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Workplace Harassment in Lagos: What the Law and Data Reveal

Workplace Harassment in Lagos: What the Law and Data Reveal

The problem of harassment within the workplace is a burning problem in Lagos, the business capital of Nigeria, where millions of workers are employed in the formal and informal workplaces. There is an increase in

Essential Safety Measures for Construction Workers in 2025

Essential Safety Measures for Construction Workers in 2025

Despite the availability of various safety measures, construction work is still one of the most dangerous jobs due to the possibility of falling, equipment accidents, and exposure to hazardous materials. It becomes the primary responsibility

What is Wrongful Termination in Europe: Key Laws and Employee Rights

What is Wrongful Termination in Europe: Key Laws and Employee Rights

Wrongful termination also known as unfair or unjust dismissal happens when an employee is sacked with no proper reason or contrary to government regulations on employment. In Europe, a basic element of labor policy is

Employee State Insurance (ESI) Benefits in India: What Workers Should Know

Employee State Insurance (ESI) Benefits in India: What Workers Should Know

Employee State Insurance (ESI) scheme is the Indian statutory social insurance of workers in covered establishments, which aims to provide income shocks against sickness, maternity and disability and employment injury and cover medical care for

Rights of Construction Workers: What Every Worker Should Know

Rights of Construction Workers: What Every Worker Should Know

Construction workers can rightly have the right to work in a safe, dignified and well-paid environment- no excuses. Basic protections encompass a limited working day and a weekly rest, overtime pay on additional working hours,

What Is Workplace Discrimination and How to Prevent It

What Is Workplace Discrimination and How to Prevent It

The discrimination in the workplace happens when workers are treated unfairly in terms of their attributes in the form of gender, age, race, religion, disability or other characteristics that are considered to be protected. It

Reporting Workplace Issues in Europe: What to Do First

Reporting Workplace Issues in Europe: What to Do First

The procedure of filing a workplace complaint in Europe typically begins by a series of internal steps and concludes by the national regulating bodies and, in a few instances, EU processes. Start by writing facts:

Rights During Probation Period: What Every Employee Should Know

Rights During Probation Period: What Every Employee Should Know

Starting a new job feels exciting, but let’s be real — probation can leave you feeling a bit unsure about where you stand. The company’s basically checking if you’re a good fit, usually over three

Why Are Tech Companies Still Laying Off Workers?

Why Are Tech Companies Still Laying Off Workers?

The tech industry has always moved in cycles, but the last few years have been especially turbulent. Even with rising stock prices, better earnings, and renewed investor confidence, large firms are still cutting staff. The

Inclusion by Default: Making Rights Real for People with Disabilities

Inclusion by Default: Making Rights Real for People with Disabilities

An inclusive society begins by appreciating that disability is a normal human diversity and not a problem to remedy. Awareness is good, but the inclusion based on rights requires accessible settings, equal services and policies