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Student workers at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) can expect a significant boost in their hourly wages, thanks to a new Missouri law. The law, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, raises the minimum wage for student workers from $10.50 to at least $13.75 per hour, starting August 28th.
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The National Living Wage in the UK is likely to increase next year, with experts predicting a rise of up to 65p per hour. The current rate stands at £12.21 per hour, although the National Minimum Wage varies depending on age. The Low Pay Commission has proposed that the
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The Malaysian government is set to table the Gig Workers' Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat, with the first reading scheduled for August 14. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced this during a *Sembang Santai Teh Tarik Industri Gig* session, where he also highlighted the
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Xinjiang Autonomous Region has initiated a labor employment care and assistance program, focusing on wage security for migrant workers. Since the beginning of this year, the region's Department of Human Resources and Social Security has set up a digital wage arrears management system, improved regulatory effectiveness, and protected
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Consuming caffeine at night may lead to increased impulsivity, especially in women, according to a new study published in the journal iScience. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), found that fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) that were given caffeine at night displayed reckless
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A study conducted in Lithuania has revealed alarming high mortality rates among the country's healthcare workers. According to the research, adult mortality rates in Lithuania are among the highest in Europe, with a particular concern for physicians who exhibit higher mortality rates even when controlling for education. Nurses
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The Office of the Governor of Massachusetts released a news statement on the Attorney General's settlement with online grocery delivery company Weee! Logistics LLC, finding that the company misclassified its delivery drivers as independent contractors, violating state employment laws. As a result, Weee! has agreed to pay over
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New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act (CREAMMA) made it illegal for employers to take adverse employment action against employees for use of recreational cannabis in off-hours. However, a recent court decision highlights the complexities of this law, including the lack of a private right
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US President Donald Trump sparked controversy and debate after claiming that undocumented migrants are "naturally" inclined to perform hard labor, while also acknowledging the difficulties facing farmers in finding labor amid deportation efforts. During an interview with CNBC, Trump suggested that some undocumented farm workers might be allowed
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In a conference celebrating the 21st anniversary of Korea's Employment Permit System (EPS), Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating a fairer, safer, and more inclusive environment for all workers, emphasizing the importance of respecting diversity and guaranteeing the rights of foreign workers.
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The Malaysian Immigration Department conducted a coordinated operation in Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, detaining 27 foreign workers without valid permits. The arrests involved a mix of Indonesian and Myanmar nationals, with eight men and eight women from Indonesia, and five men and six women from Myanmar, all aged between 18
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Maharashtra Labour Minister Adv. Aakash Fundkar has announced the state government's commitment to resolving various issues faced by gig workers and ensuring they receive benefits under government welfare schemes and social security codes. Fundkar emphasized that gig workers employed with platforms such as Zomato, Zepto, and Swiggy should
