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Brazil 6×1 Work Schedule Ban: Which Workers Could Get an Extra Day Off Without Losing Pay? 

Brazil 6×1 Work Schedule Ban: Which Workers Could Get an Extra Day Off Without Losing Pay? 

The six-by-one work week has been adopted officially in Brazil where 16 million workers have an extra day off every week without being paid less.The Brazil six-day workweek ban was approved by the Senate almost

UK Visa Ban for Eritrean Nationals: Could Migrant Workers and Job Applicants Face New Entry Restrictions? 

UK Visa Ban for Eritrean Nationals: Could Migrant Workers and Job Applicants Face New Entry Restrictions? 

The UK is edging towards a full UK visa ban for Eritreans – the implications of which extend beyond politics. If all Eritrean nationals' visa applications to enter the UK are halted, legal routes of

Green Card Lottery 2027 Deadline: Who Can Still Apply After the Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reopen Registration? 

Green Card Lottery 2027 Deadline: Who Can Still Apply After the Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reopen Registration? 

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must resume accepting applications for its Green Card Lottery 2027, allowing applicants another chance to get to the United States as permanent residents via the Diversity

UK Pension Credit 2026: Are Pensioners Missing Out on £4,300 a Year and Extra Energy Bill Support? 

UK Pension Credit 2026: Are Pensioners Missing Out on £4,300 a Year and Extra Energy Bill Support? 

Many of those who have retired in the UK may not be aware of the financial support that is available to them and are missing out on this due to not knowing about Pension Credit.

Royal Mail Staff Leaving In 2026: Are 25,000 Steps A Day And Christmas Workload Crisis Driving More Posties Away?

Royal Mail Staff Leaving In 2026: Are 25,000 Steps A Day And Christmas Workload Crisis Driving More Posties Away?

One of the biggest talking points in the UK postal industry has been the Royal Mail staff walkout of 2026. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) says about 400 people are leaving every week, and many

Sotomayor Gorsuch Immigration Case: Can Immigrants Be Prosecuted Twice for Illegal Reentry? 

Sotomayor Gorsuch Immigration Case: Can Immigrants Be Prosecuted Twice for Illegal Reentry? 

The Supreme Court covered a wide range of immigration news on Tuesday, led by an improbable coalition. Two justices on opposite ideological sides criticised the government's prosecution of a Mexican. Their claim leaves an awkward

Ireland Strike Warning: 300,000 Workers Walk Out as Families Face Childcare Costs and Cancelled Appointments 

Ireland Strike Warning: 300,000 Workers Walk Out as Families Face Childcare Costs and Cancelled Appointments 

Over 300,000 workers are on strike right across the Republic of Ireland – and for many families the impact is hitting the right home – in childcare. Nurses, doctors, teachers, and civil servants are joining

H-1B Visa Crackdown in Atlanta: 5 Warning Signs Indian Workers Should Check With Their Employers 

H-1B Visa Crackdown in Atlanta: 5 Warning Signs Indian Workers Should Check With Their Employers 

Atlanta is one of the locations identified as a "hot spot" for H-1B visa fraud investigations. As the H-1B visa enforcement effort has tightened, and a Georgia lawmaker has requested that the Atlanta area employers

Kroger AI Layoffs: Which Corporate Jobs Are Most at Risk as 3,000 Employees Face Cuts? 

Kroger AI Layoffs: Which Corporate Jobs Are Most at Risk as 3,000 Employees Face Cuts? 

Kroger is laying off 3,000 employees at the company's headquarters, including 3,000 in its stores. The world's biggest standalone U.S. supermarket company is making a multi-year initiative to reduce corporate staff as it moves faster

US Work Permit Rule Change: H-1B Spouses Could Lose Work Authorization During Renewal Delays 

US Work Permit Rule Change: H-1B Spouses Could Lose Work Authorization During Renewal Delays 

H-1B families are in a bind due to sweeping changes in US work permit rules. The 540-day automatic extension for workers with pending employment authorisation document renewals is no more. It is indeed a very