The Workers Rights

  1. Home
  2. Human rights

Category: Migrant workers

Stealth Layoffs Alert: 5 Warning Signs Your Job Is Quietly on the Line 

Stealth Layoffs Alert: 5 Warning Signs Your Job Is Quietly on the Line 

You received an excellent performance appraisal. You are still met by your manager in the hallway. However, there is something amiss. The pink slips, which will be the most hazardous in 2026, are the ones

UK Visa Fee Hike 2026: How Much More You’ll Pay (Students & Workers Guide) 

UK Visa Fee Hike 2026: How Much More You’ll Pay (Students & Workers Guide) 

The UK Visa Fee Hike set to take place on 8 April 2026 is one of the largest UK immigration fee increases in recent years. As an international student, worker or Indian applicant intending to

Speak Marathi or Lose Permit? Inside Maharashtra’s New RTO Rule 

Speak Marathi or Lose Permit? Inside Maharashtra’s New RTO Rule 

An initiative to check the language proficiency of thousands of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers has once again opened up a debate about jobs, justice and the extent of regional chauvinism. The Rule That Has Drivers

KPMG Layoffs 2026: Which Positions Are Most Affected and How To Be Sure You Are Not One of Them

KPMG Layoffs 2026: Which Positions Are Most Affected and How To Be Sure You Are Not One of Them

The KPMG layoffs 2026 have brought awareness to the world of consultancy. In late April 2026, the Big Four firm announced it would be laying off about 4% of its U.S. advisory workforce - or

Will Basic Pay be Hiked to ₹69,000? 8th Pay Commission Latest & Salary Prediction

Will Basic Pay be Hiked to ₹69,000? 8th Pay Commission Latest & Salary Prediction

2026 will be the year in which the 8th Pay Commission hype gets stronger. Central government workers nationwide are dying to know if they are going to get ₹69,000 as their new basic pay. Let's

NHAI Peak Hour Ban: Excellent News for Road Construction Laborers During the Heat Wave!

NHAI Peak Hour Ban: Excellent News for Road Construction Laborers During the Heat Wave!

In view of rising temperatures across the nation, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken some drastic measures to ensure safety for its laborers. In this regard, NHAI announced the NHAI Peak Hour

Claire’s Closure: Implications for the Future of Shopping on Main Street in the UK in 2026

Claire’s Closure: Implications for the Future of Shopping on Main Street in the UK in 2026

The purple banners are down. The displays of sparkle bracelets and novelty earrings have disappeared. And over 1,300 people have lost their jobs. The closure of 154 Claire's stand-alone stores across the UK and Ireland

Mid-Career Layoffs 2026: Why Employees Aged 45+ Are First to Go—and What to Do Next

Mid-Career Layoffs 2026: Why Employees Aged 45+ Are First to Go—and What to Do Next

If you are over 45 and have been laid off in recent months, you are certainly not alone - and chances are it has little to do with your job performance. Mid-Career Layoffs 2026 have

Removing Absconding Status in UAE Without Hiring a Lawyer (2026 Edition)

Removing Absconding Status in UAE Without Hiring a Lawyer (2026 Edition)

In case you have absconded and gotten an absconding complaint from MOHRE, you do not need to get a lawyer for yourself. This is because the services of MOHRE are free of cost and anyone

Snap’s 1,000-Person Layoff: How 65% AI-Generated Code Is Making Human Engineers Obsolete at Snapchat

Snap’s 1,000-Person Layoff: How 65% AI-Generated Code Is Making Human Engineers Obsolete at Snapchat

The Snapchat layoffs of 2026 were a surprise to the industry. On April 15, 2026, Snap Inc. axed 1,000 jobs - 16% of its total workforce - and gave the reason no other major corporation