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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Stuck at the airport before the workday? Here's what to do and what is due

Advice is provided on what employees should do if they are unable to return to work on time due to flight cancellations or airspace closures.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

READER ASKS: What does a flexible working hour agreement mean and can one refuse it?

An employee questions a change in their employment contract to a flexible work schedule that may reduce their pay and seeks advice on whether they can refuse to sign it.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Blocked Abroad: What Risks Does an Employee Face Who Cannot Return to Work?

Many French employees are unable to return home due to the outbreak of war in Iran, raising concerns about the responsibilities and risks associated with their absence from work.

Mar 2 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

After resuming operations, employees and residents protest against public transport company in Pilar do Sul

Employees and parents of students are camping outside the city hall in Pilar do Sul, demanding reassessment of the public transportation conditions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian meat company sued for dozens of miscarriages among employees

The Brazilian meat producer MBRF is facing a civil lawsuit due to alleged failures in protecting pregnant workers, following a case of a Venezuelan employee who suffered a miscarriage.

Feb 27 โ€ข 18:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When is the labor reform of Javier Milei voted on today, Friday, February 27

Argentina's Senate is poised to vote today on the labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei, which introduces significant changes to salary structures and employee rights.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Abolish the waiting day โ€“ an insult to us in care and welfare

A healthcare worker argues that the current waiting day policy financially penalizes staff for minor injuries, urging its abolition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Employee Fired for Objecting to 'Recording Restriction Regulation'... Controversy Over Retaliatory Disciplinary Action at Saemaul Geumgo

An employee at Saemaul Geumgo was fired after challenging the legality of internal recording restrictions, raising concerns about potential retaliation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: what laws signed by Gavin Newsom took effect in February 2026

California's new laws taking effect in February 2026 focus on employee rights and workplace regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Alarm from Inside the Trendy Second-Hand Store Arkivet

Employees at the trendy second-hand store Arkivet in Sweden are raising alarms about a toxic work environment where favoritism and discriminatory practices against employees are commonplace.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"Landini preaches well, but acts poorly..." A storm breaks out over the CGIL leader

The leader of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, faces criticism for alleged hypocrisy over contractual wage agreements and failing to pay a former employeeโ€™s severance, despite attacking the government on labor issues.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Landini does not pay severance pay: Cgil's assets seized

The head of the CGIL labor union, Maurizio Landini, faces legal action after failing to pay severance to an employee, resulting in the seizure of funds from the union's account.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Application for both employers and employees: in this case, work must be paid at a higher rate

The article discusses the legal definition of overtime and conditions under which it can be claimed in Lithuania.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Dodo Pizza Founder Apologizes After Employee Fired for Sheltering Stray Dog Sparks Backlash

The founder of Dodo Pizza has issued an apology following backlash and calls for a boycott over the firing of an employee who sheltered a stray dog during freezing temperatures.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Bad and Awful at the AICM

The atmosphere at Mexico City's International Airport (AICM) is tense, with employees frustrated over wage issues and management's lack of transparency.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Guarantor blocks Amazon. "It has filed its employees"

Italy's data protection authority has blocked Amazon from processing the personal data of over 1,800 workers due to illicit information collection about their health and personal lives.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

How to Save Your Vacation: Paid Leave for Moving or Job Searching

The article discusses the options for paid leave related to moving and job searching in Czechia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Learn when you can take time off work without pay deduction

The article discusses circumstances under which workers in Brazil can take time off work without having their salaries deducted, including legal provisions and personal situations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Jonas Needed to Go to the Doctor, but the Employer Did Not Allow Him: A Lawyer Clarified Who Is Right

A man named Jonas faced difficulties when his employer refused to let him leave work for a scheduled doctor visit, leading him to question his rights as an employee.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: How those who work will be compensated

The Greek labor union GSEE informs private sector employees about the compensation methods for working on Clean Monday, which is not an official public holiday.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centerview Ends Process on Analystโ€™s Need for 8 Hours of Sleep

Centerview Partners has settled a lawsuit with a former analyst who claimed she was fired after requesting to get 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for entrepreneurs in Florida: a new law proposes changes in the minimum wage for workers

A proposed law in Florida aims to introduce temporary opt-out provisions for the minimum wage, targeting specific groups and sparking debate over employee protections versus flexibility for businesses.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

FAAN workers protest compulsory NHIS enrolment directive

FAAN employees express dissatisfaction over the management's decision to mandate enrollment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leave Due to Force Majeure. When Can It Be Used?

The article discusses the rules and conditions under which employees in Poland can take leave due to force majeure, including the legal definitions, entitlements, and application requirements.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Lazaridis against Z. Konstantopoulou over employee's complaint at Plefsi Eleftherias

M. Lazaridis criticizes Z. Konstantopoulou regarding allegations of poor working conditions for employees under her leadership.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Aftenposten's commentator: The questioning revealed Hรธiby's views on women

Marius Borg Hรธibyโ€™s court testimonies have sparked controversy over his views on women following allegations of assault against a hotel employee.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can an employee refuse to execute a command generated by artificial intelligence?

The article discusses the implications of increasing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, particularly regarding employees' rights to refuse tasks generated by AI.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for hosting a female-only employee networking event, alleging sex discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The National Audience forces a company to maintain the Christmas dinner

The National Audience of Spain has ruled that a consulting and quality control company must reinstate its annual Christmas dinner for employees after it was canceled in 2025.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Transfer after returning from childcare leave is 'invalid', male employee wins lawsuit against workplace in Tokyo district court

A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

He won 'employee of the year' but there was 'conspiracy to get rid of him'

John Wiggans, an awarded employee from Jaguar Land Rover, has won an unfair dismissal case against his employer after being falsely accused of forgery.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Age of an Employee Matters Only for 'Enrolling' Them in the PPK

An employee who turns 55 is not required to take action to continue saving in the PPK, as the law stipulates that employer contributions remain unchanged regardless of the employee's age.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Management staff is also entitled to overtime pay

The article discusses the rights of management staff regarding overtime pay in Poland.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

MediaMarkt sentenced to pay 7,251 euros to an employee forced to show her bag when leaving the store

A Spanish court has ordered MediaMarkt to pay an employee 7,251 euros for violating her privacy rights by requiring her to show her bag upon leaving the store.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'There is no flour at home...,' a sugar mill employee in Bulandshahr committed suicide

A sugar mill employee in Bulandshahr, India, took his own life due to financial pressures and lack of essentials for his family, as detailed in a poignant suicide note.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

The Career Question: Can My Boss Give Me More and More Tasks?

The article discusses the phenomenon of Quiet Hiring, where companies reallocate tasks among existing employees instead of hiring new staff, particularly impacting high performers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Companies are condemned for cameras in employee dressing rooms

Brazilian courts are condemning companies for installing surveillance cameras in employee dressing rooms, citing violations of privacy rights.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Cold Shower from the Employer After Maternity Leave: 'I Don't Want to Feel Guilty for What Is Mine'

A woman returning to work after two years of maternity leave faces employer dissatisfaction over her request to work remotely, despite legal entitlements.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mendoza Justice Ordered Manaos to Pay Over $800 Million to a Former Employee

Mendoza's Supreme Court mandated that Manaos pay over $800 million to a former employee for fraudulent registration practices.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"He promised that everyone would become rich, as long as we followed his advice"

A telephone sales company in Stockholm developed into a cult-like workplace under its manager, who employed questionable methods for employee development.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Specialists advocate for the 40-hour work week, as approved by the Senate

Labor experts in Mexico support the Senate's reform for a 40-hour work week with one day off, stating it balances the needs of workers and employers.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Railway Workersโ€™ Representative Ralf Damde: A Bodycam for Every Train Conductor โ€“ Thanks to This Man

Ralf Damde, a prominent railway workersโ€™ representative in Germany, advocates for bodycams for train conductors to enhance their safety amid rising incidents of violence against staff.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public transport in Pilar do Sul suspended after responsible company is interdicted by the Ministry of Labor

Public transport services in Pilar do Sul, SP, have been suspended due to the interdiction of the responsible company by the Ministry of Labor following serious allegations against the company's operations.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The boss has the right to ask for the reason for dismissal due to force majeure

This article discusses an employer's right to inquire about the reasons behind an employee's dismissal due to force majeure circumstances.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mobbing in practice: just the accusation is not enough

The article discusses the complexities of addressing bullying in the workplace, emphasizing that merely accusing someone of such behavior is insufficient for resolution.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Refusal to Restore Employee to Work โ€“ Employer's Liability

An employer who prevents an employee from returning to work risks both criminal and civil liabilities, including financial penalties.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Friendship, Trust, and Betrayal! A Former Airline Employee Raped by a Friend's Acquaintance

A 25-year-old former airline employee in Gwalior reported being raped by an acquaintance of her friend after a dispute with her husband.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The technology companies that advocate for '996 scale', with 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week

The Rilla tech company in New York promotes a demanding work schedule that requires 70 hours of work per week while offering attractive perks.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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