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UK Labour Rights Bill Passed With Weakened Worker Protections

UK Labour Rights Bill Passed With Weakened Worker Protections

The UK Employment Rights Bill, now the Employment Rights Act 2025, passed into law in December 2025 with phased implementation starting April 2026, but critics decry weakened worker protections after government dilutions saved businesses billions

U.S. H-2B Visa Applications Hit High in 2026

U.S. H-2B Visa Applications Hit High in 2026

U.S. H-2B visa applications for Fiscal Year 2026 soared to a record 162,603 worker positions requested across 8,759 filings by early January, up from 149,953 in 2025, driven by unrelenting seasonal labor shortages in hospitality,

Global Surge in Reported Migrant Worker Abuse Cases (2024–2025)

Global Surge in Reported Migrant Worker Abuse Cases (2024–2025)

Reported migrant worker abuse cases surged globally by 37% in early 2025, reaching 445 documented incidents from January to June, up from 324 the prior year, per Business & Human Rights Resource Centre data. The

What Changed in L.A. Streets after Immigration Raid Violence?

What Changed in L.A. Streets after Immigration Raid Violence?

Raids on immigration in Los Angeles that began to rise with the push of mass deportations during the presidency of Trump influenced the whole city and triggered a wave of violence and changed urban life.

Why Weekends No Longer Feel Like Rest Days

Why Weekends No Longer Feel Like Rest Days

In a highly connected world, weekends have transformed into a place of relaxation to a continuation of the work week. Attribution bias It is the fault of smartphones that buzz with alerts, interminable social media

Who Really Cheats More? The Shifting Truth About Infidelity in Modern Relationships

Who Really Cheats More? The Shifting Truth About Infidelity in Modern Relationships

Infidelity is something that has always been treated with gender bias, whereas the current studies have indicated that the truth behind it is much more complicated. Although men continue to report higher incidences of cheating

5 Signs Your Job Is Quietly Violating Labour Laws

5 Signs Your Job Is Quietly Violating Labour Laws

In the current workaholic society, employers are at times flouting labor laws unobtrusively. Early detection of the minor infractions safeguards your rights and health. The following are five red flags. 1. Unpaid Overtime Despite Long

Online Speech Laws: Protecting People or Silencing Voices?

Online Speech Laws: Protecting People or Silencing Voices?

The internet has triggered a debate on the laws of speech online with the emergence of social media. Regulations that governments all over the world are pushing to prevent hate, misinformation and harassment are then

Switzerland Condemns Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Switzerland Condemns Iran’s Violent Crackdown on Protesters

Switzerland is extremely worried by the increasing number of arrests and deaths associated with the incessant protests in Iran. These are some of the matters mentioned by the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in

Zero-Hour Contracts Explained: Freedom or Modern Exploitation?

Zero-Hour Contracts Explained: Freedom or Modern Exploitation?

Zero-hour contracts offer no guaranteed hours, letting workers pick shifts while employers scale flexibly. Popular in UK retail, hospitality, and gig economies, they promise freedom for students and parents but spark exploitation fears. Advocates rejoice