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Bleisure 2.0: Why Remote Workers Prefer Small Towns and Rural Escapes

Bleisure 2.0: Why Remote Workers Prefer Small Towns and Rural Escapes

Bleisure 2.0 is redefining how people blend business and leisure, and it looks very different from laptop days in big-city co‑working spaces. As remote work becomes normal, many professionals are swapping crowded urban hubs for

Passport Confiscation & Wage Theft: Are Migrant Workers Modern-Day Slaves?

Passport Confiscation & Wage Theft: Are Migrant Workers Modern-Day Slaves?

In many parts of the world, migrant workers face harsh conditions that raise a disturbing question: are they modern-day slaves? Passport confiscation and wage theft are two of the most common and abusive practices affecting

The Return of 70-Hour Workweeks: Are Labour Rights Moving Backwards?

The Return of 70-Hour Workweeks: Are Labour Rights Moving Backwards?

The growing normalization of 70-hour workweeks in some industries has sparked a heated debate about whether labour rights are moving backwards. Once considered a relic of pre-union industrial times, extreme working hours are resurfacing in

When Algorithms Decide Freedom: Are AI Surveillance Systems Violating Human Rights?

When Algorithms Decide Freedom: Are AI Surveillance Systems Violating Human Rights?

When algorithms decide freedom, the stakes could not be higher. Governments and private companies are rapidly deploying AI surveillance systems to monitor public spaces, track online activity, and predict potential risks. These tools, according to

How Social Media Is Changing Human Rights Advocacy

How Social Media Is Changing Human Rights Advocacy

Social media is reshaping human rights advocacy by changing how information is shared, how movements grow, and how quickly global attention can be mobilized. Social media such as X, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook enable

Why Yemen’s Crisis Cannot Be Resolved Without Recognizing Southern Unity

Why Yemen’s Crisis Cannot Be Resolved Without Recognizing Southern Unity

In recent years, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) — the dominant political force in Yemen’s southern regions — has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to reclaiming statehood and securing independence from northern domination. In statements reported

Notice Period Rules and Severance Pay Explained: What Employees and Employers Must Know

Notice Period Rules and Severance Pay Explained: What Employees and Employers Must Know

It is necessary to have knowledge on the notice period rules and the severance pay by both the employees and employers, so as to facilitate a healthy and legal process of terminating employment. Such are

Cross-Border Workers and Social Security Portability

Cross-Border Workers and Social Security Portability

Cross-border workers and social security portability are becoming critical issues in an increasingly mobile labor market. There are millions of individuals on the one hand who live in one country and work in another one

Mass Layoffs and Lack of Worker Consultation

Mass Layoffs and Lack of Worker Consultation

Mass layoffs and lack of worker consultation are becoming major concerns in today’s volatile labor market. With the reorganization, automation, or reduction of costs of companies, thousands of workers may find themselves unemployed and without

Temporary Migrant Visas and Job Insecurity

Temporary Migrant Visas and Job Insecurity

Temporary migrant visas play a crucial role in many economies, supplying essential labor in sectors such as agriculture, construction, care work, and hospitality. However, these visa systems often create serious job insecurity for migrant workers,