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Leg Hair Harassment Defined: The Reason behind Employees Challenging Appearance Policy in Workplace 

Leg Hair Harassment Defined: The Reason behind Employees Challenging Appearance Policy in Workplace 

Leg hair harassment (sunehara) is a recently coined term as a result of Tokyo's move to allow employees to come to work in shorts, posing the question of the emergence of new forms of workplace

ISRO Internship no stipend? What Engineering Students Should Know Before Applying 

ISRO Internship no stipend? What Engineering Students Should Know Before Applying 

Yes, there is no stipend for an ISRO internship for undergraduate students. According to ISRO's official guidelines, project trainees/Interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance. There aren't any lodging or eating facilities either. Yet,

European Union Pay Transparency Directive: Salary Disclosure Rules and Worker Rights Guide

European Union Pay Transparency Directive: Salary Disclosure Rules and Worker Rights Guide

The European Union has adopted the Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970). It is a major reform of equality and pay practices in the workplace in member countries, the directive reinforces the principle of equal

How Italy’s New ‘Fair Wage’ Alphanumeric System Enforces Pay Standards

How Italy’s New ‘Fair Wage’ Alphanumeric System Enforces Pay Standards

One of the major legislation decided by Italy over the last few years is Decree-Law No. 62/2026 ‘Relazioni collettive del lavoro re issue’ also known as ‘the 2026 Labour Decree’. In contrast to the universal

EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

The gig economy is thriving in India, but this has been without the protection of the retirement system for millions of delivery men, freelancers, and self-employed. That could change. The government is working on a

Italy’s Gig Worker Rights: New Delivery Platform Rules and Employment Protections Explained

Italy’s Gig Worker Rights: New Delivery Platform Rules and Employment Protections Explained

App-based delivery services have radically transformed the labour market in Europe with serious consequences for workers rights, fair pay and employment protections. Italy has taken a leading role in tackling these issues, with comprehensive legislation

How to Compute Split-Rate Payroll for Manila Staff Under Wage Order NCR-27

How to Compute Split-Rate Payroll for Manila Staff Under Wage Order NCR-27

The daily minimum wage will jump from ₱695 to ₱755 from July 25, 2026, in Metro Manila under Wage Order NCR-27 by DOLE. The shift of implementation from the calendar by just six days seems

UK Salary Transparency Laws: Hidden Pay Finally Exposed? How UK Workers Can Use Laws to Negotiate Better Pay 

UK Salary Transparency Laws: Hidden Pay Finally Exposed? How UK Workers Can Use Laws to Negotiate Better Pay 

The UK government is implementing the salary transparency rules, which will make it compulsory for employers to include salary data in their job ads, putting a stop to the days when job listings were filled

Spain’s Paid Climate Leave Rules: Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities and Eligibility Explained

Spain’s Paid Climate Leave Rules: Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities and Eligibility Explained

Governments are acting to improve protections for workers during natural disasters and environmental emergencies as climate change drives more extreme weather events in many parts of the world. Extreme heat, flooding, storms, wildfires and other

Will Andy Burnham Make the UK Better for Workers? 5 Employment Changes to Watch 

Will Andy Burnham Make the UK Better for Workers? 5 Employment Changes to Watch 

Andy Burnham could be the next Prime Minister of the UK, and now workers around the country are wondering what this means for their rights, contracts and paychecks. Burnham's reputation in Downing Street is pro-worker,