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Japan Paternity Leave 2026: 50.9% of Men Took Childcare Leave — But Is It Enough? 

Japan Paternity Leave 2026: 50.9% of Men Took Childcare Leave — But Is It Enough? 

The rate at which Japanese men have taken up paternity leave has hit a record 50.9%, with almost all of them taking such leave, according to figures from Japan's Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry. This

Derry Artists Plan Protests Over Workers’ Rights Concerns 

Derry Artists Plan Protests Over Workers’ Rights Concerns 

Artists in Derry are gearing up to protest around workers’ rights, fair pay and a louder voice in the creative sector. The planned action comes after local artists raised concerns about employment arrangements, intellectual property

Australia’s 2026 Skilled Migration Allocation: 132,000 Places & Subclass 189 Round Updates

Australia’s 2026 Skilled Migration Allocation: 132,000 Places & Subclass 189 Round Updates

The laws of the 2026-27 Permanent Migration Program have an overall cap of 185,000 places for Permanent migration. The allocation of places to the program, however, suggests a strong bias in favour of skilled migration,

Workers’ Rights Face Fresh Threats Amid Trump Immigration Policies 

Workers’ Rights Face Fresh Threats Amid Trump Immigration Policies 

Workers’ rights in the US face a fresh threat as tougher immigration enforcement and changes to employment authorisation change conditions in several large industries. Labour advocates, unions and international monitors have raised alarms that immigration

UK Workplace Temperature Rules Update September 2026: 27°C, 30°C or 35°C — What Temperature Is Too Hot to Work? 

UK Workplace Temperature Rules Update September 2026: 27°C, 30°C or 35°C — What Temperature Is Too Hot to Work? 

The United Kingdom has never had a legal limit on the temperature inside a workplace, although a private member's bill is strong on getting one. With summer heatwaves becoming the norm, millions of workers are

PayPal Layoffs India Update: Employees Fired on Calls—Will They Get Notice Pay, Severance and Full-and-Final Settlement? 

PayPal Layoffs India Update: Employees Fired on Calls—Will They Get Notice Pay, Severance and Full-and-Final Settlement? 

PayPal has reportedly dismissed hundreds of staffers from its operations in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with some of the employees saying they were informed during a call without prior notice. The PayPal layoffs have caused

Amazon Jobs 2026: 1.6 Lakh Festive Opportunities Announced – Can Temporary Workers Become Permanent Employees? 

Amazon Jobs 2026: 1.6 Lakh Festive Opportunities Announced – Can Temporary Workers Become Permanent Employees? 

With the festive season for hiring underway, Amazon Jobs 2026 is trending across India. Amazon has created 400 cities for seasonal jobs, including the metros and smaller towns such as Varanasi, Kochi, Jalandhar and Ranchi,

Japan Office Dress Code 2026: Sneakers and Polo Shirts Allowed, But Jeans and Hoodies Still Out in Miyagi 

Japan Office Dress Code 2026: Sneakers and Polo Shirts Allowed, But Jeans and Hoodies Still Out in Miyagi 

The policy is a new, year-round “casual” dress rule for government officials in the Japanese prefecture of Miyagi, which permits polo shirts and sneakers to be worn at work, albeit with jeans, hoodies and shorts

Navigating the LA-B2 Visa, Work Permits, and 15% Foreign Quota Caps

Navigating the LA-B2 Visa, Work Permits, and 15% Foreign Quota Caps

Hiring foreign talent in the Lao involves more than securing an entry visa. Employers face a careful approval procedure, one which involves consultations with labour, foreign affairs and immigration departments, and also complies with foreign

upGrad Unacademy Acquisition 2026: Will Employees Face Layoffs, Role Changes or Salary Cuts?

upGrad Unacademy Acquisition 2026: Will Employees Face Layoffs, Role Changes or Salary Cuts?

It has been reported that the landmark deal closed in September 2026 at just over $200 million, and for now, there are no plans for any layoffs. But that doesn’t mean it’s the same. The