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42,000 UC Workers Near Strike as Pay Fight Escalates

42,000 UC Workers Near Strike as Pay Fight Escalates

The United States is on the verge of a massive UC workers strike with close to 42000 employees in the University of California system planning to stage an open-ended strike. The action is a major

UK Minimum Wage 2026: £12.71 Wage Shock — Workers Still £1,400 Short of the Real Living Wage!

UK Minimum Wage 2026: £12.71 Wage Shock — Workers Still £1,400 Short of the Real Living Wage!

The minimum wage in 2026 in the UK has, in fact, gone up to £12.71 per hour, thus relieving millions of workers. But lurking behind the headline increase is an even bigger UK wage gap

48 Hour Pay Rule: Give Your Resignation? Get Paid Now

48 Hour Pay Rule: Give Your Resignation? Get Paid Now

The 48 Hour Pay Rule is the heart of this big reform that is going to happen in the Indian workforce. Under the new labour policy framework, coming into action from 2026, workers who resign

Zero-Hour Contract Exploitation in the UK? Know Your Rights Before It’s Too Late

Zero-Hour Contract Exploitation in the UK? Know Your Rights Before It’s Too Late

One of the biggest components of the modern UK workforce is no-hour contracts. The Zero-Hour Contract model provides flexibility to both retail and hospitality, as well as care work and logistics, but also poses severe

Big Win for Women? Karnataka Menstrual Leave Gets High Court Push for Strict Implementation

Big Win for Women? Karnataka Menstrual Leave Gets High Court Push for Strict Implementation

The issues of equality in the workplace have taken a conclusive turn when the Karnataka High Court instructed that the Karnataka Menstrual Leave policy be strictly enforced at workplaces. The decision is being regarded as

Paid for 13, Working 24: Why Immigrant Home Care Workers Launched a Hunger Strike at City Hall

Paid for 13, Working 24: Why Immigrant Home Care Workers Launched a Hunger Strike at City Hall

A dramatic hunger strike outside the New York City Hall occurred as the immigrant home care workers made a desperate protest against 24-hour shifts. The protest that is being spearheaded by women in most cases

21% Salary Hike for 74 Scheduled Employments: Who Will Actually Get Paid?

21% Salary Hike for 74 Scheduled Employments: Who Will Actually Get Paid?

The announcement of the Salary Hike in Uttar Pradesh has become a national topic of concern, particularly following the protests that rocked industrial cities such as Noida. As a 21% salary increase has now been

Credit Checks Banned in New York: Why Employers Can No Longer Ask for Your Credit Score

Credit Checks Banned in New York: Why Employers Can No Longer Ask for Your Credit Score

Beginning today, there is a significant change in law regarding hiring that is altering how companies are considering job applicants. Your credit score will no longer be used as a basis to hire, promote or

Noida Sector 63 Raids: 203 Contractors Blacklisted This Morning—Is Your Boss on the List?

Noida Sector 63 Raids: 203 Contractors Blacklisted This Morning—Is Your Boss on the List?

The Noida Sector 63 Raids have led to a huge crackdown on labour law in Noida, which revealed appalling labour law offences in various factories. In a drastic step, officials in Gautam Buddh Nagar have

Fired After Medical Leave? Marriott Faces Explosive Discrimination Lawsuit

Fired After Medical Leave? Marriott Faces Explosive Discrimination Lawsuit

One of the biggest legal scandals that Marriott International faces is shedding light on employee rights and fairness at work. The Marriott case is based on an ex-assistant general manager who says that she was