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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

Amazon Workers Launch Global Black Friday Strike

Amazon Workers Launch Global Black Friday Strike

Amazon workers in 20 countries will strike on Black Friday, challenging the company's labor practices, demanding fair wages, union rights, and meaningful climate action through the global Make Amazon Pay campaign. From London to Berlin,

International Labour Organisation shares a positive global trend: Let’s find out

International Labour Organisation shares a positive global trend: Let’s find out

The UN International Labour Organisation (ILO) highlighted on Thursday that pay packets across the globe increased 1.8% in 2023 and continued their positive trajectory in the first half of 2024, rising by 2.7%. The positive

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric is planning about 500 job reductions as part of a broader transformation effort to enhance operational performance and profitability. Reports suggest employees in different areas of the company are going to be impacted.

What’s Open on Thanksgiving 2024? Complete List of Fast-Food Chains

What’s Open on Thanksgiving 2024? Complete List of Fast-Food Chains

Thanksgiving can often necessitate dining out even though many Americans like making a feast with their loved ones. Furthermore millions of Americans who are struggling with inflation may spend the holiday at a fast food