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How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

How to Claim a Federal Income Tax Return in the US: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

The knowledge of how to file a Federal Income tax return in the US is crucial to all individuals who earn income, receive refunds, or credits. Each year, millions of taxpayers do it by filing

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

Is Being “Always Available” the New Face of Wage Theft in Modern Workplaces?

The modern-day working environment has become a constantly connected one, where workers are likely to receive calls, email messages, and texts after the usual working hours. This can be considered a normal situation, but it

US Tech Sector Layoffs Hit 15,000 in January as AI Restructuring Accelerates

US Tech Sector Layoffs Hit 15,000 in January as AI Restructuring Accelerates

The year has begun with a stark reality check for the technology industry, as US tech sector layoffs surged past 15,000 in just the first few weeks of January. This wave of cuts is very

The most cited statistic at the WEF opening today is from the Future of Jobs 2025 report: “39% of current workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030”

The most cited statistic at the WEF opening today is from the Future of Jobs 2025 report: “39% of current workforce skills will be obsolete by 2030”

The world of work is on the edge of a historic revolution, with artificial intelligence, geo-economics and green energy change convergent trends driving it. The World Economic Forum (WEF) opening today highlighted a pivotal statistic

Blue Monday 2026: The “Right to Disconnect” Strikes

Blue Monday 2026: The “Right to Disconnect” Strikes

Blue Monday 2026 falls on January 19th, traditionally cited as the most depressing day of the year. However, this year marks a pivotal shift in global Workplace Wellbeing. As opposed to giving in to the

Meta confirms plan to cut 1,500 jobs (10% of Reality Labs) in 2026 pivot to AI Smart Glasses; employee groups criticize “brutal” restructuring

Meta confirms plan to cut 1,500 jobs (10% of Reality Labs) in 2026 pivot to AI Smart Glasses; employee groups criticize “brutal” restructuring

Meta Platforms has officially initiated a major workforce reduction, eliminating approximately 1,500 positions within its Reality Labs division as of January 2026. This cut affects roughly 10% of the unit’s 15,000-strong workforce, signaling a definitive

Centre May Relax 90-Day Work Threshold for Gig Workers to Expand Social Security Coverage

Centre May Relax 90-Day Work Threshold for Gig Workers to Expand Social Security Coverage

The Union Government is reportedly reconsidering the eligibility criteria for Gig Workers Social Security following industry feedback. Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released draft rules proposing that gig and platform workers must complete

Desperate Pension Protest: Rimini Event Organizer Threatens Extreme Action Against INPS

Desperate Pension Protest: Rimini Event Organizer Threatens Extreme Action Against INPS

Dino De Matteis, a 67-year-old former event organizer from Rimini, finds himself in a dire financial predicament. He is yet to receive his pension at INPS, after hard work throughout his life and assuming that

Could a Four-Day Work Week Reshape the Global Labour Market?

Could a Four-Day Work Week Reshape the Global Labour Market?

The four-day work week has evolved from a radical experiment to a transformative force in the global labour market. Experiments in other nations such as UK, US, Iceland and Dubai indicate a 90-92 percent retention

Workers Demand Stronger Labour Protections as Job Pressure Rises in 2026

Workers Demand Stronger Labour Protections as Job Pressure Rises in 2026

In the year 2026, workers in different parts of the world are experiencing increased job insecurity and exploitation, which will continue to drive the need to implement effective labour protection. The increased workloads, salaries not