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South African Airways Hit by Pilot Strike Leads to Immediate Flight Cancellations

South African Airways Hit by Pilot Strike Leads to Immediate Flight Cancellations

Many people claimed they would take action against the airline for missing their flights and the air was filled with anger and frustration. The National Transport Movement (NTM) and the South African Airways Pilots Association

Company behind ‘Cheetos’ files for bankruptcy: Is a major layoff coming?

Company behind ‘Cheetos’ files for bankruptcy: Is a major layoff coming?

H-Food Holdings LLC, the parent company of contract manufacturer Herthside Food Solutions, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The latter produces some of the most popular snack products, such as bars, meal kits, baked

This tech giant has been accused of silencing employees and spying on their personal devices

This tech giant has been accused of silencing employees and spying on their personal devices

In a complaint filed in California state court on Sunday, technology giant Apple has been accused of illegally monitoring its employees' personal devices and iCloud accounts, in addition to prohibiting them from discussing their salaries

Worker Strikes Escalate Across Nine Volkswagen Factories

Worker Strikes Escalate Across Nine Volkswagen Factories

As labor and management dispute over the future of the automaker's German business, workers at nine Volkswagen cars and component plants in Germany began several hour strikes Monday stopping assembly lines. At the Volkswagen headquarters

Belgium makes history: First country to ensure labour rights and protections for sex workers

Belgium makes history: First country to ensure labour rights and protections for sex workers

Belgium made history on Sunday as it became the first country across the globe to grant sex workers access to sick days, maternity pay and pension. The regulation had already been passed in May 2024

Iraq’s Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Labor: Efforts to Curb Unlawful Influx

Iraq’s Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Labor: Efforts to Curb Unlawful Influx

As authorities in Iraq, a nation more famous for its own migration crack down on unauthorized migrants. Hundreds of thousands of foreigners are working in Iraq without permission and after decades of conflict, the country

Burger King and Popeyes Franchises Hit with $2.2 Million in Fines for Child Labor Violations in Massachusetts

Burger King and Popeyes Franchises Hit with $2.2 Million in Fines for Child Labor Violations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has gone after the franchise operators of Burger King and Popeyes, slapping the companies with hefty fines for many child labor law violations. The fines, amounting to well over

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

In a world of economic uncertainty, companies are turning to a controversial cost-cutting measure called "soft layoffs." Unlike traditional layoffs, this strategy eliminates an employee’s existing role but reassigns them to a new position within

German companies in Fortune 500 Europe announced over 60,000 layoffs in 2024

German companies in Fortune 500 Europe announced over 60,000 layoffs in 2024

German companies in the Fortune 500 Europe announced more than 60,000 job reductions this year. Major German employers such as BOSCH and Siemens are laying off tens of thousands of employees in an attempt to

Is Bosch layoffs going to affect employees in China?

Is Bosch layoffs going to affect employees in China?

On November 27, BOSCH announced its plans to lay off 5,500 employees globally, including thousands of people in Germany. But is the planned reductions going to affect the Chinese region? Let us find out in