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Taiwan Welcomes Filipinos with Extended Visa Free Entry Until 2026

Taiwan Welcomes Filipinos with Extended Visa Free Entry Until 2026

An extension of Taiwan's visa-free travel programme for Philippine passport holders has been renewed for another year. This extension allows for a 14-day stay until July 31, 2026. The renewal was unveiled by Foreign Minister Lin

eShram Card  for Unorganized Workers Full Guide: Who Can Apply, Required Documents and How to Check Balance

eShram Card  for Unorganized Workers Full Guide: Who Can Apply, Required Documents and How to Check Balance

Launched on August 26, 2021 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment the eShram Card is the pioneering initiative of the Government of India to give identity, recognition and support to workers in the unorganised

Unilever Under Fire: Ivory Coast Workers Accuse Unilever of Union Rights Violations

Unilever Under Fire: Ivory Coast Workers Accuse Unilever of Union Rights Violations

Employees at Unilever Côte d’Ivoire have alleged that the company severed its collective bargaining agreement with employees amid plans to sell its local operation to a consortium led by SDTM. Documentation demonstrates that Unilever rejects

Why Google Is Teaching AI Skills to All Employees in 2025

Why Google Is Teaching AI Skills to All Employees in 2025

Generative AI is disrupting every sector, and Google has leveraged its decade-old internal learning platform, Grow, to focus solely on AI training. In the past, there were courses that ranged from solving Rubik’s Cubes to

New Exit Rule for Expats in Kuwait: Key Details Inside

New Exit Rule for Expats in Kuwait: Key Details Inside

Kuwait is implementing a significant policy change: expatriate private sector employees must now secure an official exit permit from their employer prior to travelling internationally. The new policy, announced in a ministerial circular by First

Google Layoffs Ahead? Buyouts Offered to Employees—Know the Details

Google Layoffs Ahead? Buyouts Offered to Employees—Know the Details

Reports indicate that Google is preparing to conduct another round of layoffs, this time voluntarily offering exit packages (buyouts) to mid- to senior-level U.S.-based employees across multiple divisions. This is the culmination of additional restructuring

ITR Filing 2025: Is Landlord’s PAN Mandatory to Claim HRA?

ITR Filing 2025: Is Landlord’s PAN Mandatory to Claim HRA?

For Assessment Year 2025-26, the Income Tax Department has broadened its disclosure requirements for salaried taxpayers who are claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) in the new ITR-1 and ITR-4 utilities. Here's What You Need to

The New York Fashion Workers Act: Key Impacts for Model Management and Fashion Companies – Details Inside

The New York Fashion Workers Act: Key Impacts for Model Management and Fashion Companies – Details Inside

New York Fashion Workers Act (NYS Labor Law, Article 36) will come into effect June 19, 2025. This legislation makes overall significant changes to ensure protections for fashion workers, especially fashion models. This legislation is

Trump Deploys Additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, Officials Confirm

Trump Deploys Additional 2,000 National Guard members to Los Angeles, Officials Confirm

President Donald Trump has approved the dispatch of an additional 2,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to Los Angeles, U.S. officials said Monday, significantly ramping up the federal response to protests against immigration enforcement

Tier-2 Cities Take the Lead: Randstad 2025 Report Reveals India’s Job Market Shift

Tier-2 Cities Take the Lead: Randstad 2025 Report Reveals India’s Job Market Shift

India's job market is going through a significant transformation with tier-2 cities emerging as massive employment centres. According to the Randstad Talent Insights Report 2025 job openings increase in tier-2 cities was 42%, which is