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nypost.comworld1 day ago
UK considers requiring salary ranges in job advertisements
The UK is examining rules that would mandate salary disclosure in job postings. The move aligns with similar requirements already in place across most OECD countries and 18 U.S. states.
Nprpolitics8 days ago
House bill seeks to expand H-2A farmworker visas beyond seasonal use
A House Agriculture Committee bill would remove the seasonal requirement from the H-2A visa program and extend access to dairy, livestock and forestry employers. The measure would also create a process for some unauthorized workers already in the United States to obtain the visas…
foxnews.compolitics9 days ago
Vice President Vance announces Labor Department H-1B visa fraud probes during Milwaukee visit
Vice President Vance visited Milwaukee on Wednesday and said the Labor Department has opened investigations into H-1B visa program participants. He stated that dozens of subpoenas have been issued and described the effort as protecting American wages.
washingtonpost.combusiness11 days ago
European Governments Tighten Sick Leave Rules as Absences Rise
Several European countries are introducing stricter requirements for paid sick leave, including mandatory first-day medical certificates and shorter initial approval periods. Officials cite rising costs and high absence rates as the main drivers.
politics11 days ago
Germany to Require Medical Certificate from First Day of Illness
Germany will end the three-day grace period for calling in sick without a doctor's note. Officials say the change aims to reduce absenteeism and support economic growth. Several other European countries maintain different rules on certificates and pay.
bleedingcool.combusiness14 days ago
Germany to Require Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness and Ease Firing of Top Earners
The German government will require a doctor's note on the first day of illness as part of a reform package negotiated by the Christian Democratic Union and Social Democrat parties. The measures also raise the retirement age and ease hiring and firing rules, with passage expected…
comicbook.comscience14 days ago
Germany to Require Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness
The coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules that will require workers to obtain a doctor's note on the first day of illness. The measure ends a pandemic-era policy allowing phone certificates and applies to all employers.
nypost.compolitics15 days ago
Germany Requires Doctor's Note on First Day of Illness
Workers must now submit a medical certificate from the first day of illness to receive paid sick leave. The policy replaces an earlier rule that allowed up to six weeks of paid sick leave without a note.
coindesk.compolitics19 days ago
Senator Chris Murphy Introduces Bill to Raise Federal Minimum Wage to $25 an Hour by 2039
The Connecticut Democrat proposed the Living Wage for All Act on NBC's Meet the Press. The measure would phase in the higher wage floor for large and small employers on separate schedules.
Japan Timesworld22 days ago
Government Considers Delaying Minimum Wage Target to Early 2030s
Officials are weighing a delay in the goal of raising Japan's average minimum hourly wage to ¥1,500. The current target date of the end of the decade may be pushed back to the first half of the 2030s.
abcnews.go.comworld29 days ago
Congo mining firms seek delay on 5% worker equity rule
Mining companies in Congo have asked authorities to postpone a requirement that would give workers a 5% equity stake before the July deadline. The request comes as firms prepare compliance steps.
The Guardianpolitics31 days ago
Labor Department threatens to withhold funds from states over unemployment program
The Department of Labor sent letters to 53 states and territories demanding steps to address waste, fraud, and abuse in unemployment insurance. Officials highlighted issues in three states without providing supporting data on fraud rates.
The Hillbusiness38 days ago
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act With Support From Some Republicans
The House voted 230-193 on Tuesday to approve the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The measure sets shorter timelines for first-contract talks between newly organized unions and employers. It now moves to the Senate, where its prospects remain unclear.
Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
House Passes Faster Labor Contracts Act in 230-191 Vote
The House approved legislation requiring employers to begin contract talks within 10 days of union certification. Twenty House Republicans joined all voting Democrats to pass the measure over leadership objections.
koreatimes.co.krai43 days ago
South Korea's Labor Minister Proposes Dialogue on Sharing AI-Driven Chip Profits With Suppliers and Workers
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon said companies like Samsung Electronics should share excess gains with suppliers and workers after taxes. He called for public talks on narrowing gaps between conglomerates and smaller firms.
rnz.co.nzpolitics46 days ago
Australian Minimum Wage to Rise 4.75 Percent From July 1
The Fair Work Commission ordered a 4.75 percent increase in the national minimum wage and a 6 percent increase for the lowest-paid workers. The new rates take effect on 1 July and affect nearly 3 million employees.
techspot.comworld47 days ago
Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Bill for Paid Reproductive Health Leave
Three House members held a press conference on May 21 to support legislation granting up to 12 days of paid leave annually for reproductive health needs. The measure covers severe menstrual pain, abortions, menopause symptoms, miscarriages, biopsies and vasectomies.
koreaherald.comfinance48 days ago
South Korea Marks One Year of Lee Jae Myung Presidency
President Lee Jae Myung reaches one year in office this week with the KOSPI at record highs, yet faces external shocks from Middle East tensions and domestic housing concerns.
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dailyalert.orgworld53 days ago
Israel Revokes Work Permits for Palestinian Laborers After October 2023
Work permits for Palestinian laborers in Israel were revoked after October 7, 2023, shifting the composition of Israel's labor force. The change has affected employment patterns in both the Israeli and Palestinian economies.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance54 days ago
Fair Work Commission Hears Arguments on Minimum Wage Increase
Employer groups and unions presented differing proposals for the annual minimum wage adjustment during hearings last week. The Fair Work Commission will announce its decision next month, with the new rate taking effect July 1.
insidestory.org.aupolitics56 days ago
Victoria Labor Conference to Consider Apprenticeships and Cannabis Decriminalization
Officials plan to announce 2,000 apprenticeships at a revived government electricity body during the final state Labor conference before the election. The conference will also address decriminalizing cannabis.
Semaforworld57 days ago
State laws expand paid leave access in 42 states and D.C.
Forty-two states and the District of Columbia have expanded workers' access to paid leave since 2020. Virginia recently enacted a law requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave.
rediff.comai57 days ago
California Governor Signs Executive Order on AI Job Losses
The order directs state agencies to study labor market effects and examine options such as job subsidies and training programs. It follows recent layoffs at a major technology company and passage of related legislation in the state Senate.
theconversation.comtechnology58 days ago
Department of Labor Names Faith Center Director to Lead Contract Compliance Office
Kenneth Wolfe now heads the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs while continuing to direct the agency's faith center. The appointment follows a proposed 2027 budget that would eliminate the office and transfer its remaining duties.
Los Angeles Timespolitics59 days ago
Los Angeles Council Delays $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel and Airport Workers
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-4 to postpone the $30 hourly minimum wage for hotel and airport workers until after the 2028 Olympics. The delay came after business leaders agreed to drop a ballot measure that would have repealed the city's gross receipts tax.
The Timespolitics61 days ago
UK Government to Ease Strike Ballot Rules for Unions
The government plans to remove the 50 per cent turnout threshold for strike ballots this year. The change follows the Employment Rights Act 2025 and will affect unions including the National Education Union.
alternet.orgpolitics65 days ago
Conservative Think Tank Fellow Argues New Right Labor Policies Would Harm Workers
Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow at the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, wrote that interventionist labor policies favored by some on the New Right would reduce employment, mobility and economic growth. She stated that real average earnings in the United States ro…
Semaforworld71 days ago
Brazil Shortens Work Week from Six to Five Days Amid Region’s Declining Productivity
Brazil has become the latest Latin American country to push for improved worker conditions by shortening the working week. The region has some of the world’s longest working hours, with laborers often exceeding 2,000 hours annually. Output per worker has decreased across much of…
upi.comworld78 days ago
President Lee Jae Myung Pledges Focus on Workplace Safety in Labor Day Speech
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed workplace safety and labor issues during a Labor Day event at Cheong Wa Dae. He stated that safeguarding workers is a basic responsibility and emphasized the interdependence of worker welfare and business growth. The event marked the…
Reasonpolitics88 days ago
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned from her position on April 20, 2026, following allegations of misconduct. White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung announced the resignation and stated that Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling would serve as acting head.…
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Virginia Governor Signs Law to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour by 2028
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a law on Thursday to increase the state's minimum wage from $12.77 to $13.75 next year and to $15 in 2028. A study by the Employment Policies Institute estimated that the change could result in 12,000 job losses.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld96 days ago
Brazil Allows Workers to Use Severance Fund for Debt Settlement
Brazil's finance minister announced that workers can use a fund normally reserved for severance pay or property purchases to settle debts. The measure aims to provide financial relief amid economic challenges. Details were reported in the Folha de S.Paulo newspaper.
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