Federal Politics: Dobrindt: Asylum Seekers Should Be Able to Work Quickly
German Federal Minister Alexander Dobrindt is advocating for measures to allow asylum seekers to enter the workforce more rapidly, proposing a plan that would permit them to start working three months after arrival in Germany even if their asylum process is ongoing.
Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space available
The Canadian federal government is increasing in-office work requirements for public servants, while concerns about sufficient office space persist amidst a significant increase in workforce size since the pandemic.
Statistical Federal Office: Germany has the oldest workforce in the EU
Germany holds the record for having the oldest workforce in the European Union, with approximately 9.8 million of its 40.9 million working population aged between 55 and 64, according to the Statistical Federal Office.
Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds
A new analysis estimates that the Trump administration's policy led to $10 billion in taxpayer costs for paid leave, affecting 154,000 federal employees.