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Migrant labourers have been the backbone of Kerala's labour sector, with around 34 lakh currently employed in various sectors. Despite their hard work, many struggle with sleep disturbances, loneliness, and anger issues due to living in cramped conditions and financial insecurity. A study by MG University highlights the
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In a tight labor market, attracting and retaining talent has become a top priority for global employers. A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) sheds light on what drives worker relocation decisions. While competitive pay remains a key factor, relocation decisions are shaped by a wider
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Most workers globally remain inadequately protected in the digital workplace, with over 162 countries enacting data protection laws. The International Labour Organization (ILO) warns that existing privacy regimes are designed for consumer settings and fail to reflect the unequal relationship between employers and employees. Workers are increasingly subject to digital
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The Malaysian government has introduced the Gig Workers Bill 2025, aimed at safeguarding the welfare of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 gig workers in the creative industry. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching expressed confidence that the bill's clear dispute resolution mechanism would provide much-needed protection for
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Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards improving access to quality healthcare services by launching its first-ever online application portal for the recruitment of healthcare workers. The government, through the Ministry of Health, aims to recruit 3,000 professionals across various cadres, including nurses, midwives, laboratory scientists, and pharmacists.
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Over four hundred market women in Kumasi benefited from a free medical screening organized by the Muslim Health Workers Association of Ghana (MHWAG), in collaboration with the Muslim Health Students Association-Ghana (MUHSAG) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The screening exercise, funded by 'Project for
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The Turkish government has introduced amendments to the Social Security and General Health Insurance Law and Certain Other Laws, expanding the occupational health and safety (OHS) obligations of small businesses with fewer than 50 employees classified as low hazard. Previously, employers were required to provide OHS training, conduct risk assessments,
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A groundbreaking study, co-authored by renowned labor economist and Harvard University professor Richard B. Freeman, Ph.D., has exposed the significant limitations of traditional survey methods in capturing insights from clinicians who are most at-risk of resigning. The study, published in the Journal of Healthcare Management, analyzed data from 346
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The Malaysian government's Gig Workers Bill 2025, passed by the Dewan Rakyat on August 28, has been hailed as a major step forward in protecting the rights of gig workers, including those in the entertainment industry. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong highlighted the importance of recognizing
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The Standard Insurance Company has announced a partnership with BenefitEd, a leading provider of student loan repayment and college savings services, to offer customized education assistance products to employers. This collaboration aims to help employees manage the cost of education, particularly millennials and Gen Xers who carry the lion'
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Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant recovery in workers' remittances in 2025, with a surge in monthly and cumulative inflows. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the country received a record $ 680.8 million in August, marking the second-highest monthly inflow in 2025. This figure represents
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Washington D.C. - In response to the Trump administration's unprecedented attacks on workers' rights, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Brad Sherman have reintroduced the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act, a legislation aimed at supporting the right to unionize by invalidating right-to-work laws. Since January,
