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U.S. panel recommends extending the grace period for H1-B workers to 180 days

U.S. panel recommends extending the grace period for H1-B workers to 180 days

Washington, A US panel has recommended that the federal government extend the grace period for H1-B workers who have lost their jobs from 60 days to 180 days, giving workers enough time to find new

The top 10 jobs for 16-year-olds

The top 10 jobs for 16-year-olds

Many career paths require some background and experience to obtain a job, so it's generally a good idea for young people to gain some skills early in their journeys. Young people often begin working as

UN calls for release of human rights activists in Egypt

UN calls for release of human rights activists in Egypt

Mary Lawlor, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders at the UN, said yesterday that she is concerned about the prison sentences issued against lawyers and human rights activists in Egypt. The

4 Arrested In Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore For Allegedly Assaulting Migrant Workers

4 Arrested In Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore For Allegedly Assaulting Migrant Workers

Four people, including two Hindu Munnani organization members, were arrested and sent to judicial custody on Monday for allegedly attacking and assaulting migrant workers near the Mahaliamman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore city on Sunday

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

Activists urge UN Security Council to refer Myanmar to court

THE UNITED NATIONS: On Monday, human rights activists urged the United Nations Security Council to refer Myanmar's military rulers to the International Criminal Court and urged Southeast Asian neighbors to support the opposition's pro-democracy movement.

Caterpillar union workers approve a six-year labor agreement

Caterpillar union workers approve a six-year labor agreement

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union announced that members at four local chapters working at Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) voted in favor of a new six-year labor contract, averting a strike at the world's largest manufacturer

Australia could soon ditch the five-day workweek. Landmark report shares recommendations

Australia could soon ditch the five-day workweek. Landmark report shares recommendations

In an effort to improve work-life balance, the Senate work and care committee has recommended that Australia trial a four-day workweek across different sectors where employees work for 80% of their ordinary hours while maintaining

In Madagascar, 22 migrants died when a boat capsized off

In Madagascar, 22 migrants died when a boat capsized off

ANTANANARIVO: According to the island nation's maritime authorities, at least 22 migrants died when their boat capsized off the coast of Madagascar over the weekend. 22 migrants died when a boat capsized off "47 people

In tea farms, the task force advises using labor and equipment

In tea farms, the task force advises using labor and equipment

Kericho , Kenya: A task force comprising multinational corporations and other tea sub-sector stakeholders suggested a 60:40 machine harvesting to hand plucking ratio. Governor Erick Mutai established the task force in October 2022. According to

Are there restrictions on foreigners driving their cars in Bali?

Are there restrictions on foreigners driving their cars in Bali?

Bali: With remarks made by Governor Wayan Koster during a news conference on Sunday, March 12, 2023, held at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights headquarters in Denpasar, efforts by government authorities in Bali