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Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

The modern-day working environment has become a constantly connected one, where workers are likely to receive calls, email messages, and texts after the usual working hours. This can be considered a normal situation, but it

Safeguarding Fair Work in the Gig Economy: Rights of App-Based Drivers and Couriers

Safeguarding Fair Work in the Gig Economy: Rights of App-Based Drivers and Couriers

The high growth of the digital platforms has changed how individuals operate, particularly in delivery and ride-hailing services. Millions of people make their living now by means of apps that guarantee freedom and flexibility. Nevertheless,

Transparency Demands Rise as AI Begins Managing Humans Globally

Transparency Demands Rise as AI Begins Managing Humans Globally

The worldwide push for transparency in how AI manages and evaluates humans at work is getting louder, and it is not limited to tech circles. Hiring filters, productivity scores, attendance flags, and “potential” ratings now

Millions Move Ahead as Global Hubs Push Employee Status Reforms

Millions Move Ahead as Global Hubs Push Employee Status Reforms

Global labour desks keep circling one headline again and again: How Global Hubs are Finally Granting Employee Status to Millions of Independent Workers. The phrase sounds big, yet the change is visible on streets, inside

Workday Boundaries Shift: Global Standards Reinforce the Right to Disconnect

Workday Boundaries Shift: Global Standards Reinforce the Right to Disconnect

The right to disconnect is moving into the spotlight as new international standards push employers to respect personal time in a 24/7 digital world. Labour officials, courts, and regulators across multiple regions are tightening expectations

Yemen’s Tense Dialogue Reopens Debate After Al-Zubaidi Strike

Yemen’s Tense Dialogue Reopens Debate After Al-Zubaidi Strike

Aidarous Al-Zubaidi and the Southern Transitional Council sit at the centre of a fresh argument in Yemen: targeted attacks and airstrikes do not leave space for political dialogue. The latest dispute grew after reports and

How to Report Online Harassment as a Human Rights Issue

How to Report Online Harassment as a Human Rights Issue

Online harassment has surged, affecting journalists, athletes, and activists worldwide. When targeted with threats, doxxing, or abuse on social media, frame it as a human rights issue to amplify impact. This strategy invokes policies established

Why UAE Emerges as The New Global Hub for Women’s Growth & Safety

Why UAE Emerges as The New Global Hub for Women’s Growth & Safety

UAE visa trends for women look different in 2025. More women relocating to the UAE are arriving for work, business, and solo travel, and women’s safety in the UAE remains a big reason. UAE women

Why Human Rights Watch Calls for Strong Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers

Why Human Rights Watch Calls for Strong Global Rules to Protect Gig Workers

Human Rights Watch calls for strong global rules to protect gig workers, warning that app-based work keeps expanding while basic safeguards stay thin. The group says platform companies still control pay, access to jobs, and

Federal $551K Job Training Boost Announced for Laid-Off Massachusetts Workers

Federal $551K Job Training Boost Announced for Laid-Off Massachusetts Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a $551K workforce training grant in Massachusetts to support job training for laid-off workers in Massachusetts after a recent round of job losses. The award links federal dislocated