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🇯🇵 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Family Care Children and Youth to Receive Up to 2 Million Won in Self-Care Costs

Children and young adults who have sacrificed education and employment to care for sick family members can receive financial assistance of up to 2 million won under new regulations by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea.

Mar 17 • 05:53 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

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
🇰🇷 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
🇰🇷 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will investigate what salary should be paid to employees: up to 40 thousand euros will be allocated for this

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to allocate up to 40,000 euros to objectively assess the proper salary for employees working in diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad.

Mar 11 • 10:06 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN proposed changes. Will it hit teachers? "Some may lose their jobs"

The Polish Ministry of Education has proposed eliminating several vocational courses, raising concerns about job security for teachers in those fields.

Mar 9 • 11:21 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
🇬🇷 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government extends validity of the 1st edition of the CNU and expands deadline for calling approved candidates

The Brazilian government has extended the validity of the first edition of the Unified National Competition (CNU) by an additional year, allowing more time for calling approved candidates for federal public service positions.

Mar 5 • 12:25 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

They can’t do anything, but they will learn for 120,000 each month. Former governor recalls the conditions at the ministry

The article discusses the high salaries in certain government positions despite a lack of skills or experience, as recounted by a former governor.

Mar 4 • 16:04 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
🇰🇷 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
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alexandra Villacís requests the Ministry of Labor and SRI to lift her work ban

Alexandra Villacís seeks to overturn a public employment ban imposed due to a debt, by requesting information and enabling her work status from the Ministry of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service.

Feb 28 • 14:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

There is a decision regarding money for students. It concerns an additional 80 million

The Polish Ministry of Education announces an additional 80 million PLN for student support following concerns over funding cuts impacting vocational training.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Employment Insurance Premium Rate Decreased for Two Consecutive Years from 1.45% to 1.35% - Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced a reduction in the employment insurance premium rate from 1.45% to 1.35% starting April 1, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of decline due to improving employment conditions.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Traffic at the Ministry of the Interior for members of Hlas who were unsuccessful in the elections

The article discusses how employees at the Ministry of the Interior in Slovakia are being laid off while new hires from the Hlas party are being given better positions.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

8 out of 10 Public Institutions Fulfill 'Youth Employment Obligation'... Employment Reaches 25,000

Eight out of ten public institutions in South Korea have fulfilled their youth employment obligations, resulting in the hiring of approximately 25,435 young people.

Feb 25 • 03:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister of Labor: 'The goal for 2026 is to reach 40% formal employment'

Ecuador's Ministry of Labor aims to increase formal employment to 40% by 2026, with a target of creating 320,000 new jobs.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the Labor-Management Council... "It will be a first step for cooperation"

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Employers Federation launched a labor-management council aimed at fostering communication on key labor policies.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Wille Rydman's Strong Claims About Immigration's Impact on Unemployment - IS Fact-Checked

Wille Rydman, Finland's newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Health, has claimed that immigration significantly increases unemployment in Finland, a statement that Ilta-Sanomat fact-checked with an expert from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Feb 24 • 04:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Egypt's Ministry of Labor Announces 850 Job Opportunities in 6th of October City: Here are the Details

The Egyptian Ministry of Labor has announced the availability of 850 job opportunities in 6th of October City, specifically at Hyper Fattah's branch in Silver Mall.

Feb 23 • 06:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gender Equality Ministry Announces Open Recruitment for 'Youth Coexistence and Empathy Committee'

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in South Korea is recruiting 150 young members for the first Youth Coexistence and Empathy Committee to address gender perception gaps among the youth.

Feb 22 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice accepts appeal and bus company resumes operations after MTE attaches photo produced by artificial intelligence

A Brazilian bus company in Pilar do Sul resumes operations following a judicial ruling prompted by the use of an AI-generated image by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) to justify its suspension.

Feb 20 • 14:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion Begins at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on the Employment of Foreign Workers: Considering an 'Orderly Symbiotic Society'

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has commenced discussions on the employment of foreign workers, in line with the government's vision of creating an 'orderly symbiotic society' with foreigners, focusing on preventing illegal work and reviewing rules for employers.

Feb 20 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Classification lists of the CNU are released this Friday (20)

The Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services released the classification lists for the Unified National Contest (CNU) in Brazil, detailing the initial selection and upcoming confirmation steps for candidates.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor issues agreement regulating special shifts and work hours

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.

Feb 19 • 23:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A revolutionary shift in tax payments is emerging: Goal: Keep Czechs employable

The Czech Ministry of Health plans to revolutionize the healthcare system by integrating health and sickness insurance, aiming to incentivize effective treatments that reduce long-term disability and keep people working.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Welfare does not believe that amendments to the Labor Law regarding one-day sick leave are necessary

The Ministry of Welfare has determined that current provisions in the Labor Law allow employees to take one day off due to acute illness without needing a sick leave certificate, thus no amendments are needed.

Feb 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The National Court asks the Ministry of Justice to prevent the collapse of three central courts due to lack of officials

The National Court in Spain is facing a critical shortage of officials, leading judges to take unprecedented measures to inform involved parties in various cases.

Feb 15 • 23:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Green transition investments exceeded 8 billion last year

In Finland, investments worth over 8 billion euros were completed last year in support of the green transition, marking a record level according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (EK).

Feb 12 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry sees risk of collapse in the beef sector and advocates controlling exports to China

Brazil's government warns of potential price and employment collapse in the beef sector due to China's import safeguards and advocates for export quotas.

Feb 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acre is the state with the fewest records of child labor departures, says MTE

Acre recorded only one case of child labor in 2025, making it the state with the lowest incidence in Brazil according to the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

Feb 11 • 15:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Labor Ministry's role to fix wage arrears with taxpayers' money? [Because]

The article discusses the ongoing issue of wage arrears in South Korea, highlighting the government's reliance on taxpayer money to address this growing problem despite reported improvements in arrears clearance rates.

Feb 11 • 10:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Five municipalities join forces to help laid-off Novo employees

Five municipalities in Denmark are collaborating to assist former Novo Nordisk employees in finding new jobs after receiving funding from the Ministry of Employment.

Feb 11 • 10:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of Labor-Union Consultation Body between the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions: A Permanent Communication Channel Established

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) have established a consultative body to facilitate ongoing dialogue on labor policies in South Korea.

Feb 11 • 02:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Deputy Minister Chlopčík to Lead Czech Labor Office

Roman Chlopčík has been appointed as the new general director of the Czech Labor Office, effective February 15.

Feb 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement 1K/2026 for 510 permanent positions in the Ministry of Health

The Greek ASEP has announced the recruitment of 510 permanent positions in the Ministry of Health, with applications opening on February 17, 2026.

Feb 10 • 11:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 50 children were removed from child labor in 2025 in Piauí; learn how to report

In 2025, 57 children and adolescents in Piauí were removed from child labor situations according to the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

Feb 9 • 21:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rebrain Greece in London May 9 - Applications for companies until February 16

The Greek Ministry of Labor invites business groups and companies seeking highly specialized executives to participate in the upcoming event aimed at attracting Greeks abroad as part of the Rebrain Greece initiative, to be held in London on May 9.

Feb 6 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor wants the extension to 10 days of bereavement leave to take effect despite the risk of Congress rejecting it

The Ministry of Labor announced plans to extend bereavement leave to 10 days, pushing for implementation despite potential rejection by Congress.

Feb 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ASEP: Announcement for 1,696 positions in the Ministry of Health agencies

The ASEP has sent an announcement for the filling of 1,696 permanent positions in the Ministry of Health, including temporary contracts at the General Hospital of Papageorgiou.

Feb 3 • 11:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

IT and marketing? Forecast of demand for vocational education jobs for 2026

A forecast by the Polish Ministry of Education indicates a rising demand for technical professions over IT and digital marketing jobs by 2026.

Feb 3 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recruitment of Participants for Marine Mobility Training

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is recruiting participants for a training program aimed at fostering key talents in the marine industry until the 6th of next month.

Feb 3 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Spain closes 2025 with half a million more jobs and a new historical maximum of women working

Spain's labor market ends 2025 with a net increase of over 506,500 jobs and a record number of women employed, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Social Security and Labor.

Jan 5 • 08:00 UTC

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