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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Countrywide Taxi Strike - Demonstration by Drivers in Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Greece are staging a nationwide strike in protest against a proposed transport ministry bill they believe threatens the viability of their profession.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Persistent storytelling in the Ministry of Labor about public service pensions

The Ministry of Labor's attempt to navigate the complex discussion around public service pensions faces scrutiny as the Fagforbundet awaits a new report from the Parliament.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fast-track supplementary pensions: End to years of waiting

The Greek Ministry of Labor is introducing legislative measures to expedite the processing of supplementary pensions, addressing significant delays faced by retirees.

Mar 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPT signs agreement for Meta to block child influencer accounts without court authorization

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the São Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.

Mar 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor investigates honorary consul of Lebanon for suspected slavery work in SP

The Public Labor Ministry of São Paulo is investigating the honorary consul of Lebanon, Siham Harati, over allegations of keeping a Filipino domestic worker in conditions similar to slavery.

Mar 20 • 23:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What about pay increases for medical staff? The ministry's decision is in

The Polish Ministry of Health announced that no agreement was reached during discussions on changes to the pay increase law for medical staff, meaning no modifications will occur.

Mar 20 • 19:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor activates Central Accident Response Headquarters for Daejeon fire, focusing on rescue operations

The South Korean Ministry of Labor has activated the Central Accident Response Headquarters in response to a significant fire at an auto parts manufacturing facility in Daejeon, prioritizing rapid rescues and thorough accident responses.

Mar 20 • 13:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Organizing Issues of Foreign Employment: Strengthening Measures Against Malicious Businesses and Promoting Japanese Language Education

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is addressing foreign employment issues, focusing on stricter measures against unscrupulous employers and the promotion of Japanese language education.

Mar 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Fake 3.3% Contracts Found at Semiconductor Company Subcontractors

The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor uncovered widespread use of fake 3.3% contracts at semiconductor subcontractors, where employers disguise their workers as self-employed to evade legal obligations.

Mar 19 • 06:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Habeas data hearing of Alexandra Villacís over inability to hold public office postponed to March 23

The habeas data hearing for Alexandra Villacís has been postponed to March 23, 2026, due to requests from the Ministry of Labor and the Attorney General's Office.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Goulash and children's celebrations came as a practice for subsidies on social innovations under the Ministry of Labor

A recent report highlights irregularities in the allocation of subsidies for social innovations in Slovakia, particularly benefiting projects linked to the political party Hlas.

Mar 18 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor opens internships with a scholarship of R$ 1,027 in Ceará

The Ministry of Labor in Ceará has opened applications for internships for university students, offering a monthly scholarship and transportation allowance.

Mar 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Labor could abolish 60 positions, a plan prepared by Jureček's official

The Czech Ministry of Labor is considering the elimination of 60 jobs as outlined in a plan prepared by a civil servant working under Minister Jureček.

Mar 17 • 12:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Ministry of Health and Welfare and Gender Equality Department as Real Employers"... Will Care Workers Achieve Bargaining with the Government?

Care workers are demanding collective bargaining with the government, arguing that ministries like the Ministry of Health and Welfare act as their actual employers, but no ministry has responded positively yet.

Mar 17 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Jureček's IT Expert Now Plans Cleanups for ANO Minister. "I Was Lucky with Juchelka," He Says

Karel Trpkoš, known as an IT expert closely associated with former Minister Marian Jurečka, remains influential in the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after Jurečka's departure, now planning significant personnel changes.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Millions for NGOs close to Hlas / Coalition fights against 'political NGOs', labor ministry distributes EU funds for organizations affiliated with Hlas

The Slovak Ministry of Labor under Erik Tomáš has distributed nearly 10 million euros in EU funds, with a significant portion going to NGOs associated with the political party Hlas.

Mar 16 • 16:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor launches investigation into KPMG over suspicions of overwork-related death of accountant in his 30s

The South Korean Ministry of Labor has begun an investigation into KPMG following suspicions that the overwork of an accountant in his 30s led to his death.

Mar 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Employment begins planned supervision of Coupang over allegations of industrial accident concealment

The Ministry of Employment and Labor in South Korea has initiated a planned inspection of Coupang and its affiliates amid allegations that they concealed industrial accidents by coercing employees and their families into agreeing to settlements before they could file claims.

Mar 16 • 05:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Salary Allowance PIS/Pasep 2026 Will Have New Payment This Monday; See Who Will Receive It

The PIS/Pasep salary allowance for 2026 will have a new payment available on Monday, February 16, specifically for workers born in February.

Mar 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 11 cases of child labor, MPT notifies the City Hall of Rio Claro for awareness measures

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) has notified the City Hall of Rio Claro, SP, following the discovery of 11 cases of child labor in the area, urging participation in an awareness program.

Mar 15 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 5,000 workers in Amapá receive Salary Bonus starting Monday (16)

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment will begin payments of the Salary Bonus on Monday for workers born in February, benefiting 5,396 employees in Amapá.

Mar 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor studies delaying the rule on mental health in companies

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor is considering postponing the implementation of penalties for companies that fail to comply with new mental health regulations for employees.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Social organizations march in Quito against the Law of efficiency in the GAD and labor shift agreement

Social organizations in Quito protested against a reform to the Organic Code of Territorial Organization and a new labor agreement issued by the Ministry of Labor.

Mar 13 • 21:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor takes the Valencian Generalitat to the prosecutor's office for alleged administrative prevarication

The Ministry of Labor in Spain has filed a complaint against the Valencian Generalitat over the annulment of sanctions related to workplace safety breaches in the aftermath of severe weather events.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Company CEO Swings Baseball Bat at Employees…Ministry of Employment Initiates Special Inspection

A CEO of a renewable energy company in Seoul is facing a special inspection from the Ministry of Employment and Labor after reports revealed that he threatened employees with a baseball bat and made abusive remarks.

Mar 13 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Other Three Labor Reforms Are Being Analyzed in the Ministry of Labor

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador is analyzing three reforms, including changes to union regulations and procedures that impact employment.

Mar 12 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclists to receive risk bonus from April, but app delivery workers are excluded

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor has included motorcyclists as dangerous job professionals to receive a 30% risk bonus starting April 3rd, but app delivery workers are not included.

Mar 12 • 13:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Personnel Changes on March 13

The article details recent personnel changes in various government departments in South Korea as announced by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, and the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

Mar 12 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Interior Ministry took nearly two months to suspend the commissioner accused of harassment and kept him as the boss of the sub-inspector when she had already reported it

The Spanish Interior Ministry delayed nearly two months before suspending a commissioner accused of sexual and labor harassment, continuing to assign him as the superior of the subordinate who reported the abuse.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

About 5,000 truck drivers protest in front of the Ministry of Transport to demand early retirement

About 5,000 truck drivers gathered in Madrid to protest for the right to early retirement due to the high risk associated with their jobs.

Mar 10 • 12:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor to Supervise 'Split Contracts' in Public Sector

The South Korea Ministry of Labor is set to begin supervising and banning the practice of 'split contracts' for temporary workers in the public sector, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure fair labor practices.

Mar 10 • 06:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

International Women's Day: Large march with workers from 'Violanta', paint thrown at the Ministry of Labor

A significant march for International Women's Day was held in Greece, prominently featuring the tragic case of five workers from the biscuit factory 'Violanta' who died on the job.

Mar 8 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Support for Women in Action

The article discusses the efforts of the Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Security to enhance women's employment and empowerment.

Mar 8 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints to the MPT point to cases of harassment and salary inequality against women; find out how to report

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) is investigating gender discrimination cases in the workplace, including harassment and wage inequality against women in specific cities in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ministry of Labor: The 'map' of payments from e-EFKA and DYPA for the period from March 9 to 13

From March 9 to 13, a total of €70.4 million will be distributed to 73,000 beneficiaries by e-EFKA and the Public Employment Service in Greece.

Mar 6 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Delivery apps resume contracts with logistics operators and raise alert at MPT

The resumption of contracts with logistics operators in the delivery market has raised concerns at the Labor Public Ministry in Brazil regarding the labor rights of couriers, especially after the entry of Chinese companies 99Food and Keeta.

Mar 6 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Owner of Sadia reaches agreement with the Public Ministry and removes pregnant women from slaughterhouses

The owner of brands like Sadia and Perdigão has signed an agreement to immediately transfer pregnant employees from areas exposed to excessive noise in their Lucas do Rio Verde plant.

Mar 5 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa criticizes the use of public officials for party purposes and supports actions by the Ministry of Labor

President Daniel Noboa criticized the alleged use of public institutions for political mobilizations and backed the Ministry of Labor's actions following an inspection revealing pressures on officials to attend political marches.

Mar 5 • 16:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Ministry of Labor: Pensions Rise More Than Expected

Pensions for 21 million retirees in Germany will increase by 4.24% starting July 1, according to the Federal Ministry of Labor.

Mar 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

10.5% Want to Increase Working Hours: Summary of Work Style Reform by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

A survey by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare indicates that 10.5% of workers wish to increase their working hours, showing a significant public sentiment towards work style reform.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘65-year-old retirement age extension’ Human Rights Commission recommendation accepted by Ministry of Employment and Labor and Office for Government Policy Coordination

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Office for Government Policy Coordination have agreed to a recommendation by the National Human Rights Commission to raise the legal retirement age in South Korea from 60 to 65.

Mar 5 • 03:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Struggle between Government and Autonomous Communities over conversation assistants: thousands of foreign youth may not go to schools due to "lack of legal security"

The program for foreign conversation assistants in Spain is at risk due to inspections by the Ministry of Labor, which claims these assistants are being misclassified as false interns.

Mar 5 • 01:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Incidents at the Ministry of Labor: Police Clears Protests over Layoffs at Fate

Police intervened to disperse a protest against layoffs at the Fate tire factory outside Argentina's Ministry of Labor.

Mar 4 • 15:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Incidents at the FATE march: Police evicted protesters in front of the Ministry of Labour

Police evicted FATE workers and various leftist unions protesting outside the Ministry of Labour in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

Mar 4 • 14:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

More Detailed Disclosure of Wage Arrears Status...Expansion of Statistical Indicators from 3 to 11

The South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced an expansion of indicators for wage arrears statistics, increasing transparency and policy response capabilities.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor complaints in Sergipe increase by 22% in 2025, says MPT-SE

In 2025, labor complaints in Sergipe, Brazil showed a significant increase of 22% compared to the previous year, as reported by the Regional Labor Public Ministry.

Mar 2 • 23:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has postponed the launch of online applications for benefits for the disabled

The Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has delayed the introduction of an online system for disabled benefits applications due to technical issues.

Mar 2 • 18:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Foreign students wishing to integrate in Lithuania can apply for state scholarships

The Lithuanian Ministry of Education is offering scholarships to foreign students to encourage their integration into the Lithuanian labor market and improve their Lithuanian language skills.

Mar 2 • 08:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei's warm winter continues, secret struggle over a ministry, and a strike by the AFA to intimidate judges

Milei navigates a period of political advantage, pushing for labor reform and gaining control of the Senate while facing internal struggles and external challenges.

Feb 28 • 22:55 UTC

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