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Elon Musk’s X age-discrimination case allowed to proceed by judge

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A federal judge in California has declined to dismiss a lawsuit against X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, which alleges that the company disproportionately laid off older employees during Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company last year.

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled on Tuesday that the plaintiff, John Zeman, had presented sufficient evidence to support his claim that the layoffs had a more significant impact on older workers, allowing the proposed class action to move forward.

Zeman’s lawsuit contends that X laid off 60% of employees aged 50 or above, and almost three-quarters of those aged over 60, in contrast to 54% of workers under 50.

While the judge dismissed Zeman’s assertion that X intentionally targeted older employees for layoffs, she granted him one month to revise and elaborate on that particular claim in an amended lawsuit.

Shannon Liss-Riordan, the attorney representing Zeman, welcomed the decision as validation of their arguments, asserting that the discrimination claims are valid and should proceed.

This lawsuit is just one of numerous legal challenges faced by X following Elon Musk’s decision to lay off around half of Twitter’s workforce in November of the previous year.

The cases against X encompass a range of claims, including allegations that the company carried out layoffs without the legally required advance notice, and contentions that Musk’s approach discriminated against employees with disabilities by insisting on in-person work and demanding increased dedication.

Several lawsuits are seeking compensation from the company, with at least two asserting that X owes former employees a combined total of $500 million in severance pay. X has denied any wrongdoing in relation to these cases.

Shannon Liss-Riordan is also representing approximately 2,000 former Twitter employees who have initiated similar legal proceedings against the company through arbitration.

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U.S. terror alert “when, not if”

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The FBI director has made a major announcement about the terror threat in the United States right now. So why is he so worried?

 
In a major announcement, the director of the FBI revealed that the United States is currently facing its most heightened terror threat level since October 7.

The nation’s security apparatus is on high alert, with officials reporting a surge in intelligence indicating potential terror plots. #ticker today #featured

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Desperate Zelensky cancels Congress video call

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President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.

 
Ukraine is sounding the alarm, expressing a “big risk” of losing the ongoing conflict if the United States Congress delays crucial aid.

As tensions continue to escalate on the eastern front with Russian-backed separatists, Ukraine has been relying on international support to sustain its fight for sovereignty. #featured

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Will the travel boom continue in 2024?

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Several big events are scheduled in 2024 and travelers say they’re planning to attend.

 
Following the pandemic—pent-up demand to travel exploded.

But, after years of inflation and rising tourism costs—are travelers curtailing plans for 2024 or revving them up?

Casey Hatfield-Chiotti, a Travel Editor, Marin Living Magazine joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #travel #traveltrends #2024travel #tourism #luxurytravel #hospitalityindustry #MarinLiving #ParisOlympics #solareclipse #featured

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