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Rapplerai6 hrs ago
ILO Brief: Nearly 80 Million ASEAN Workers Face Some GenAI Exposure, but Employment in Exposed Jobs Continues to Grow
The International Labour Organization released a policy brief on July 8, 2026, showing significant but uneven exposure to generative AI across ASEAN countries. Singapore leads with 42.2% of employment affected, followed by the Philippines at 28.1%.
Yonhapworld6 hrs ago
Former Sex Workers Call for Probe Into Abuses at Brothels Near U.S. Bases
A group of former sex workers held a press conference outside the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's office in central Seoul on July 8. They urged an investigation into state-sponsored human rights abuses at now-defunct brothels around American military bases.
forbes.combusiness8 hrs ago
Australian Dock Workers Seek 28-Hour Week as DP World Tests AI Cranes and Driverless Vehicles
Dock workers at DP World terminals in Australia are seeking a 28-hour work week with no pay reduction. The demand follows the operator's rollout of AI tools and automation that the Maritime Union of Australia says threaten more than 60 percent of jobs.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics15 hrs ago
Ottawa Extends Work Permits for 2,700 Manitoba Foreign Workers Until 2027 After Province Misses Nomination Deadline
The federal government will extend permits through Dec. 31, 2027, after repeated requests from Manitoba officials and protests by workers facing status loss. The step addresses a backlog in the provincial nominee program amid nationwide cuts to immigration allotments.
ABC Newspolitics6 hrs agoUpdated
Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoena Seeking Names of Fulton County 2020 Election Workers
U.S. District Judge William Ray ruled Tuesday that the Justice Department cannot obtain names and contact information of Fulton County employees and volunteers who worked the 2020 election. The decision blocks an April grand jury subpoena.
NBC Newsworld2 hrs agoUpdated
ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Houston Traffic Stop
An ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop in Houston at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday while attempting to arrest him in a targeted immigration enforcement operation. ICE described the man as a Mexican national and illegal alien. His son said he was seeking w…
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forbes.compolitics19 hrs ago
Caseworkers warned of child safety gaps before four-year-old's death
Caseworkers raised concerns about service gaps in a region with high rates of drug use and domestic violence days before a four-year-old boy died. Police are investigating after the boy's mother was charged with his murder.
sbs.com.aupolitics1 day ago
UK Issued 180 Family Visas to Cameroon Migrants Despite 12 Worker Visas
New Home Office figures show migrant workers from several countries brought family members at ratios up to 15 per worker. The data covers visas issued after a March 2024 restriction on dependants for care workers.
world1 day ago
Workers Dig Trenches at La Esperanza Cemetery for Unidentified Quake Victims
On July 6, backhoes dug trenches at La Esperanza cemetery in La Guaira to prepare for burials of unidentified victims from the June 24 earthquakes. The death toll reached 3,535, with 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless.
forbes.comai1 day ago
California Tracker Finds Bay Area AI-Related Layoffs Up, No Statewide Surge
A new state unemployment tracker shows no overall increase in AI-related job losses across California. Claims rose among college-educated workers and in the Bay Area after the 2022 launch of ChatGPT-3.5.
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cnbc.compolitics1 day ago
Tax Law Extends 2017 Cuts, Raises SALT Cap, and Adds Deductions for Tips, Overtime, and Seniors
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4 2025, extended 2017 tax cuts and added new deductions while tightening work rules for SNAP and Medicaid. High-income households, corporations and some workers gained while federal program enrollment declined. Changes affecting Medicai…
abcnews.go.comscience2 days ago
Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 506 as Health Workers Threaten Strike
At least 506 people have died from 1,561 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo since the outbreak began May 15. Frontline workers in Ituri province issued a 24-hour strike notice over unpaid benefits and working conditions.
theconversation.comworld2 days ago
Japan Raises Minimum Disability Employment Rate to 2.7 Percent
Japan increased the statutory minimum employment rate for people with disabilities to 2.7 percent from 2.5 percent on July 1. Only 46 percent of companies had met the prior target. The welfare ministry recorded a record 704,610 disabled workers employed in 2025.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 506 as Some Areas Report No New Cases and Trial of Treatments Begins
The World Health Organization reported 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of July 4. A trial testing two experimental treatments began this week while health workers threaten a strike over unpaid benefits.
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forexlive.compolitics2 days ago
Dallas Fed Paper Links Unauthorized Immigration to Higher Home Prices, Rents, and Local Employment
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper found that each 1% increase in unauthorized workers relative to a local labor force was associated with a 2.2% rise in home prices and a 1.4% increase in rents. The study covered the period from March 2021 to March 2024.
Yonhapworld3 days ago
Samsung Electronics to Limit Employee Housing Loans to Homes of 85 Square Meters or Smaller
Samsung Electronics plans to restrict its employee housing loan program to smaller residences in the greater Seoul area and six major cities. The move accompanies consideration of uniform 500 million won loans for all qualifying workers.
abcnews.go.compolitics3 days ago
Drone strikes expand kill zone along Ukraine-Russia front line
Aid workers in eastern Ukraine now face drone attacks up to 25 kilometres from the front line. The expanded reach has shortened warning times and altered daily movement for civilians and relief teams.
ZeroHedgebusiness3 days ago
CFPB Orders 450 Remote Employees to Relocate to Washington Headquarters or Resign
Acting Director Russell Vought ordered approximately 450 remote workers to commit to moving to the agency's new headquarters by July 14. Those who agree must report on September 6. Employees who decline or do not respond will be separated from the bureau.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness3 days ago
Australia Requires Employers to Pay Superannuation Within Seven Days
A new rule took effect this financial year requiring employers to transfer superannuation contributions to employee funds within seven business days of each payday. The change replaces the previous quarterly payment schedule and applies to all casual, part-time and full-time work…
news.sky.comfinance3 days ago
HMRC Raises Mileage Allowance to 55p per Mile for First 10,000 Business Miles
The tax authority lifted the rate from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 6. Up to three million workers stand to gain from the first increase in 15 years as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax package.
riotimesonline.comworld4 days ago
Rescue crews search for child trapped eight days under Venezuela building rubble
Rescue workers continue efforts to locate a 9-year-old boy trapped for eight days beneath collapsed building debris in Caraballeda, Venezuela. The search remains active as crews work through the rubble.
nypost.comworld4 days ago
BlackRock to Spend $100 Million Over Five Years Training 50,000 Trades Workers
BlackRock's philanthropic arm started the Future Builders program last month. It will spend $100 million over five years to train and place workers in electricians, welders, plumbers, HVAC and wiremen roles. Partners include Walmart, Home Depot, Carhartt, Google and Meta.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
New Jersey Approves Fee on Employers With Medicaid-Covered Workers
New Jersey will charge companies with at least 50 workers on Medicaid up to $725 per person annually, expecting $145 million in revenue this year. California and several other states are considering similar measures.
cnbc.combusiness4 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges Waffle House Charged Tobacco Users Extra Health Insurance Fee
A proposed class-action complaint filed in federal court claims the restaurant chain imposed a monthly tobacco surcharge without offering employees a qualifying way to avoid the fee. The suit seeks more than $5 million on behalf of current and former workers across 25 states.
freepressjournal.inworld4 days ago
Heat-Related Emergency Calls Rise in Washington DC as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees
Near 100-degree temperatures are forecast to persist in Washington DC. Medical workers are preparing for additional heat-related illnesses during events marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
comicbook.comscience4 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.
xxlmag.compolitics5 days ago
Create Streets Calls for 120-Year Lifespan for Bricks in Carbon Assessments as UK Brick Output Falls 32 Percent
Create Streets recommends extending the assumed lifespan of bricks to at least 120 years in whole-life carbon calculations. GB News reported that the current 60-year benchmark under RICS standards may disadvantage brick use. The UK brick sector employs nearly 8,000 workers and co…
nypost.compolitics5 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics5 days ago
Lifeguards file suit alleging hidden cameras in state beach locker room
Two lifeguards joined attorney Gloria Allred on Thursday to announce a lawsuit against the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The suit claims a former parks superintendent secretly recorded workers in a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room.
news.google.comworld6 days ago
Venezuela healthcare system strained after twin earthquakes
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela one week ago, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring at least 11,000. The country's healthcare system now faces severe strain as medical workers continue treating the injured.
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The Independentworld6 days ago
Journalist Documents Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Conflict Zone
An Associated Press journalist spent a month in the epicenter of an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, documenting the toll on residents and the challenges facing health workers amid ongoing conflict.
ancient.eupolitics7 days ago
Kenya Parliament Proposes Redefining 'Employee' in Employment Act to Include Remote Workers
Kenya's National Assembly seeks to amend the Employment Act to recognize remote workers as employees. The bill targets business process outsourcing and IT services. Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah introduced the measure on July 1, 2026.
AP Newsworld7 days ago
Twin Earthquakes Collapse Thousands of Buildings in Venezuelan Coastal Region
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread building collapses in the coastal region of La Guaira. One week later, residents continue searching rubble for remains with help from volunteer rescue workers.
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Los Angeles Timesworld7 days ago
EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market Parent, Alleging Bias Against Non-Chinese Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Tawa Market of paying non-Chinese workers less, scheduling them for fewer hours and replacing non-Chinese managers with Chinese employees. The chain operates 66 stores across the United States.
axios.compolitics7 days ago
Federal Judge Blocks Rule Limiting Student-Loan Forgiveness for Public-Service Workers
A federal judge blocked a rule that would have narrowed eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program hours before it was scheduled to take effect on July 1. The ruling keeps the existing program in place for all qualifying government and nonprofit employers.
theiranproject.comworld7 days ago
Tehran Prepares Funeral for Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strike
Workers raced to ready the Grand Mosalla complex for the slain leader's public funeral starting Saturday. Officials expect 15 to 20 million mourners, the largest state ceremony in Iran's history. The body will travel to Iraq before burial on July 9.
wccftech.comtechnology7 days ago
Rockstar Games Workers Request Voluntary Union Recognition After Pay Increases
Staff at the Grand Theft Auto VI developer submitted a request for the IWGB Game Workers Union to be recognized. The action follows last year's dismissal of more than 30 employees.
ai7 days ago
Meta CEO Predicts AI Will Create Jobs if Productivity Outpaces Automation, as Company Cuts 8,000 Roles
Mark Zuckerberg argued during a Complex interview that AI will create more jobs if workers boost output faster than automation advances. He also discussed Meta's recent AI investments and May layoffs that cut roughly 8,000 roles.
foxnews.comfinance7 days ago
Federal Reserve Paper Links Immigration to Housing Costs and Wages
A Federal Reserve study examined how immigration affected U.S. housing prices and wages. The paper reported that illegal immigration contributed to higher home prices without adding new housing supply and was associated with lower wages for some workers.
cnet.compolitics8 days ago
New York Hotel Union Contract Takes Effect July 1, Raising Wages Above $40 an Hour
A ratified agreement between the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and hundreds of New York hotels sets new wage scales starting July 1. Wages for covered workers will exceed $40 an hour this summer under the eight-year deal.
washingtonpost.comfinance8 days ago
U.S. Workers' Share of National Income Falls to 54.1 Percent in Early 2026, Lowest Since 1947
Federal Reserve data show labor's portion of national income at 54.1 percent in early 2026, down from 57.7 percent in early 2020 and more than 65 percent after World War II.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Texas Driver's License Offices Deny Some H-1B Renewals Over Expired Visa Stamps but Approve Others After Federal Check
Newsweek reported that H-1B visa holders in Texas are being denied driver's license renewals because their visa stamps have expired. Immigration attorneys say the workers remain lawfully present with valid I-797 approval notices and unexpired I-94 records. The issue may reflect c…
abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Supreme Court Leaves in Place Rulings Upholding New York’s Repealed Healthcare Vaccine Mandate over Religious Accommodation Claims
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a lawsuit from former New York healthcare workers fired for refusing COVID-19 shots on religious grounds. Lower courts had dismissed the case, and the mandate ended in 2023.
americanbanker.compolitics9 days ago
Federal Reserve Paper Finds Unauthorized Immigration Raised Local Home Prices and Rents While Adding One-for-One to Employment
A Dallas Fed working paper estimates that inflows of unauthorized immigrant workers from 2021 to 2024 raised home prices and rents in affected areas while boosting employment. The preliminary study found no wage declines and noted reduced government transfer payments in high-infl…
benzinga.compolitics9 days ago
Malaysia Sets Up Task Force as Johor Election Prompts Expected Surge on Singapore Causeway
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry has prepared contingency plans as up to 200,000 cross-border workers may return to vote on July 11. The move addresses risks during an ongoing shift to a new immigration system at the Johor-Singapore causeway.
rediff.comworld9 days ago
Venezuelan Medical Team Searches Ruins After Earthquake
A team traveled from the capital to La Guaira to locate survivors. Rescue workers encountered collapsed structures and no signs of life in the affected area.
Al Jazeeraworld9 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Continues Amid Access Limits and New Funding Pledges
Health workers cannot reach many internally displaced people amid security concerns, Al Jazeera reported. Recent meetings produced $910 million in pledges but left large gaps for the full response.
freepressjournal.inworld10 days ago
Workers’ Party Re-elects Pritam Singh after No-Confidence Motion Fails
Singapore’s Workers’ Party leader survived a challenge from 25 cadre members on 28 June 2026 and was re-elected unopposed later that day. The vote followed concerns over his handling of a 2021 parliamentary matter.
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hackster.iopolitics10 days ago
Solar panel factory in Dallas changes ownership from Chinese to American firm
A Dallas factory that produces 20,000 solar panels daily was built by a Chinese company in 2024 and sold shortly after opening. The facility now operates under new American ownership with 1,200 workers and robots.
Yonhapworld10 days ago
Samsung Biologics Union Votes to Leave Company-Wide Labor Group After Strikes
Unionized workers at Samsung Biologics approved a move to leave the Samsung Group United Union in a vote that ended Sunday. The decision follows months of labor actions over pay and conditions. Negotiations with management are set for this week.
Los Angeles Timesworld10 days ago
Earthquakes Kill 1,430 in Venezuela's La Guaira State
Two powerful earthquakes struck La Guaira state on Wednesday. The confirmed death toll reached 1,430 by Saturday afternoon, with 3,238 injured, officials said. Rescue workers continued searching rubble from collapsed buildings.
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freepressjournal.inworld11 days ago
Porsche May Move All Cayenne Production to Leipzig Only If Workers Accept Pay Cuts
The move would bring every powertrain variant of the SUV to the German plant. It depends on workers accepting lower pay to offset higher labor costs. Talks with employee representatives continue.
cointelegraph.comworld11 days ago
Philippine Regulatory Commission Suspends Doctor for Six Months
The Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine suspended a licensed physician's certificate for six months after finding her statements about healthcare workers violated the medical code of ethics. The board said the doctor may resume practice after serving the suspension and fili…
Los Angeles Timesbusiness11 days ago
Cisco plans to cut 471 jobs at three Bay Area offices
The company filed layoff notices with the California Employment Development Department this week. The cuts will affect workers in San José, Milpitas and San Francisco.
foxnews.compolitics12 days ago
Idaho poll shows 85% support legal status for long-term dairy workers
A Boise State survey of 1,000 adults found broad backing for a legal working pathway for dairy employees who have lived in the state more than ten years. The poll also recorded majority concern that stepped-up enforcement would damage the state's agricultural economy.
hrw.orgworld12 days ago
Volaris Airbus A320-233 Carries Aid from El Salvador to Venezuela
An Airbus A320-233 operated by Mexico-based airline Volaris left El Salvador carrying humanitarian supplies, search-and-rescue workers, and military medical teams. The flight is headed to Venezuela following an earthquake there.
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foxnews.comworld12 days ago
Court Allows Alaska Airlines Workers' Religious Bias Claims Over LGBTQ Bill Opposition to Proceed
A court ruled that Alaska Airlines must defend against religious bias allegations filed by employees who opposed an LGBTQ bill. The decision requires the airline to address the claims in litigation.
rediff.compolitics12 days ago
UK Home Secretary Seeks Sacking of Immigration Minister Over Times Article
Shabana Mahmood wants Mike Tapp dismissed after he wrote in The Times that care workers should be exempt from new visa settlement rules. Downing Street says Tapp will stay in post.
rte.ieworld12 days ago
European Trade Union Report Urges New Heat Rules for 130 Million Workers
The European Trade Union Institute presented findings on Thursday showing widespread exposure to heat stress. The report proposes mandatory EU rules for employers to assess risks using humidity and wind speed alongside temperature.
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Mayan City Hidden for Over 1,000 Years Found in Mexican Jungle
Researchers used airborne laser mapping to locate a 37-acre settlement on the Yucatán peninsula. The site includes a 43-foot pyramid temple and was reached after workers cleared a three-mile path through dense vegetation.