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Voice of America Journalists Sue Trump Administration Over Worker’s First Amendment Violations

Voice of America Journalists Sue Trump Administration Over Worker’s First Amendment Violations

A lawsuit was filed by Voice of America (VOA) journalists and their unions against the Trump administration on the grounds that closing US funded news agencies was a violation of their First Amendment right to

India’s Clean Energy Workforce to Grow 18% in FY25

India’s Clean Energy Workforce to Grow 18% in FY25

The renewable energy sector in India expects to expand its workforce by 18.9% through FY25 because TeamLease Services research shows rapid development towards 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030. The sector created

Impact of Artificial Intelligence and automation on job security

Impact of Artificial Intelligence and automation on job security

All in all, the impacts of artificial intelligence and automation on job security have raised wide-spread concerns and discussions. With advances in AI technologies, tasks that were traditionally human are becoming automated and thereby transforming

German Industry Leader Warns of US Decline Under Trump

German Industry Leader Warns of US Decline Under Trump

According to Angelique Renkhoff-Mücke the business landscape in the United States became less attractive for foreign investors when former President Donald Trump enforced different policies. Business leaders spoke about their review of US expansion due

Google Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Pay $28 Million Over Racial Discrimination Claims Against Non-White and Asian Employees

Google Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Pay $28 Million Over Racial Discrimination Claims Against Non-White and Asian Employees

Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the tech behemoth of sending better pay and career progression opportunities for white and Asian employees. The preliminary approval has been

Pentagon to Slash up to 60,000 Civilian Jobs 

Pentagon to Slash up to 60,000 Civilian Jobs 

The Department of Defense will layoff 60,000 civilian workers through employment cuts which amount to a 5% to 8% workforce reduction for the next several months. Most of the workforce reductions depend on employee willing

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Positions: A Major Cost-Cutting Revolution

Amazon Cuts 14,000 Positions: A Major Cost-Cutting Revolution

Amazon is now firing 14,000 managers in yet another cost-cutting exercise. This restructuring process, which will end by early 2025, will reduce Amazon's global management by 13%, from 105,770 to 91,936, leaving the company with

Meta Employee Fired Just Before Bonus Payout for reason here why

Meta Employee Fired Just Before Bonus Payout for reason here why

Meta employee states he was sacked just a day before receiving performance bonuses for sharing a public company update with his wife. This incident reflects Meta's tightening grip on internal leaks and sharing violations, regardless

Citigroup Cuts IT Contractor Workforce by 30% in Strategic Shift

Citigroup Cuts IT Contractor Workforce by 30% in Strategic Shift

Citigroup plans to cut 30% of its IT contract workers to improve internal security and business performance. The company currently outsources half of its IT operations which it plans to decrease to 20% over the

India, ILO Discuss Fair Wages, Gig Workers’ Welfare in Geneva

India, ILO Discuss Fair Wages, Gig Workers’ Welfare in Geneva

India joined talks at International Labour Organisation offices in Geneva to explore worker rights such as proper compensation and basic job standards in supply chains. The Indian delegation headed by Ministry of Labour and Employment