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Kenya Airport Strike 2026: Could Workers Lose Pay for Joining the Go-Slow? What Employees Should Know 

Kenya Airport Strike 2026: Could Workers Lose Pay for Joining the Go-Slow? What Employees Should Know 

The workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya have been on strike for two days from August 31, 2026, leaving many passengers grounded at the airport – one of the main concerns on the

Remote Work in Costa Rica: How to Qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa & Tax Exemptions

Remote Work in Costa Rica: How to Qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa & Tax Exemptions

The ability to work remotely while abroad has made Costa Rica an attractive destination for English-speaking expatriates looking to extend their travel time by working in a foreign country. The Estancia de Nómada Digital, is

Lesotho Migrant Workers Seek Protection As South Africa Protests Intensify 

Lesotho Migrant Workers Seek Protection As South Africa Protests Intensify 

Increasingly angry anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa have raised fears for thousands of migrant workers, including nationals of neighbouring Lesotho, who depend on work across the border. The situation has given new impetus

Humana Medicare Advantage 2027: What Workers Turning 65 Need to Know About Coverage Changes 

Humana Medicare Advantage 2027: What Workers Turning 65 Need to Know About Coverage Changes 

One of the nation's largest Medicare insurance providers is exiting a handful of markets, impacting approximately 600,000 Medicare members and changing what plans are offered in your locale in 2027. Here are some of the

H-4 EAD Work Permit at Risk? What H-1B Spouses Should Do Right Now 

H-4 EAD Work Permit at Risk? What H-1B Spouses Should Do Right Now 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added a proposal to its regulatory agenda that specifically impacts the H-4 EAD work permit program introduced in 2015, the federal regulatory record reveals. The rule has not

Cyprus Ferry Accident: Captain and 7 Crew Detained — What Happens to Ferry Workers After a Deadly Capsizing? 

Cyprus Ferry Accident: Captain and 7 Crew Detained — What Happens to Ferry Workers After a Deadly Capsizing? 

The disaster of the ferry off the coast of Cyprus, off Kyrenia (Girne) on August 30, 2026, resulted in the deaths of at least 8 people and 17 missing. The captain and seven crew members

Working Holiday Visa Expanded to Age 35: What the New Rules Mean for Non-AU Talent

Working Holiday Visa Expanded to Age 35: What the New Rules Mean for Non-AU Talent

The Working Holiday Maker program in Australia is being expanded to more international youth and visitors. The 417 visa subclass is a Working Holiday visa that visitors aged up to 35 can now apply for

Australia Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Migrant Worker Exploitation Risks 

Australia Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Migrant Worker Exploitation Risks 

Australia is once again under the spotlight over the treatment of migrant workers, with reports of widespread underpayment of temporary visa holders. The results have intensified the spotlight on wage theft, precarious work contracts and

Coca-Cola Bottle Supplier Strike Starts September 2: Could Workers Lose Pay During the Walkout? 

Coca-Cola Bottle Supplier Strike Starts September 2: Could Workers Lose Pay During the Walkout? 

Some 40 workers at a West Yorkshire glass bottle supplier that supplies Coca-Cola and other large brands have voted to go on indefinite strike from Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The dispute centres on a rejected

UK State Pension Increase to £14,560: What Workers Need to Know About the Proposed Rise 

UK State Pension Increase to £14,560: What Workers Need to Know About the Proposed Rise 

A campaign by the public has been launched for the UK State Pension to be increased from £128.75 to £14,560, the same as the current National Minimum Wage for those aged under 18. With 14500