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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Change to law for anyone taking day off sick from April 6 2026

The UK government is implementing significant changes to employment law, including sick pay starting from day one and enhanced protections for millions of workers, effective April 6, 2026.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Full load of controversial proposals: Useless, says legal expert

Experts interviewed by Iltalehti criticize the government's proposal for groundless fixed-term employment contracts.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: South Africa's Gig Economy Workers Set to Get More Protection Under Planned Labour Law Reforms

South Africa is proposing amendments to employment laws aimed at providing greater protections for gig economy workers.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bฤ…k: The reform of the National Labor Inspectorate addresses real problems in the labor market

Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bฤ…k supports the recently passed reform of the National Labor Inspectorate, highlighting its role in addressing real labor market issues.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Flexibility

The article discusses the implementation of a new labor flexibility agreement in Ecuador that allows for a voluntary distribution of work hours up to 10 hours a day.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Bloodstained Breadโ€™... I Bled When I Was 20 Years Old 13 Years Ago [Voice of 6411]

In a personal account, a former SPC worker recounts the harsh working conditions and injuries faced during her employment at the SPC Samlip factory in Korea.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Sick leave certificates, the tightening of medical visits: beware of these hours if you don't want to risk your job

Employees must be available at home during designated hours when on sick leave, or risk disciplinary actions from their employer.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dancer and model Eva Morales breaks all prejudices: 'We are normal, not little angels'

Eva Morales, a 28-year-old artist with Down syndrome, emphasizes the importance of visibility for rights on World Down Syndrome Day, advocating for respect and understanding from society.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF decision denies CLT to masonry worker and allows pejotization; what could change in Justice?

A recent decision by Brazil's Supreme Court regarding pejotization has reignited discussions about workers' rights and employment contracts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Paternity leave changes are coming from April 6 - what you need to know

Significant changes to paternity leave in the UK will allow employees to take leave from day one of their employment starting April 6.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

CC OO denounces Glovo to the National Court for executing a 'covert ERE'

The CC OO union has filed a complaint against Glovo for allegedly executing a covert Employment Regulation File (ERE) following mass layoffs of delivery workers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

KHO established: Wolt's food couriers are employees

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland affirmed that Wolt's food couriers qualify as employees rather than independent contractors, rejecting Wolt's appeal against the ruling.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Supreme Administrative Court upheld its decision regarding Wolt and food couriers' relationship

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has reaffirmed that food couriers for Wolt are classified as employees rather than independent contractors.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Irregular employment skyrockets among undocumented groups: "You think you're only good for black market work"

The number of foreigners working irregularly in Spain has doubled in four years, nearing half a million, according to a study by Fedea.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen would reduce the chaining of temporary employment contracts

Finnish Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen is considering changes to legislation aimed at reducing the chaining of temporary contracts, amid concerns voiced by political women's organizations regarding potential discrimination against pregnant women.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Minister of Labor Marttinen at A-Studio: I am ready to change the draft law that facilitates fixed-term employment contracts

Finnish Labor Minister Matias Marttinen is open to making changes to legislation aimed at easing the establishment of fixed-term employment contracts following growing political pressure.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on whether Caritas could dismiss an employee for leaving the Church

The CJEU ruled on a case regarding Caritas's ability to dismiss an employee who left the Catholic Church, affirming the need to evaluate moral and ideological compliance before termination.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Caritas and Labor Law: When the Church Becomes a Business

The article discusses the expectation for church employees to uphold religious values and the implications of labor rights in the context of employment with religious organizations.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Who Receives Profits in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, employers must pay their employees profit-sharing distributions by April 15th if they generated profits in the previous year, ensuring equitable distribution among workers based on duration of employment.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Do entrepreneurs comply with requirements when employing citizens from third countries?

Latvian officials are investigating compliance with labor laws concerning the employment of foreign nationals, citing many reports of violations including low wages and excessively long working hours.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Church Employment Law: Termination After Leaving the Church Was Illegal

The European Court of Justice ruled that a Caritas employee's job termination following her resignation from the Catholic Church was unjustified, highlighting the evolving legal boundaries of church employment law in Germany.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

7 years on the job, 20 minutes late one day... the company showed him the door

An employee was fired after arriving 20 minutes late for the first time in his seven-year tenure, raising questions about the fairness of such a decision.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who goes off sick from work to see major change from April 6 2026

From April 6, 2026, new employment laws in the UK will significantly change how Statutory Sick Pay is administered, providing more financial support to workers who fall ill.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Supreme Court Denies Hearing on Period Leave

The Supreme Court of India has refused to hear a petition seeking to mandate menstruation leave, citing potential negative impacts on women's employment and careers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

End of work on the PIP reform. What will the president do?

The Polish government is finalizing a reform of the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), aimed at enhancing job security and stability in employment, which has drawn mixed reactions from the business sector.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Their careers could be ruined...' SC denies hearing on petition for 'period leave'

The Supreme Court of India has refused to hear a petition requesting the provision of leave for working women and students suffering during their menstrual periods, expressing concerns about potential negative consequences on women's careers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Easter Gift 2026: Until when it is paid, how it is calculated [examples]

This article outlines the requirements and deadlines for the payment of the Easter gift in Greece for 2026, detailing the legal obligations of employers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Company CEO Swings Baseball Bat at Employeesโ€ฆMinistry 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 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What will change in the employment of Ukrainian citizens?

The article discusses upcoming changes to the employment rights of Ukrainian citizens in Poland, as a new law will gradually revoke the special permissions they currently hold.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Severe penalties for illegal employee outsourcing

The article discusses the implications of new severe penalties for illegal outsourcing of employees in Poland.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Workday: Labor Minister Explains in Seven Points the Agreement for Distribution of 40 Weekly Hours

Ecuador's Labor Minister Harold Burbano outlines a new agreement regarding the distribution of the 40-hour workweek aimed at strengthening workers' rights and promoting employment.

Mar 10 โ€ข 22:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Santos launches the Emprega Mulher program to enhance qualification and female inclusion in the job market; see the available courses

The city of Santos has launched the Emprega Mulher program aimed at increasing women's participation in the workforce by providing access to free qualification courses in various sectors.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Liwiusz Laska, Karol Perkowski: Entrepreneurs must open the doors to the National Labor Inspectorate

The article discusses the need for reforms in Poland's labor laws to combat illegal employment through seemingly legitimate civil contracts, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current tools and introducing a new administrative institution for converting these contracts into employment agreements.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employees of biofuel company go on strike demanding overdue salaries in RR

Employees of Brasil BioFuels in Roraima have gone on strike to demand payment of overdue salaries for January and February 2026.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Thoughts for Unreturnable Colleagues: 24 Years of Struggle Against Employment Discrimination

This article highlights the life and dedication of Yoshinori Jingu, a former leader of the National Railway Labor Union, who fought for 24 years against employment discrimination for 1,047 rejected applicants of JR.

Mar 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

After-hours work emails should mean Australians get a four-day work week, union tells government

The Australian Services Union is advocating for a four-day work week and expanded annual leave as part of a review of national employment standards in Australia.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What happens if I do not receive the fourteenth salary by March 15?

In Ecuador, the fourteenth salary, intended to support educational expenses, is legally required to be paid to all employees by March 15, with different regulations based on the region.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Menstrual Leave: Why Is the System Difficult to Utilize? 80 Years of Women's Health and Work

This article discusses the challenges faced by women in utilizing menstrual leave in Japan, highlighting its historical context and current implications.

Mar 8 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Womenโ€™s Day: Teresinas highlight struggle for family support, work equality, and the right to feel safe

On International Women's Day, Teresians emphasize their ongoing fight for family support, equal employment opportunities, and personal safety.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yellow Envelope Law to Take Effect on the 10th...Labor, Management, and Government Must Cooperate as a 'Stepping Stone for Mutual Growth'

The Yellow Envelope Law, aimed at strengthening labor rights in South Korea, will come into effect on the 10th, expanding the scope of employers and limiting corporate claims for damages against striking workers.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

โ€˜It was a shock, I felt lostโ€™: more than 380 thousand women were dismissed after maternity leave in five years

More than 380,000 women in Brazil have reportedly been dismissed from their jobs after taking maternity leave over the past five years.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Voluntary part-time work should not be rewarded

The article discusses the implications of changing overtime pay practices for part-time employees in Norway, spotlighting a recent court case that underscores entitlement to overtime compensation.

Mar 7 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Strong demand from all government parties: The proposal on fixed-term contracts needs to be returned for further preparation

Political women's organizations in Finland are demanding that the government's proposal for easing fixed-term employment contracts be revised, citing concerns over worker rights.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Cleaning Company's Investigation Reveals the Extent of the Threshold Payment Phenomenon

An independent investigation commissioned by the cleaning company SOL reveals that some employees have been asked for money related to their employment status.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reward System for Reporting Illegal Employment of Foreigners Explained by Ibaraki Governor as Targeting 'Businesses'

The Ibaraki governor explained that the new reporting reward system for illegal employment of foreigners targets businesses that facilitate this issue, addressing concerns over potential human rights violations.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Women's Organizations of Government Parties Demand: Government Proposal on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts to be Returned for Reconsideration

Political women's organizations in Finland are demanding the government's proposal to ease regulations on fixed-term employment contracts be sent back for further preparation, citing concerns about its impact on gender equality in the workplace.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much does a street cleaner in the City earn in March 2026

The article discusses the earnings of street cleaners in Buenos Aires as of March 2026, highlighting their employment structure and salary components.

Mar 5 โ€ข 23:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court Orders Vale to Reemploy Employee Dismissed During Leave for Depression by INSS

A court in Brazil has ruled that Vale must reinstate an employee who was dismissed without just cause while on leave for mental health reasons related to depression and anxiety.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh observation of the consequences of the law change - Now comes 'smelly offers', says director

A recent legal change in Finland has made employee dismissals easier, raising concerns about job security and leading to an increase in abrupt job terminations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:16 UTC

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