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The United States' farm labor market is facing significant challenges as it navigates the changing needs of the agricultural industry. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California Davis highlights the complexities of the situation, citing the need for labor-saving machines, productivity aids, and a combination
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The US State Department has discontinued the popular visa interview waiver, also known as the Dropbox facility, for most non-immigrant visa applicants. Effective September 2, 2025, most US travelers will be required to attend in-person interviews for their visa applications. The new rule has restricted the eligibility for visa interview
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Hullo, a foot-passenger ferry company operating in British Columbia, Canada, has filed for mediation with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to help facilitate a collective bargaining agreement with the B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union. The move comes as the company and union engage in negotiations, with
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In Turkey, employees who take extended sick leave may face the risk of their employment contract being terminated by their employer. Article 25/I(b) of the Labour Law No. 4857 provides the employer with the right to terminate the contract without notice if the employee's illness or
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American workers with LanguageLine Solutions (LLS), a global leader in interpretation services, are petitioning their employer to respect their employment contracts and pay interpreters for the number of hours they were contracted to work. A new survey conducted by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) shows that interpreters face stressful
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As the workplace continues to evolve, a growing generational divide is reshaping expectations for air quality and health. The 2025 International Day of Clean Air Survey from Fellowes reveals that Millennials and Gen Z employees are more than twice as likely as Baby Boomers to worry about the long-term health
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In a push to reduce the negative impact of non-compete agreements on American workers, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) have reintroduced the Workforce Mobility Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to limit the use of such clauses. According to the senators, these agreements negatively impact almost
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Residents from across the Southern Tier gathered in Downtown Binghamton on Labor Day as part of a nationwide movement to show solidarity with workers and organized labor. Activist groups Indivisible Binghamton, Citizen Action of New York, and the 50501 Movement organized the rally, which aimed to mobilize support for labor
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The Temporary Foreign Workers Program in Canada has reached unprecedented levels, with over 105,000 permits issued so far in 2025, exceeding its target quota by more than 20 percent. This surge in foreign labor has left many young Canadians struggling to find summer jobs, with statistics showing a 14.
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On 7 August 2025, the Vietnamese Government introduced Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, replacing previous regulations and providing clear guidance for both employers and employees. The new decree aims to attract high-quality talent in priority sectors by streamlining the work permit application process, expanding exemption cases, and relaxing requirements for
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The Trump Administration today announced its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a comprehensive report detailing nearly 150 proposals under the U.S. Department of Labor's jurisdiction. The agenda reflects President Trump's commitment to protect workers, support business growth, and put American workers and businesses
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The Croatian Institute of Emergency Medicine (HZHM) has appealed for comprehensive, legally based solutions to address the demands of its staff, who are staging protests in Zagreb to press for better working conditions and the reinstatement of early retirement benefits. The trade union and association behind the protests are demanding
