked the Canary Islands Government to suspend classes and have recommended prioritizing teleworking during the days of the visit. In addition, administrations have enabled park and ride facilities and special bus services to facilitate travel and reduce the use of private vehicles.Continue reading

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The forest fire declared this Monday in the area of ​​Los Turbios, in Villanueva de los Castillejos (Huelva), remains active and presents a very complex evolution. The affected area exceeds 5,000 hectares, as stated at midday this Wednesday by the acting Emergency Minister of the Andalusian Government, Antonio Sanz. 113 troops and 50 vehicles of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) have been working on the ground since four in the morning, after the Junta of Andalusia raised the emergency plan to operational situation 2 late on Tuesday night and requested the intervention of the specialized Army unit. Despite the complexity…

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