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The Cambodian government has approved a new minimum wage for workers in the garment, footwear, and travel goods sectors, effective from January 1. The wage, set at $210 per month, is an increase of $2 compared to the previous minimum wage of $208. The decision was made after 23 rounds
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The dispute between the Long Island Rail Road Company and certain labor organizations has been ongoing, involving unions such as the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
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Garment workers in Cambodia have welcomed the Royal Government's decision to raise their minimum wage, starting in 2026. Following 23 meetings between workers and employers, the National Council for Minimum Wage decided to increase the minimum wage by US$2, from US$208 to US$210 per month.
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The House Education and Workforce Committee has advanced the EBSA Investigations Transparency Act, a legislation aimed at addressing concerns from employers, plan sponsors, and nonprofits over lengthy and burdensome investigations by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). The bill, championed by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, seeks to provide
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Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has urged labour unions and stakeholders in the oil industry to engage in constructive dialogue with Dangote Refinery rather than fueling division and sensationalism. The intervention came in the wake of disputes between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has announced a major investment in its US workforce, boosting wages and reducing health care costs for its fulfillment and transportation workers. The company has committed to spending more than $1 billion to increase wages and lower health care costs, a move that follows growing
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Labor laws worldwide are racing to keep up with the rapidly increasing risks of heat-related illnesses and deaths in the workplace, driven by frequent and intense heat waves fueled by climate change. From southern Europe to Asia, governments are enacting measures to safeguard workers, but critics argue these laws are
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given his approval to the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) II, a move that will increase salaries for employees of government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs). According to the President, the salary hike is "well deserved" and will provide a tiered medical allowance
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The Ministry of Labour has ordered Trust Services Company (TSC) to comply with the provisions of the Decent Work Act of 2015 and a signed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with workers. The instruction follows a complaint filed by the National Union of Hospitality, Aviation, Communication, and Energy Workers (NUHACE) alleging
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed two federal lawsuits against a trucking company and an assisted living facility, alleging that they discriminated against pregnant employees by failing to provide reasonable accommodations. The suits, filed in the Northern District of Illinois, claim that the employers forced the
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The President has established an emergency board to investigate disputes between the Long Island Rail Road Company and labor unions, including the Transportation Communications Union, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the International Brotherhood of
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a new round of salary increases for employees of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), recognizing their role in delivering record contributions to state coffers. The President signed off on the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) II, which will provide salary adjustments for
