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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Mistress slept under the influence of drugs, the servant assaulted her! When caught...

A servant in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for repeatedly raping his employer's wife while she was incapacitated due to medication for depression.

Mar 1 • 10:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is Milei's labor reform approved by the Senate: one by one, the main changes

Argentina's Senate approved Javier Milei's labor reform, which includes significant changes to labor conditions and employer incentives.

Feb 28 • 01:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad says the next reform is on payroll tax charges

Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that the next reform to be discussed will focus on employer payroll tax charges, aiming for a resolution after the upcoming elections.

Feb 28 • 01:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A new giant agency started at the beginning of the year – immediately announced negotiations

Two new agencies in Finland, the Economic Centers and the Keha Center, have launched significant employer negotiations shortly after their establishment due to substantial financial adjustment needs that may result in layoffs.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Wójcik: Unacceptable Creativity in Punishment

The article discusses the legal boundaries regarding employer sanctions in labor law, specifically addressing the inappropriate interpretation and implementation of penalties by employers in Poland.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The incident at home is the company's fault

A court in Padova ruled that a domestic accident involving a remote worker counts as a work injury, creating concerns about the implications for employer liability.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Stole handbag at a pub - got away with a Fabergé egg worth millions

A man stole a handbag containing a Fabergé egg and a watch valued at around £2 million, belonging to Rosie Dawson's employer, The Craft Irish Whiskey Company.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher banned after admitting sexual relationship with pupil

A teacher has been banned from the profession after admitting to a sexual relationship with a student and lying about it to a subsequent employer in the UK.

Feb 25 • 07:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested suspected of embezzling R$ 140,000 from restaurant in Mogi das Cruzes

Two restaurant employees in Mogi das Cruzes were arrested for allegedly embezzling approximately R$ 140,000 from their employer over four months.

Feb 24 • 15:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The shocking data on the advance of drug trafficking revealed by an expert: it is already the third 'employer' in Mexico

A recent report reveals that drug trafficking has become the third largest employer in Mexico, surpassing several multinational companies.

Feb 24 • 12:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A seriously ill young man was left alone in a foreign country: the employer's actions moved him to tears

A young man named Maksim, struggling with serious health issues while working in Poland, receives unexpected support from his employer who treats him like family.

Feb 24 • 09:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Fired During Pregnancy - Stockholm Company Sued for Money

A woman was dismissed from her job while on maternity leave, prompting legal action against her employer for unlawful termination linked to her pregnancy.

Feb 24 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It would suit the top to look inward and acknowledge its responsibility

Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard has abandoned her controversial podcast 'Nedsmeltning', leaving her as one of the most criticized figures in Denmark amidst a lack of accountability from her employer, Podimo.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The employer must create a health and safety service in the workplace

An article discussing the requirement for employers in Poland to establish a health and safety service in their workplaces.

Feb 24 • 04:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Employer branding in public administration: between necessity and institutional resistance

The article discusses the challenges of employer branding within public administration in Poland, highlighting the tension between the need for effective branding and resistance from established institutional practices.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Delivery of classified information to a foreign power: the court releases a former engineer of the DGSE

A former engineer of the French intelligence agency DGSE was acquitted of delivering classified data to a foreign employer but received a suspended sentence for improperly handling classified documents.

Feb 23 • 14:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Inclusive Employer: How 'Rimi' Creates Jobs for Different People

The article discusses how 'Rimi Baltic' has made the inclusion of diverse talents in the workplace a fundamental part of its business strategy, creating adaptive work environments for individuals with various needs.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Did you know? This employer trick may be illegal

An article discussing the illegality of employers searching potential employees' social media profiles without permission, highlighting insights from legal expert Jere Vuorio.

Feb 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead in São José da Barra; boss reportedly main suspect

A man was shot dead in São José da Barra, Brazil, with his employer being the main suspect in the incident.

Feb 23 • 00:10 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 15:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column “My Judgment”: Salary Increase Only Against Signing a New Contract - Is That Allowed?

The article discusses a recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court of Germany regarding whether an employer can condition a salary increase on the signing of a new contract.

Feb 21 • 13:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Lidl Lithuania" retains leadership: employee salaries will increase by an average of 9%

Lidl Lithuania announced a 9% average increase in employee salaries for this year, reinforcing its leadership position in the local grocery retail sector.

Feb 20 • 15:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Housekeeper confesses to stealing R$ 500,000 in jewelry from her employer in MG

A housekeeper in Brazil confessed to stealing approximately R$ 500,000 worth of jewelry from her employer in Barbacena, with the items later recovered by the police.

Feb 20 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pregnant Woman Miscarriages While Fleeing Immigration Control... Human Rights Commission Says It's Human Rights Violation Without Employer's Consent

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.

Feb 20 • 03:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Is There an Impact on Pension Benefits with Reduced Employer Contributions?

The labor reform in Argentina proposes a reduction in employer contributions to social security, raising concerns about potential impacts on pension benefits.

Feb 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

New 'Lidl' Employer Branding Campaign Invites You to Join the Team: 'It's Time for Career Changes!'

Lidl Lithuania has launched a new employer branding campaign encouraging individuals to consider career changes, emphasizing the benefits offered by the company.

Feb 19 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Nursing staff demanded a ransom of 9 million from the doctor

In a shocking incident in Bhilwara, nursing staff at a private hospital blackmailed their doctor employer for ₹9 million, threatening to leak an intimate video they claimed existed.

Feb 19 • 07:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

When does an incident cease to be an accident at work and become a crime?

The article discusses the distinction between workplace accidents and criminal offenses in Poland.

Feb 19 • 04:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. paramedics vote 97% in favour of strike action

Paramedics in British Columbia have overwhelmingly voted to authorize strike action after contract negotiations broke down with their employer.

Feb 18 • 21:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violand: 'Why employees gathered in support of the owner'

A group of employees from the biscuit manufacturer Violand held a gathering in support of their employer amidst ongoing legal proceedings against him, raising concerns about the organization of the protest by company management.

Feb 18 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Employee accused by employer after being caught stealing R$ 1,000 from distributor's cash register in MT; video

A beverage distributor owner in Várzea Grande, Brazil, reported an employee for theft after catching him stealing R$ 1,000 from the cash register, as shown in security footage.

Feb 18 • 12:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills

The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.

Feb 18 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 09:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Peter, 34, got to drive a workplace electric car - ended up stranded with a dead battery and a significant cut to his salary

Peter Jonsson, a 34-year-old healthcare worker in Sweden, experienced a series of unfortunate events driving an electric car provided by his employer, leading to personal inconvenience and financial repercussions.

Feb 18 • 08:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor to Reduce Confusion on the Yellow Envelope Law... Establishing a Committee to Support Collective Bargaining Decisions

The South Korean Ministry of Labor is establishing a committee ahead of the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Law to assist in determining the employer status of primary contractors in relation to subcontractor unions.

Feb 18 • 03:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who benefits from the dollar at $1,400 if not to go see the World Cup and win elections?

The Argentine government struggles to understand why business owners are not celebrating reduced employer contributions and why citizens are hesitant to use their dollars amidst currency competition.

Feb 17 • 23:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column "My Judgment": Can my employer dictate how I should use gendered language?

The article discusses a legal dispute in Germany about whether employers can mandate the use of gender-sensitive language among employees.

Feb 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 04:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: Luis Caputo highlighted an 85% reduction in employer contributions for new jobs

Luis Caputo, the Minister of Economy in Argentina, announced an 85% reduction in employer contributions for new jobs as part of a labor reform project awaiting discussion in the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The boss claimed that Ayman had resigned - forced to pay 220,000 kronor

Ayman Alissa was wrongfully accused by his employer of resigning, leading the employer to be fined 220,000 kronor in damages.

Feb 16 • 15:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nursing Assistants on Strike

A strike by nursing assistants in Finland's private social services sector is set to begin on Tuesday after employer and union representatives rejected a proposed settlement.

Feb 15 • 15:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland's head coach loses his cool – Criticizes his employer

Teemu Pasanen, Finland's head coach, expressed frustration after Finland dropped from bronze to fourth place in a relay event at the Olympics, leading to speculation over team selection controversies.

Feb 15 • 12:52 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 04:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Car 'drives itself', stolen cattle for rodeo and slaughter, and a man sells his boss's farm feed to buy pinga

The article covers bizarre local incidents in Brazil, including a car that seemingly drives itself due to a technical malfunction, stolen cattle, and a man selling feed from his employer's farm to buy alcohol.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Brazilian nanny sentenced to 10 years in prison in the U.S.: a double murder after a failed cooperation

A Brazilian nanny, Juliana Peres Magalhães, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the U.S. for her involvement in a double murder case involving her employer and lover.

Feb 14 • 03:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: What Would Happen to Pensions with the Reduction of Employer Contributions

This article discusses the implications of a labor reform in Argentina that reduces employer contributions to social security while introducing a fund for potential severance payments.

Feb 13 • 19:56 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Woman Sent Money to 'Mick Jagger' - Now Judgment Falls

A Swedish woman was sentenced to three years in prison for embezzling money from her employer and sending it to someone she believed was Mick Jagger in hopes of a romantic relationship.

Feb 13 • 09:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Sick Citizen Loses Sick Leave Benefits After Helping Former Employer

Michael Larsen, who suffered from severe health issues, lost his sick leave benefits after helping to work at a nightclub, leading to allegations of social fraud.

Feb 13 • 07:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Settlement: NHO Leader Says a Clear No to LO Demands

Harald Solberg opposes central LO demands for employer-funded sick pay beyond the initial 16 days, citing economic uncertainty.

Feb 13 • 05:15 UTC

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