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Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Groups relax as migrant workers prepare to return

Malaysia - Business associations, boss associations, and job agency associations have all voiced relief over Indonesia's decision to withdraw its temporary ban on foreign workers entry. The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), the Association of Employment

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Is Cyprus becoming the new pathway for migrants?

Cyprus - Last week has been quite busy for border authorities of Cyprus – the Greek speaking country has received a record number of migrants reaching its borders with authorities detaining at least 120 migrants.

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Why now is a good time to ask for a pay raise

Global - This is a good time to ask for a pay raise as employers are increasingly struggling to find high-quality workers. Many employers are raising wages and salaries to fill open positions. There are

Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

UN - On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution. With 161 votes in favor of the resolution and eights abstentions, Access to Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment has been declared as

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US: Proposed bill to include gig work into federal labor

US - A new bill has been introduced into the United States House that can effectively change country’s federal labor law. The bill proposes inclusion of gig work into the labor laws of US under

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

IOM study: Surge in migrant returnees as world reels from pandemic

Global - The 2021 Return and Reintegration Key Highlights, a report by IOM (International Organization for Migration) was published on Thursday, states that nearly 50,000 migrants have voluntarily returned to their country of origin in

Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Paris - Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is under probe by human rights groups and critics for his alleged complicity in murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi about four years ago. The latest decision

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

Sacked UK courier sues Uber Eats over mistreatment of drivers

UK - A delivery driver from London is suing Uber Eats over his alleged dismissal based on racial discrimination. He claims that the facial recognition technology used by the company is “racially based” and said

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia: Indonesia agrees to lift freeze on sending migrant workers

Malaysia - Indonesia agreed to abolish a ban on bringing migrant workers to the nation beginning August 1 after the neighbours resolved issues about workers' rights, according to Malaysia's human resources minister. The arrival of

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan - For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid between them. UN World Food Programme (WFP) has received emergency aid of $100 million from