The NBA placed Miami Heat player Terry Rozier on unpaid leave amid an alleged gambling scandal involving illegal sports betting and mafia-linked poker schemes, with the players union criticizing the decision as unfair and contrary to the presumption of innocence. Rozier's salary is held in escrow as legal proceedings continue, and the league emphasizes its commitment to integrity.
US federal workers are experiencing uncertainty and financial hardship due to a government shutdown initiated over partisan disputes, with some supporting the shutdown for ideological reasons while others face unpaid leave and financial strain, highlighting the broader political conflict over federal spending and healthcare.
Stephen Miran, a top White House economic adviser, plans to take an unpaid leave of absence from the administration while serving at the Federal Reserve, allowing him to hold both positions simultaneously.
A Lakota English teacher, Eileen Washburn, is facing termination and is currently on unpaid leave after calling off sick for two days to attend a concert in Nashville. The school board voted to keep her on unpaid leave and recommended termination unless she files a written demand for a hearing. Washburn's actions are said to have violated sick leave policies, ethics codes, and professional conduct principles. The board's decision was supported by newly appointed member Christina French, a former Lakota administrator and principal.
United Airlines is offering its pilots voluntary unpaid leave due to delayed deliveries of new Boeing aircraft, leading to an overstaffed situation. Pilots can take off for a month at a time without pay, and the program is expected to continue into the summer and possibly fall. This move comes after United announced a pause in pilot hiring. The situation reflects a shift from a recent pilot shortage to an oversupply, as airlines negotiated lucrative contracts with pilots during a period of high demand, which has now decreased due to various industry challenges.
United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid leave due to reduced flight capacity caused by delayed shipments of Boeing aircraft. The airline expects to receive 102 fewer planes this year from Boeing, leading to a reduction in forecasted block hours for 2024. The Air Line Pilots Association stated that pilots are being asked to take unpaid leaves of absence in May and possibly through the summer, with the option to fly "Empty Line" and be paid for any flights taken. Boeing's recent safety incidents and manufacturing practices have led to increased FAA oversight, potentially impacting consumer prices ahead of the summer travel season.
A Warren police officer, Matthew James Rodriguez, has been caught on video assaulting a 19-year-old suspect inside the Warren Police Department Jail. The officer has been placed on unpaid leave, but community activists are calling for his firing. The incident has reignited tensions between African Americans and law enforcement, with many residents expressing their lack of surprise at the officer's actions. Activists are calling for all officers to wear body cameras and for those cameras to be activated at all times.
A Warren police officer, Matthew James Rodriguez, has been charged with assault and battery and willful neglect of duty after he punched an inmate in the face, threw him to the ground, and slammed his head violently on the ground. The attack happened at the Warren Police Department jail, and Rodriguez has been placed on unpaid leave. The inmate did not file a complaint, but Rodriguez was reported immediately by his fellow officers, who thought he was out of line. The Warren Police Department still has not received a complaint, but launched its own internal investigation.
