Workers
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
Workers
Nigeria's agricultural sector is facing an unprecedented labour crisis due to the naira's significant devaluation against the CFA franc, which has priced out foreign farm workers from neighbouring West African countries. For decades, Nigeria relied on labourers from Benin Republic, Togo, and other francophone nations to
Workers
The Pinggu District Legal Aid Center in Beijing has been actively involved in protecting workers' rights and interests. In 2025, the Center handled 216 cases involving workers' rights, including 124 cases involving migrant workers, with a total of approximately 1.07 million yuan in financial assistance. To further
Workers
After acknowledging to employees that the technology has been inaccurate, AT&T is reportedly decreasing its reliance on a "presence reporting" tool intended to track attendance. The system, introduced alongside the company's return-to-office mandate, has created significant frustration among staff. A survey of employees revealed
Workers
South Africa's domestic workers face an increasingly precarious existence, with a staggering 39% earning below the national minimum wage. The recently released Annual Report on Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions from Sweepsouth reveals that 5 039 domestic workers across the nation are trapped in a cycle of
Workers
As the gig economy continues to expand, many workers in this segment face substantial retirement income and savings challenges. A recent public policy paper by the American Academy of Actuaries highlights the difficulties gig workers face in saving for retirement, including a lack of portable benefits, unavailability of employer-sponsored retirement
Workers
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Grace Meng, and Adriano Espaillat have reintroduced the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, a legislation aimed at providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrant workers who assisted with clean-up and search-and-rescue efforts at Ground Zero following the September 11th attacks. The workers were exposed to
Workers
France has revised the salary requirements for its Talent Residence Permits, making it easier for qualified foreigners to live and work in the country. The updated new salary thresholds for both the Talent -- Qualified Employee's residence permit and the 'Talent -- EU Blue Card' residence
Workers
The Kwara State government has reiterated its commitment to addressing School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) and ensuring justice for victims, with a three-day workshop bringing together 193 health workers and security personnel to strengthen coordination and response mechanisms. The workshop, organized by the state's Ministry of Education and Human
Workers
The city council in Warrnambool, Australia, has voted to increase childcare fees to accommodate a 15% pay rise for childcare workers, following the council's decision to accept a two-year federal government grant. The new fees will be $140 per day, a 6.1% increase, but will be reduced
Workers
Representative Adriano Espaillat, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Grace Meng reintroduced the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, a piece of legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for immigrant first responders, workers, and volunteers who assisted with clean-up and search-and-rescue efforts at
Workers
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and eight of his Senate colleagues have expressed grave disappointment in the U.S. Department of Labor's decision to cancel a proposed rule that would end the subminimum wage program for workers with disabilities. The senators argue that this program, which
