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In a significant labor case, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has ruled that employers must provide payslips to their employees to prove that their salaries have been paid. The decision stems from a long-standing complaint by 49 pilots of Philippine Airlines (PAL) who were terminated after a strike in
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Months of strike action by Transport Workers Union members have paid off, with Noosa Council waste contractor Cleanaway agreeing to a significant pay rise and additional benefits for the workers. The new enterprise agreement includes a pay rise of at least 9.68% for the workers, along with a $2500
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The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6500 in Sudbury is calling for the Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to engage in good-faith negotiations to end a month-long labour dispute with its 3,600 employees. The dispute has been delaying care for injured workers, increasing a serious claims
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As of July 1, 2025, Australia will introduce several significant changes across various sectors, affecting more than 2.6 million Australians. Key among these changes is the increase in salary and superannuation guarantee rate, changes in skilled visa income thresholds, and adjustments to the National Minimum Wage. The Fair Work
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The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) has proposed exempting workers with monthly salaries up to 8,320 birr from income tax, citing international wage benchmarks and the increasing cost of living for low-income earners. According to Kasahun Folo, CETU's president, the recommendation was made during a stakeholder
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Sri Lankan migrant workers are being exploited by being recruited at significantly lower wage rates than their counterparts from other South Asian countries, says UNP Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake. Despite a repealed $300 minimum wage policy, introduced in 2016, workers from other countries have secured bilateral agreements ensuring fair monthly wages.
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Three guest workers from West Bengal, Ali Kadar Sheik, Kushal Biswas, and Shivkumar, from Uttar Pradesh, were robbed of ₹13,000 by three auto drivers in Coimbatore city. The auto drivers, K Mohammed Azharuddin, 25, B Nowfal Basha, 29, and R Senthilkumar, 33, were arrested by the Race Course police
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Canadian companies, such as PandH Farming, KPMG, Scotiabank, and others, have policies that cater to foreign workers, aiming to create a diverse work environment and address labor shortages. These companies offer various job opportunities, including opportunities for students and experienced professionals. Some of these companies prioritize workers' professional development,
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Genpact's introduction of a mandatory 10-hour work schedule in select Indian offices has sparked criticism from employees who claim it undermines their well-being. The policy, which includes tracking employees' "active hours" through an internal dashboard, offers a meager monthly incentive of Rs 3000. Staff members
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Amazon's shift towards artificial intelligence will lead to a decrease in office workers, according to its management. The company expects that AI efficiency gains will reduce the number of office employees in the next few years. This doesn't mean large-scale layoffs, as seen in 2022 and
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Cambodia has taken significant steps to support its workers who have returned home from Thailand amid increasing tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, through the National Employment Agency (NEA), has set up mobile job centres in Banteay Meanchey province to register and provide
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On June 15, Bauska Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Latvia's Bauska Municipality, celebrated its 185th anniversary and honored the dedication and hard work of its medical staff, including doctors, nurses, and medical assistants. The event, which coincided with Medical Workers' Day, was attended by Latvia'
