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The Malaysian government has tabled the Gig Workers Bill 2025, a move towards recognising and protecting the rights of gig workers, who have long been excluded from social protection and fair employment practices. According to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), while the bill is a vital step forward,
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The Malaysian parliament has passed the Gig Workers Bill, a crucial legislation that will grant over 1.2 million gig workers the right to negotiate wages and working conditions. The bill, tabled by Human Resources Minister Steven Sim, focuses on four key areas: defining gig workers, allowing participation in income-related
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Researchers at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Iran have identified that effective communication between nurses and patients is a crucial element in delivering high-quality care. The study, which took place in hospitals affiliated with the university, focused on the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods by
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Researchers at the National Research Centre for the Working Environment in Copenhagen, Denmark, have emphasized the significance of detecting xerophilic fungi in cultural heritage sites and libraries to protect staff from fungal exposure and preserve heritage collections. The study focused on developing a supplementary matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal plans to move a motion condemning the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in various BJP-ruled states during a three-day session of the West Bengal assembly starting on September 1. The motion will also discuss the deletion of voter names during the Special
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Kerala's marine sector has become increasingly dependent on migrant workers, who make up 58% of the state's fishing workforce. A study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute reveals significant disparities between native and migrant fisherfolk, including differences in income, lifestyle, and expenditure patterns. Migrant workers
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Lindesberg Municipality's supplier of work environment systems, Miljodata, was subjected to a cyber attack on Monday morning, prompting concerns that personal data from employees and former employees may have been leaked. A working group has been formed to investigate the incident and its potential impact on the municipality.
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In multinational enterprises (MNEs), foreign subsidiaries often operate under flexible labour standards, enhancing competitiveness and supporting growth. However, concerns arise regarding MNEs limiting wages and benefits, lower safety standards, and undermining basic labour rights. In Nigeria, the National Industrial Court (NICN) protects MNE employees' rights, alongside International Framework Agreements
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Workers around the world are living with unspoken anxiety, for many, their workplace is fraught with unexpected anxiety, the QS Supplies' recent survey revealed that 76% of US employees and 75% of UK employees have experienced bathroom anxiety at work. This anxiety is deep-seated, with nearly 1 in 10
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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has praised the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for releasing withheld salaries owed to judiciary workers in the state. The union termed the move a demonstration of empathetic leadership, fairness, and responsiveness. This gesture has brought immense relief to judiciary workers
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Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNAU) has taken significant steps to benefit its employees under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra. Following the instructions of the Madhya Pradesh Government, the university has implemented the time scale pay scale scheme for its employees. The scheme has been recommended by
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In a shocking turn of events, a double airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed five journalists and four health workers, sparking widespread condemnation from international media and humanitarian organizations. The victims included Hussam Al-Masri, a Reuters contractor; Mohammed Salama, an Al Jazeera camera operator; Mariam Abu Dagga,
