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EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

EPFO 3.0 Universal Pension: Will Gig Workers, Freelancers and Self-Employed Indians Finally Get Retirement Benefits? 

The gig economy is thriving in India, but this has been without the protection of the retirement system for millions of delivery men, freelancers, and self-employed. That could change. The government is working on a

Italy’s Gig Worker Rights: New Delivery Platform Rules and Employment Protections Explained

Italy’s Gig Worker Rights: New Delivery Platform Rules and Employment Protections Explained

App-based delivery services have radically transformed the labour market in Europe with serious consequences for workers rights, fair pay and employment protections. Italy has taken a leading role in tackling these issues, with comprehensive legislation

Disney Layoffs 2026: Are Creative Jobs Becoming Riskier Than Tech Jobs? 

Disney Layoffs 2026: Are Creative Jobs Becoming Riskier Than Tech Jobs? 

The wave of Disney job cuts in 2026 has rocked the entertainment industry, and one great question has been raised: Is creativity a more fragile career right now than technology? The entertainment giant is currently

Google’s “AI Fluency” Push Explained: What Every Tech Employee Needs to Know in 2026 

Google’s “AI Fluency” Push Explained: What Every Tech Employee Needs to Know in 2026 

Google has just integrated Google AI fluency into employee evaluations — and other tech companies are taking notice. At top tech firms, using AI tools is becoming a must in 2026. Not only is it

How to Compute Split-Rate Payroll for Manila Staff Under Wage Order NCR-27

How to Compute Split-Rate Payroll for Manila Staff Under Wage Order NCR-27

The daily minimum wage will jump from ₱695 to ₱755 from July 25, 2026, in Metro Manila under Wage Order NCR-27 by DOLE. The shift of implementation from the calendar by just six days seems

UK Salary Transparency Laws: Hidden Pay Finally Exposed? How UK Workers Can Use Laws to Negotiate Better Pay 

UK Salary Transparency Laws: Hidden Pay Finally Exposed? How UK Workers Can Use Laws to Negotiate Better Pay 

The UK government is implementing the salary transparency rules, which will make it compulsory for employers to include salary data in their job ads, putting a stop to the days when job listings were filled

Spain’s Paid Climate Leave Rules: Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities and Eligibility Explained

Spain’s Paid Climate Leave Rules: Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities and Eligibility Explained

Governments are acting to improve protections for workers during natural disasters and environmental emergencies as climate change drives more extreme weather events in many parts of the world. Extreme heat, flooding, storms, wildfires and other

NAMASTE Scheme Benefits Explained: What Every Sanitation Worker Can Get in 2026 

NAMASTE Scheme Benefits Explained: What Every Sanitation Worker Can Get in 2026 

For any sanitation worker in India, the NAMASTE Scheme benefits can turn their life around. The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE Scheme), a joint initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Can Small Businesses Sponsor a UK Skilled Worker Visa? What Overseas Workers Need to Know 

Can Small Businesses Sponsor a UK Skilled Worker Visa? What Overseas Workers Need to Know 

Yes – a UK small business can legally sponsor a UK Skilled Worker Visa; however, they must apply for a sponsor licence from the Home Office first. No minimum company size, revenue or number of

What Ireland’s Massive New Immigration Change Means for Global Workers

What Ireland’s Massive New Immigration Change Means for Global Workers

Two of its biggest immigration updates in recent years, which could impact tens of thousands of international travellers, professionals and job seekers, have been implemented in Ireland. Applicants who had their standard visa applications for