Employment Facts

Computer programming is currently one of the fastest growing occupations.

In the US, a court ruled that police departments can legally reject applicants for scoring too high on intelligence tests, after a man was denied a job for being 'too smart.'

In 21 U.S. states, WALMART is the single largest employer.

During a ride-along in 2018, Tahvio Gratton's white UPS supervisor called him "Boy" repeatedly. When Gratton told him to stop, the manager said: "I'm from the South." Gratton filed grievances. Three years later, UPS fired him. A Washington jury awarded him $238 million.

In Portugal, it's illegal for your employer to contact you outside of working hours — companies face fines of nearly €10,000 per violation.

Walmart paid $65 million because it refused to let its California cashiers sit down while working.

Alice Roque worked at Octapharma Plasma for 19 years. At 74, they moved her to a standing role. Her back hurt, so she asked for a chair - twice. Her supervisor suggested she resign instead. Then they fired her. A San Diego jury awarded her $11.2 million. She hadn't asked for a single dollar in lost wages.