Coupang CEO Harold Rogers Completes 10-Hour Early Morning Delivery Experience; Does He Understand the Struggles of Independent Workers?
Coupang CEO Harold Rogers recently completed a 10-hour early morning delivery experience, aiming to better understand the challenges faced by delivery workers, particularly those classified as independent contractors.
Mortgage Loans and Monotributistas: A Bank Lowered Its Interest Rate by Almost 10 Points for Independent Workers
A private bank in Argentina has reduced its mortgage interest rates by nearly 10 percentage points specifically for independent workers, benefiting monotributistas who face tougher credit conditions compared to salaried employees.
Labor Secretary Chavez-Deremer: Our plan to rescind the Biden independent contractor rule
Labor Secretary Chavez-Deremer outlines the Department of Labor's efforts to clarify the classification of workers as independent contractors or employees, aiming to support American workers under the Trump administration.
'Tinder for the Labor Market' β How Ukraine is Trying to Fix a Critical Shortage
Ukraine is implementing innovative training programs to address critical labor shortages in various sectors exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with Russia.
'It's a disgrace' β Russian workers turn occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into 'resort'
Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.
Investigation shows that Israeli soldiers killed Palestinian aid workers with over 900 shots
An independent investigation reveals that Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian aid workers using over 900 rounds of ammunition during an evacuation attempt.
Russian drone strike on civilian car kills 3 energy workers in Donetsk Oblast
A Russian drone strike on a civilian vehicle in Donetsk Oblast resulted in the deaths of three energy workers and injured one on February 17.
"Independent Suppliers" from Nevada Brothel Want Their Own Unions
Sex workers at one of Nevada's oldest brothels are attempting to establish a union, marking a historic move towards labor rights within the industry.
This is the new category for application workers, after the labor reform
The Argentine Senate has approved a new labor reform that introduces the category of independent application workers, changing the traditional employment relationship for delivery drivers and workers.
Kyiv eases draft rules for some energy workers as Russian attacks deepen crisis
Ukraine exempts key energy workers from military service amidst ongoing Russian attacks on energy facilities during winter.
Strike canceled at Pula Services and Management Company: "Director found a loophole in the law"
A strike planned by employees of Pula Services and Management has been canceled due to a legal decision regarding union representation, as reported by a representative of the Independent Workers' Union of Croatia.
AIReF proposes more control of Social Security in light of the increase in workers' medical leave
The Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) has called for increased oversight of Social Security regarding the rise in medical leave among workers, linking longer absences to healthcare wait times.
Russia strikes ambulance in Chernihiv Oblast, injuring 2 medics
Russian forces attacked an ambulance in Semenivka, Chernihiv Oblast, injuring two medical workers as the vehicle returned from a call.