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EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked to ₹25,000: What It Means for Employees Earning ₹15,000–₹25,000 

EPFO Wage Ceiling Hiked to ₹25,000: What It Means for Employees Earning ₹15,000–₹25,000 

The EPFO's wage ceiling has been officially increased from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month. This EPF salary ceiling hike will ensure that one crore plus 1 workers get automatically covered under the EPF, thus ensuring

US Visa Curbs for South Africans: What Workers Need to Know About the New Restrictions 

US Visa Curbs for South Africans: What Workers Need to Know About the New Restrictions 

The United States has officially placed restrictions on its visas for South Africans, and they are targeting those who are involved in South Africa's land and employment policies. The US State Department says the restrictions

EU Migrant Workers Face Labour Exploitation Risks Amid Calls For Stronger Workplace Protections 

EU Migrant Workers Face Labour Exploitation Risks Amid Calls For Stronger Workplace Protections 

Migrant workers in the European Union are increasingly at risk of labour exploitation, and trade unions and rights organisations are calling for more protection at work; concerns include insecure employment arrangements, recruitment debt, unsafe working

Hyundai Georgia Raid Lawsuit: Can Detained South Korean Workers Claim Compensation From the US Government? 

Hyundai Georgia Raid Lawsuit: Can Detained South Korean Workers Claim Compensation From the US Government? 

Detained South Korean workers could be entitled to compensation from the US government, yes, and the Hyundai Georgia raid lawsuit will determine that. Over 300 workers who were swept up in the immigration raid at

PIP Changes 2026: What Disabled Workers Need to Know as Benefit Review Moves Toward Reform 

PIP Changes 2026: What Disabled Workers Need to Know as Benefit Review Moves Toward Reform 

The UK is undergoing a shake-up in its provision for the disabled. More than 4 million people now receive this record level of Personal Independence Payment, and the Government is putting the benefit under a

UK State Pension Forecast: 6.9 Million Adults Haven’t Checked Theirs — Could You Have a National Insurance Gap? 

UK State Pension Forecast: 6.9 Million Adults Haven’t Checked Theirs — Could You Have a National Insurance Gap? 

Nearly 7 million Brits have never checked the forecast of their UK State Pension — and it could cost them thousands of pounds when they reach the age of 65. With gaps in your NI

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Could 3,000–4,000 Jobs Be Cut After September 14 US Layoffs? 

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Could 3,000–4,000 Jobs Be Cut After September 14 US Layoffs? 

Oracle has been in the news again about its CEO's plans for layoffs scheduled for 2026. On Sept. 14, a new round of U.S. layoffs was unleashed, and the workers didn't have access to the

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

Japan Salary Deduction Rules: Ramen Shop Ordered to Pay Myanmar Worker After First Paycheck Was Wiped Out 

The regulations governing salary deductions in Japan state that employers are not allowed to deduct housing deposits or start-up costs without obtaining the consent of the employee. This was proved in a Japanese court case

Cambodia Enforces Strict Misconduct Rules for Foreign Managers: Work Permit Revocation & Deportation Risks

Cambodia Enforces Strict Misconduct Rules for Foreign Managers: Work Permit Revocation & Deportation Risks

The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT), Cambodia, has made it easier to jail foreign managers, supervisors and interpreters for improper conduct on the worksite. The measures are in response to complaints of verbal

California Funds Worker Rights Outreach With $35M Programme For At-Risk Employees

California Funds Worker Rights Outreach With $35M Programme For At-Risk Employees

California has announced a significant expansion of its workers' rights education program, promising $34.9 million to help vulnerable and undocumented employees learn about protections in the workplace. The funding will benefit the California Workplace Outreach