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Why Unions Still Matter in 2026: The New Wave of Worker Organizing

Why Unions Still Matter in 2026: The New Wave of Worker Organizing

By 2026, unions will still be needed because of increasing inequality, the gig economy, and job insecurity caused by AI, the union membership will be at 9.9% (14.3 million workers) despite the declines in the

What Qualifies as Wrongful Dismissal?

What Qualifies as Wrongful Dismissal?

It is necessary that employees as well as employers understand what constitutes wrongful dismissal in the current changing workplace environment. Wrongful termination happens when an employee is dismissed against the employment legislation, employment conditions, or

What’s in the Employment Rights Bill?

What’s in the Employment Rights Bill?

The Employment Rights Bill is one of the significant changes to the way a workplace functions as it provides better protection to workers and their responsibilities to the employer are better defined. In the quest

Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test: Legal Insights

Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test: Legal Insights

Polygraph tests, or lie detector tests, are widely considered with controversy and thus, they are employed by a few companies during their investigations. However, in some cases, making polygraph tests a requisite for employment can

Why Workers’ Rights in the Garment Industry Are a Gender Discrimination Issue

Why Workers’ Rights in the Garment Industry Are a Gender Discrimination Issue

Workers’ rights in the garment industry are the same as gender discrimination because women are 60-80% of the global workforce and still suffer I, exploitation, getting paid less, and violence. Women workers mostly in South

What Is Kafala System? Where This System Is Still in Practice?

What Is Kafala System? Where This System Is Still in Practice?

The Kafala system is a sponsorship-based employment model that regulates the labor of migrants in several Middle Eastern countries. It has been a major topic of discussion for its stringent rules and human rights issues.

PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained — Complete Guide

PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained — Complete Guide

Knowledge of employee benefits is paramount to all the salaried employees in India. The title PF, ESI, Gratuity: Worker Benefits Explained appears to be disorienting as every scheme is associated with financial, health, and retirement

Rise in Workplace Accidents: Who Is Responsible?

Rise in Workplace Accidents: Who Is Responsible?

The sharp spike in workplace accidents has considerably spoken about the distribution of responsibility for employee safety. Although the individual could do something to reduce the chances of incidents, the major part still falls on

Your Rights Under South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

Your Rights Under South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) is a primary labour legislation in South Africa that aims at safeguarding employees and ensuring fair, safe, and equitable working environments. The Act provides the fundamental rights of

Health Risks of Night Shift Workers Under Study: Latest Findings and Insights

Health Risks of Night Shift Workers Under Study: Latest Findings and Insights

Night shift work has turned out to be an international requirement in various sectors in the healthcare industry, transport, security and manufacturing. Nevertheless, there is an emerging body of evidence that suggests that nighttime employment