Labour rights

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN surveyAlmost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Almost one-third of Malaysian domestic workers in forced labour conditions: UN survey

Nearly one-third of migrant workers in Malaysia are subjected to forced labour, according to a groundbreaking survey released by the…

June 15, 2023
Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing RealitiesExploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Exploitation and Abuse: Migrant Workers in London Facing Disturbing Realities

Incredibly high levels of exploitation of migrant workers in the nation's capital have been revealed by a recently released research…

June 14, 2023
SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision FundSoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank prepares new round of layoffs at Vision Fund

SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese multinational investment holding company headquartered in Minato, has planned a fresh round of layoffs at…

June 14, 2023
Layoffs But Resume Professionals Continue Offer ServicesLayoffs But Resume Professionals Continue Offer Services

Layoffs But Resume Professionals Continue Offer Services

Since January 2023, the majority of US technology companies have been laying off employees. Crunchbase's most recent count indicates that…

June 13, 2023
7-Day Strike at Glenveagh School in Belfast7-Day Strike at Glenveagh School in Belfast

7-Day Strike at Glenveagh School in Belfast

Due to a Unite union strike, a special school in Belfast will be closed to students for one week. Parents…

June 10, 2023
Greater Manchester Metrolink Tram Workers’ Strike Called Off Days Before Parklife FestivalGreater Manchester Metrolink Tram Workers’ Strike Called Off Days Before Parklife Festival

Greater Manchester Metrolink Tram Workers’ Strike Called Off Days Before Parklife Festival

Tram strikes have been cancelled days before they were due to cause chaos while the Parklife festival and other major…

June 9, 2023
India Inc.’s Hiring Slows By 7% Amid Macroeconomic ChallengeIndia Inc.’s Hiring Slows By 7% Amid Macroeconomic Challenge

India Inc.’s Hiring Slows By 7% Amid Macroeconomic Challenge

According to the most recent data from top talent platform Foundit, hiring activity in India decreased by 7% in May…

June 8, 2023
Victory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour NegotiationsVictory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour Negotiations

Victory for Rail Workers: US Railroads Mandate Paid Sick Leave After Intense Labour Negotiations

The railroads in the US received harsh criticisms last year when they refused to provide paid sick leave for workers…

June 8, 2023
Linda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEOLinda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEO

Linda Yaccarino Officially Starts Her Role As Twitter CEO

Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino officially started her role at the company on Tuesday. This comes a few…

June 7, 2023
TUC Demands N200,000 Minimum WageTUC Demands N200,000 Minimum Wage

TUC Demands N200,000 Minimum Wage

In a statement, TUC's President Festus Osifo and Secretary General Nuhu Toro said, "For immediate implementation: the price of PMS…

June 6, 2023