Labour rights

India: ASHA workers in Karnataka work without salaries for 3 monthsIndia: ASHA workers in Karnataka work without salaries for 3 months

India: ASHA workers in Karnataka work without salaries for 3 months

India's more than a million ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are recognised by the World Health Organisation as 'Global…

February 2, 2023
REI Layoffs: 167 At The Headquarters, Know The Reason!REI Layoffs: 167 At The Headquarters, Know The Reason!

REI Layoffs: 167 At The Headquarters, Know The Reason!

Washington: REI the Outdoor company has announced a layoff of more than 100 employees. The company cites "increased uncertainty" as…

February 2, 2023
7% of Workforce: Payment firm PayPal to lay off 2,000 employees7% of Workforce: Payment firm PayPal to lay off 2,000 employees

7% of Workforce: Payment firm PayPal to lay off 2,000 employees

In another shocking announcement concerning tech layoffs, fintech firm PayPal Holdings Inc revealed Tuesday it's planning to fire about 2,000…

February 1, 2023
Cabinet Approves Higher Minimum Wage For Skilled WorkersCabinet Approves Higher Minimum Wage For Skilled Workers

Cabinet Approves Higher Minimum Wage For Skilled Workers

Bankok: On Tuesday Thailand's cabinet approved a new minimum wage range. Changes in 17 occupations in three sectors were proposed…

February 1, 2023
Intel Layoff:  Warning To Executives, It Plans 343 Layoffs At Its Folsom CampusIntel Layoff:  Warning To Executives, It Plans 343 Layoffs At Its Folsom Campus

Intel Layoff:  Warning To Executives, It Plans 343 Layoffs At Its Folsom Campus

California: We increasingly covered news of layoffs at several tech and other giants in recent days. We had seen the…

January 31, 2023
Philips Fires 6,000 Employees Just Months After Laying Off 4,000Philips Fires 6,000 Employees Just Months After Laying Off 4,000

Philips Fires 6,000 Employees Just Months After Laying Off 4,000

Embattled Dutch medical tech maker Philips, who started as a lighting company more than 130 years ago, said on Monday…

January 30, 2023
Bengaluru Anganwadi Workers Unrelenting After A Week Of ProtestBengaluru Anganwadi Workers Unrelenting After A Week Of Protest

Bengaluru Anganwadi Workers Unrelenting After A Week Of Protest

Bengaluru: On this Monday the Anganwadis activists will complete a week of their protest. Do you know what it is…

January 30, 2023
Woman fired from Google visits Disneyland after hours of crying, draws criticismWoman fired from Google visits Disneyland after hours of crying, draws criticism

Woman fired from Google visits Disneyland after hours of crying, draws criticism

Tech giants, including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Google, were once counted among the safest places to work, but not anymore.…

January 28, 2023
Philippines Shocked By The Death Of Filipino Employee In KuwaitPhilippines Shocked By The Death Of Filipino Employee In Kuwait

Philippines Shocked By The Death Of Filipino Employee In Kuwait

Manila: The whole Philippines is in shock after the bad news from Kuwait. The dead body of a Filipino laborer…

January 28, 2023
How has Apple avoided mass layoffs like Meta, Google, and Microsoft?How has Apple avoided mass layoffs like Meta, Google, and Microsoft?

How has Apple avoided mass layoffs like Meta, Google, and Microsoft?

As signs of recession, we saw several big tech giants announce layoffs. Like with the rising sun, any big company…

January 27, 2023