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Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

Gig Workers to Get Social Security? New Labour Codes Promise Benefits but Unions Remain Wary

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift with the implementation of the New Labour Codes, specifically the Code on Social Security, 2020. The inclusion of millions of gig and platform workers in statute —

“The 32-Hour Week”: Spain Releases Final Pilot Results Showing 15% Productivity Boost

“The 32-Hour Week”: Spain Releases Final Pilot Results Showing 15% Productivity Boost

Spain has formally ended his two-year long national experiment on shorter working hours, which has provided the world labor market with a groundbreaking verdict. The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism released the final report

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Burnout by 23: Why Young Workers Are Hitting the Wall Earlier Than Ever

Young workers burnout has emerged as a serious workplace crisis, with many professionals feeling exhausted before their careers truly begin. Recent data shows that young workers' burnout now peaks around the age of 25—nearly two

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

Fortress Europe 2.0: The “ProtectEU” Strategy

Fortress Europe 2.0: The “ProtectEU” Strategy

As the European Union enters 2026, the bloc has officially pivoted to a "security-first" doctrine with the full activation of the ProtectEU strategy. The initiative, which was initiated by the European Commission in April 2025,

The “Spirit of Dialogue” vs. The Reality of Dissent at Davos 2026

The “Spirit of Dialogue” vs. The Reality of Dissent at Davos 2026

As the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum commences today in the snow-laden peaks of Switzerland, the official theme, "Spirit of Dialogue," faces its sternest test. More than 3,000 world leaders, including the

Pluxee Buys ProEves to Offer Corporate Childcare

Pluxee Buys ProEves to Offer Corporate Childcare

Pluxee, the world’s largest employee engagement and benefits company (previously known as Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services), triumphantly took over ProEves, the most significant aggregator of childcare services in India. This tactical entrance has made

Human Rights Watch Reports Unpaid Migrant Worker Wages in Qatar Affecting Contractors and Workers

Human Rights Watch Reports Unpaid Migrant Worker Wages in Qatar Affecting Contractors and Workers

In a report issued in December 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that Qatar has a systemic default of workers paying contractors in time, which has been a big problem to migrant workers and subcontractors.

Online Speech Laws: Protecting People or Silencing Voices?

Online Speech Laws: Protecting People or Silencing Voices?

The internet has triggered a debate on the laws of speech online with the emergence of social media. Regulations that governments all over the world are pushing to prevent hate, misinformation and harassment are then

Switzerland Condemns Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Switzerland Condemns Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Switzerland is extremely worried by the increasing number of arrests and deaths associated with the incessant protests in Iran. These are some of the matters mentioned by the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in