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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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The Brazilian Government, through the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), has launched a nationwide initiative to regularize the Severance Indemnity Fund (FGTS) for domestic workers. The action, beginning on September 17, aims to alert employers to potential irregularities in labor law compliance and encourage voluntary regularization by October 31,
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The 1 July 2025 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules outlines the first changes to the Skilled Worker route since the publication of the White Paper on reform of UK immigration in May. The changes will come into effect on 22 July 2025 and apply to workers sponsored before
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Workers from the Nowshera -- Pakistan United Workers Federation, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have long been demanding ownership rights in labour colonies. Led by President Muhammad Iqbal, they have been advocating for these rights before the provincial government. The situation came to a head when Iqbal asked the KP government to
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Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria, have come forward with evidence contradicting the government's claim that it has implemented the newly approved 72,000 minimum wage. Documents obtained by the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ), including pay slips and bank alerts, revealed significant discrepancies in wage payments. Teachers
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Senator Ron Wyden cosponsored a bipartisan legislation to end subminimum wage and prohibit employers from underpaying workers with disabilities. This move comes as a response to the Trump administration's plan to reinstate subminimum wage, which was previously prohibited by a proposed rule issued by the Biden administration. The
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The UK government has stated its intent to uphold its workers' rights Bill, despite concerns over amendments made by the Lords. The Employment Rights Bill aims to introduce parental leave from the first day of employment and strengthen statutory sick pay. The government plans to overturn amendments that would
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The Employment Rights Bill is returning to the commons, and senior government figures have pledged not to water down changes to zero-hours contracts or new rights at work. However, strategists from No 10 and the treasury are cautious about the bill following a backlash from business. Despite this, a recent
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A recent survey of 2,000 workers has revealed that nearly one-third are contemplating taking extended leave from their jobs, with most dreaming of taking a break lasting between one to three months. According to the survey, four in 10 would love to take a 'micro-retirement' to focus
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Researchers at the University of California conducted a small cohort study to assess the durability of COVID-19 vaccine-induced immunity in healthcare workers (HCWs) and its impact on breakthrough infections. The study found that antibody levels declined significantly over time, particularly in participants without prior infection, and that eight of nine
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Research conducted by the UK Health Security Agency has revealed a 39.9% vaccine effectiveness against influenza infection among healthcare workers in the UK during the winter of 2023-24. This study, part of the SIREN cohort, has significant implications for public health and workforce protection. The findings emphasize the importance
