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Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Global - This is a good time to ask for a pay raise as employers are increasingly struggling to find high-quality workers. Many employers are raising wages and salaries to fill open positions. There are

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US - A new bill has been introduced into the United States House that can effectively change country’s federal labor law. The bill proposes inclusion of gig work into the labor laws of US under

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

UK - A delivery driver from London is suing Uber Eats over his alleged dismissal based on racial discrimination. He claims that the facial recognition technology used by the company is “racially based” and said

Workers with violated rights paid by California Labor Commissioner

Workers with violated rights paid by California Labor Commissioner

California - The California Labor Commissioner Office has recently compensated 57 workers at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA who had their labor rights violated, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) said in a news

US Justice Dept & Labor Board collaborate to protect workers

US Justice Dept & Labor Board collaborate to protect workers

US - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between United States’ Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The partnership is aimed to strengthen the collaboration between the two

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

Top 8 workers’ rights in India

India - There are certain fundamental rights that every employee is entitled to during the course of employment, irrespective of the sector of work. These rights are in accordance to the duties of employer to

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

NHS Staffing Crisis: worst labor crisis in UK history

UK -United Kingdom’s state run NHS (National Health Service) is struggling amid its worst ever staffing crisis. With mass resignations and thousands of staff vacancies, the country might face the worst healthcare crisis due to

Proposed labour laws of Kerala: A boon for women workers?

Proposed labour laws of Kerala: A boon for women workers?

India - In Kerala, female labour force participation has increased over the past few years, but it hasn't caught up to male labour force participation, which is still higher. Women's labour force participation in Kerala

Anganwadi workers sacked by Delhi govt post month long strike

Anganwadi workers sacked by Delhi govt post month long strike

India - Anganwadi workers, 884 of them, have been met with a challenging decision that would adversely impact their lives. They have been terminated by Delhi government after they staged one month long strike demanding

Assam’s tea plantation workers are working under dangerous conditions

Assam’s tea plantation workers are working under dangerous conditions

India - A recent grueling accident involving a tea plantation worker in Assam has exposed the ugly truth about the working conditions of these labors. 24 year old Moina Nayak suffered a “near fatal accident”