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MGNREGA Workers Fear Losing 83 Days of Work: Why Unions Are Planning an Indefinite Protest From July 1 

MGNREGA Workers Fear Losing 83 Days of Work: Why Unions Are Planning an Indefinite Protest From July 1 

MGNREGA workers around the country are raising alarm in India. The "landmark rural employment guarantee law" has been scrapped and a new government scheme has taken its place from July 1 — but unions say

Starting a New UK Job After July? How the New 6-Month Rule Strengthens Unfair Dismissal Protection in the UK 

Starting a New UK Job After July? How the New 6-Month Rule Strengthens Unfair Dismissal Protection in the UK 

It will be a lot less stressful to start a new job in the UK after July. Employers and employees in the UK have been impacted by changes to the law on unfair dismissal protection

Inside the Flipkart Warehouse Strike: Workers Demand Higher Pay, Cooling Facilities Amid Heatwave 

Inside the Flipkart Warehouse Strike: Workers Demand Higher Pay, Cooling Facilities Amid Heatwave 

A huge workforce of more than 2,400 at a Flipkart warehouse on the Haryana border has been on strike for over 24 hours, claiming they have been asked to accept a massive reduction in wages

New York Workers: Is Your Weekly Pay Above $1,275? Check Before You Lose Overtime Rights

New York Workers: Is Your Weekly Pay Above $1,275? Check Before You Lose Overtime Rights

You clock in. You're putting in the hours. When payday arrives, though — am I getting what I deserve, according to the law? But the answer for thousands of workers throughout New York could be

UAE Midday Break Rule 2026: How to Report an Employer for Making You Work During Ban Hours 

UAE Midday Break Rule 2026: How to Report an Employer for Making You Work During Ban Hours 

The summer heat in the UAE is not to be taken lightly – temperatures can reach 45°C and above by midday. That's a major reason for the UAE Midday Break Rule. The 2026 ban enters

Federal Court Shuts Down FLSA ‘Gap Time’ Overtime Claims: What Workers Need to Know 

Federal Court Shuts Down FLSA ‘Gap Time’ Overtime Claims: What Workers Need to Know 

A major federal court decision just altered the overtime rules for millions of Americans — and it's bad news. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently issued a major ruling on June

BMA Resident Doctors Announce 4-Day June Strike: What Are the Demands? Everything We Know So Far 

BMA Resident Doctors Announce 4-Day June Strike: What Are the Demands? Everything We Know So Far 

In the midst of the hopes of NHS leaders, the dispute is resurfacing once again. The BMA resident doctor strike has returned, and it is now a four-day stoppage with the possibility of tens of

UK Trade Union Membership Hits 6.6 Million: How to Join and Protect Your Workplace Rights 

UK Trade Union Membership Hits 6.6 Million: How to Join and Protect Your Workplace Rights 

The quiet revolution continues to take place in British workplaces — and it's being tracked by membership cards. Over 6.6 million workers have now joined a trade union in the UK, a milestone that represents

UK Statutory Sick Pay Rule Changes: How Day-1 Pay Protects Low-Wage Earners and Freelancers This Summer 

UK Statutory Sick Pay Rule Changes: How Day-1 Pay Protects Low-Wage Earners and Freelancers This Summer 

Substantial modifications have been carried out by the UK government regarding UK Statutory Sick Pay or UKSAP, as required by the Employment Rights Act. These reforms will enable more financial aid for employees who fall

China Bans AI as a Layoff Excuse: Does This Signal a Shift Toward AI Reskilling Instead of Job Cuts? 

China Bans AI as a Layoff Excuse: Does This Signal a Shift Toward AI Reskilling Instead of Job Cuts? 

Now that there has been the creation of AI technology that is transforming workplaces globally, the concept of losing one’s job has become even more crucial than before. However, a recent judgment made by a