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The Gig Economy in Africa: Freedom or Exploitation?

The Gig Economy in Africa: Freedom or Exploitation?

The Gig Economy in Africa has grown at a rapid pace in the past ten years transforming the structure of work, models of income, and employment opportunities to millions. Internet-based services, delivery services, and ride-hailing

Why Workers’ Unions Still Matter in the 21st Century Across Industries

Why Workers’ Unions Still Matter in the 21st Century Across Industries

A factory siren still cuts the morning air in Okhla. Phones buzz on shared cabs headed to Gurugram offices. In both places, workers’ unions set guardrails on pay, hours, and voice. The point is simple.

Overtime Rules and Compensation in Germany: What Employees Should Know

Overtime Rules and Compensation in Germany: What Employees Should Know

Germany is regulating overtime to find a middle ground between employee well-being and workplace efficiency. There are no national rules for overtime pay, but the conditions of reimbursement are set by the individual labor agreements,

Workplace Harassment: Steps to File Safely

Workplace Harassment: Steps to File Safely

Being harassed at the workplace is a painful experience but a step-by-step strategy will safeguard your rights and best your case. Begin by writing down all this. Write a modern-day journal of dates, times, places,

The Role of Embassies in Protecting Laborers Abroad

The Role of Embassies in Protecting Laborers Abroad

Millions of migrant workers find their way abroad in search of improved working opportunities and they may end up leaving families and exposing themselves to a new environment. In this regard, embassies are important in

Workplace Harassment in Lagos: What the Law and Data Reveal

Workplace Harassment in Lagos: What the Law and Data Reveal

The problem of harassment within the workplace is a burning problem in Lagos, the business capital of Nigeria, where millions of workers are employed in the formal and informal workplaces. There is an increase in

Essential Safety Measures for Construction Workers in 2025

Essential Safety Measures for Construction Workers in 2025

Despite the availability of various safety measures, construction work is still one of the most dangerous jobs due to the possibility of falling, equipment accidents, and exposure to hazardous materials. It becomes the primary responsibility

What is Wrongful Termination in Europe: Key Laws and Employee Rights

What is Wrongful Termination in Europe: Key Laws and Employee Rights

Wrongful termination also known as unfair or unjust dismissal happens when an employee is sacked with no proper reason or contrary to government regulations on employment. In Europe, a basic element of labor policy is

Employee State Insurance (ESI) Benefits in India: What Workers Should Know

Employee State Insurance (ESI) Benefits in India: What Workers Should Know

Employee State Insurance (ESI) scheme is the Indian statutory social insurance of workers in covered establishments, which aims to provide income shocks against sickness, maternity and disability and employment injury and cover medical care for

Rights of Construction Workers: What Every Worker Should Know

Rights of Construction Workers: What Every Worker Should Know

Construction workers can rightly have the right to work in a safe, dignified and well-paid environment- no excuses. Basic protections encompass a limited working day and a weekly rest, overtime pay on additional working hours,