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Month: October 2026

Australia Visa Shock: 650,000 Temporary Migrants Could Be Cut—Which Workers Are Most at Risk? 

Australia Visa Shock: 650,000 Temporary Migrants Could Be Cut—Which Workers Are Most at Risk? 

Australia's Coalition government has announced a temporary migration reduction of approximately 650,000 temporary migrants over four years, with the most at risk being the graduate, bridging and student visa holders. Skilled construction workers look safer.

Painter Electrocution at Work: What Workers Need to Know After a Recent Fatal Ladder Accident 

Painter Electrocution at Work: What Workers Need to Know After a Recent Fatal Ladder Accident 

A trainee died when working on a ladder that came into contact with, or close to, overhead electrical power lines. This was a preventable painter electrocution, and his employer was found guilty for not planning

Amazon Drivers Want Out of the DSP Model: Could Direct Employment Change Their Pay and Benefits? 

Amazon Drivers Want Out of the DSP Model: Could Direct Employment Change Their Pay and Benefits? 

Amazon drivers in NY are fighting to exit the DSP model, and direct hiring may impact pay, benefits and job security. Rather than a small contractor, Amazon would be their employer. Everything is up in

Royal Mail Job Cuts 2026: Which Employees Are at Risk as 2,500 Roles Face Redundancy? 

Royal Mail Job Cuts 2026: Which Employees Are at Risk as 2,500 Roles Face Redundancy? 

Concerned about the work you do for Royal Mail? The brief answer is that the company will reduce its head office and support jobs by up to 2,500 by the end of 2027. This does

Micron Workers Strike: Why Employees Want Profit Sharing Even After a $31,000 Bonus 

Micron Workers Strike: Why Employees Want Profit Sharing Even After a $31,000 Bonus 

The Micron workers strike in Taiwan is the first time workers in Taiwan have been recognised as workers, and the only one they have agreed upon is the establishment of a permanent profit-sharing system. With

$100K OPT Fee: Could International Graduates Lose Access to US Jobs if Universities Pass the Cost On? 

$100K OPT Fee: Could International Graduates Lose Access to US Jobs if Universities Pass the Cost On? 

Proposed rule in the U.S. would prevent international graduates from entering the job market before winning their battle. The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new set of OPT fees for universities of up

Amazon Layoffs 2026: Fresh Cuts Hit US, India and UK Workers – Which Jobs Could Be Next? 

Amazon Layoffs 2026: Fresh Cuts Hit US, India and UK Workers – Which Jobs Could Be Next? 

Amazon announced new October 2026 job cuts that have seen fewer than 1,000 white-collar staff members at its Stores division – the arm responsible for the primary e-commerce service – dismissed. Technical staff from the

South African Passport Drops to 86th: What Workers Should Know Before Taking an Overseas Job 

South African Passport Drops to 86th: What Workers Should Know Before Taking an Overseas Job 

The South African passport ranks 86th, which is a drop from 79th place in 2025, but it doesn't mean that you can't work in other countries. It's not without a little paperwork. Visa-free entry applies

Facebook Post Puts Saudi Migrant Worker at Risk: What Foreign Workers Need to Know About Online Speech 

Facebook Post Puts Saudi Migrant Worker at Risk: What Foreign Workers Need to Know About Online Speech 

Yes, a Facebook post can lead to a foreign worker getting into serious trouble in Saudi Arabia. Even after deleting the comment and apologizing, a 24-year-old Sri Lankan man was sentenced to death on appeal

5 Signs Your Job Is Making You Sick: Workers Should Not Ignore These Symptoms 

5 Signs Your Job Is Making You Sick: Workers Should Not Ignore These Symptoms 

Sleeping on coffee, catching every cold that comes around, dreading Monday? The first sign that your job is making you sick is going to appear in the body. The five signs your job is making