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Legal and Ethical Terrain of Unpaid Internships

Legal and Ethical Terrain of Unpaid Internships

Internships offer students, young professionals and employers valuable opportunities for learning, skill development, networking and some hands-on experience in their desired fields. Similarly these fresh minds bring new ideas and perspectives, multiple skill sets and

10 High-Paying Green Careers for a Sustainable Future

10 High-Paying Green Careers for a Sustainable Future

More and more people are worried about climate change and want to help the environment. This has led to a growing demand for "green jobs" - jobs that focus on protecting nature and fighting climate

Why Giving Money Isn’t Fixing South Korea’s Birth Problem

Why Giving Money Isn’t Fixing South Korea’s Birth Problem

South Korea is having a big problem. Only a few babies are being born there. South Korea now has the lowest birth rate in the world. For every woman, only 0.72 babies are born on

Child Labour Regulations: Minimum Age to Get a Job in India

Child Labour Regulations: Minimum Age to Get a Job in India

Children working is still a serious issue in many nations, including India. Children generally operate in many different industries under challenging and dangerous conditions. Apart from depriving children of their childhood, this habit hampers their

Oregon Nurses Strike: OHSU Board approves plan to cut 500+ jobs, slash health insurance

Oregon Nurses Strike: OHSU Board approves plan to cut 500+ jobs, slash health insurance

OHSU president Danny Jacobs discussed the layoff plans on June 6, 2024. The university is primarily eying its contract workforce and workers in research related programs. Quoting from President Jacob’s email, “Despite our efforts to

US Presidential Election 2024: Why Your Vote Matters More Than Ever

US Presidential Election 2024: Why Your Vote Matters More Than Ever

The United States holds a presidential election every four years, an important process that determines the country’s leadership and direction. With the 2024 election  on the horizon, it is necessary to recognize the importance of

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

On Wednesday, the Central Government stated that it has asked the government of Tamil Nadu to submit a detailed report after a report by Reuters revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn rejected married women from assembly

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

 The layoffs in the tech industry will continue in 2024, with around 95,000 employees already laid off. This phase comes after 2023, which witnessed a 59% increase in layoffs as compared to the previous year.

French Employee Claims ‘Moral Harassment’ Over Company Giving Salary For 20 Years But No Work

French Employee Claims ‘Moral Harassment’ Over Company Giving Salary For 20 Years But No Work

France telecom company now Orange employee Laurence Van Wassenhove claims that she has been paid her salary by the company for 20 years but at the same time the company has not assigned her any

US Green Cards: Longer wait times troubling families, making it harder to retain skilled workers

US Green Cards: Longer wait times troubling families, making it harder to retain skilled workers

More than a million Indians are stuck in a queue for green cards according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data. The reason specified by the authorities is that a specific number of green