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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Alarms from Inside the Teenage Company: "I Was Disgusted"

Former employees of a teenage sales job report poor working conditions and inappropriate behavior from management.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Youth launches a mailbox for interns to report labor exploitation anonymously

The Spanish government has initiated a new anonymous reporting system for interns to report labor exploitation, alongside a pending law aimed at improving internship conditions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Overwork Death During Overseas Duty: Family Questions Company Responsibility Regarding the Hidden Reality of Working Conditions

The article discusses the issue of overwork deaths among Japanese expatriates, highlighting the case of a family advocating for corporate responsibility following the death of a husband and father while stationed abroad.

Mar 1 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform from a constitutional perspective

The Argentine Senate has approved a law that significantly changes labor conditions regarding working hours, wages, and vacations after intense negotiations with provincial governors.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Class Struggles of Apples [Not in Seoul]

The article discusses a worker's struggles in a fruit packing job while facing financial difficulties and the pressures of labor conditions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A Normal Day at Work...

Seasonal employees in a well-known tourist destination in Greece face potential exploitation and illegal working conditions despite an anonymous complaint to the Labor Inspection.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers from MA will be heard by a commission after reports of analogous slavery in SC

The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Shame on riders, new slaves (of the algorithm)

The article discusses the plight of delivery riders in Italy, highlighting their exploitation and the harsh conditions they endure as they work under algorithmic management.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Argentine Congress Approves Labor Reform of Javier Milei

The Argentine Congress has approved a labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei, which significantly alters labor conditions and dismantles decades of workers' rights.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Hospital Doctors: Double Mobilization on March 11 and 18 with Work Stoppage and 24-hour Strike

Hospital doctors in Greece are planning a double mobilization on March 11 and 18, featuring a work stoppage and a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜More exploitation, fewer rightsโ€™: Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

Argentina's government prepares to pass a comprehensive reform of labor laws aimed at reducing union power and labor costs amid criticisms from opponents who argue it will worsen employment conditions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government will send the intern statute to Congress next week despite the lack of support

The Spanish government is set to send a statute aimed at improving conditions for interns to Congress, facing significant opposition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

HungryPanda accuses riders of blackmail as worker dispute continues

HungryPanda claims that some of its delivery riders are intimidating colleagues amidst a labor dispute over wages and conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Tariff Loyalty Act Passed

The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Law for medical postgraduate studies

The article discusses the troubling conditions faced by medical postgraduate students in Ecuador, particularly those who are self-funded and have to manage excessive work hours without proper compensation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Improving Working Conditions for Subcontracted Workers at Ulsan Shipyard Ahead of the Yellow Envelope Law Implementation

A discussion was held regarding the expansion of labor rights for subcontracted workers in Ulsan's shipyards in anticipation of the Yellow Envelope Law's implementation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Ancient exploitation mechanisms. Often accidents are hidden

The organizing of work for delivery riders is based on ancient mechanisms of exploitation, according to Andrea Borghesi of Nidil-Cgil, highlighting why riders' conditions continue to deteriorate.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhรฃo workers report poor conditions in apple harvest in Santa Catarina

Workers from Timon, Maranhรฃo, have denounced inadequate working conditions during an apple harvest in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Assembly approves dual training law amid alerts of constitutional flaws

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a dual training law aimed at enhancing education-employment alignment, despite concerns about its constitutionality and potential impact on youth labor conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government โ€“ The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Application for both employers and employees: in this case, work must be paid at a higher rate

The article discusses the legal definition of overtime and conditions under which it can be claimed in Lithuania.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

โ€œIt's a scandalโ€: the disruptive perspective on AI from the Argentine researcher recognized by Time magazine

Milagros Miceli, an Argentine sociologist and doctor in Computer Engineering, criticizes the working conditions of AI data workers while advocating for their acknowledgment in the AI revolution.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deliveroo: Under judicial administration in Italy - 12-hour work for 1,000 euros per month

Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy due to accusations of labor exploitation and inadequate wages for its delivery workers, who face challenging working conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Flexible work harms health. But its ban would harm employees

A discussion reveals that atypical employment conditions can negatively impact mental health, but banning them might not necessarily improve workers' well-being.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Nationwide strike in tourism and catering

Workers in the tourism and catering sectors are holding a nationwide strike in Greece, demanding better working conditions and a collective labor agreement.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Less taxes on paychecks for contract renewals, night shifts, and holidays: the 2026 tax updates

The 2026 Italian tax overhaul introduces reductions on employee salaries under certain conditions, particularly benefiting those working night shifts and on holidays.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

By March, a roadmap is expected not only to change sectoral salaries but also to improve conditions by sector

By March, Ecuador's Ministry of Labor plans to establish guidelines to update sectoral minimum wages and improve working conditions across various sectors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: when are the air traffic controllers' strikes that will affect flights starting this Thursday

Air traffic controllers in Argentina plan a series of strikes beginning Thursday, disrupting nationwide flights as they demand better working conditions and pay.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains Volkswagen's conviction for work akin to slavery in Parรก

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Parรก.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Authorities Conducted a Raid on Berry Picking โ€“ A Harsh Truth Was Revealed

Finnish authorities uncovered discrepancies in working conditions for berry pickers, raising concerns about the reliability of reported working hours post-legislative changes.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Significant shortcomings in the working conditions of berry pickers

A recent report highlights major deficiencies in the working conditions of berry pickers in Finland, particularly regarding wages, working hours, and travel reimbursements.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜The Prosecutor Causes Social Anxietyโ€™ - The Assertive Final Statement of Textile Worker Cha Eon-nyeon

Cha Eon-nyeon, a textile worker imprisoned for labor activism, made a powerful final statement illustrating the stark contrast between his life in prison and the poor living conditions of laborers outside.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: when the air traffic controller strikes will affect flights starting this Thursday

Air traffic controllers in Argentina are set to strike, impacting flights nationwide due to labor disputes regarding salaries and working conditions.

Feb 22 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Air Traffic Controllers Return to Strike: Dates and Services Affected

Air traffic controllers in Argentina announced a new series of strikes affecting flights nationwide due to ongoing disputes over wages and working conditions.

Feb 21 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily journey of up to 12 hours and salary in foreign currency: the controversial labor reform of Milei that generated strikes and protests in Argentina

Argentina is debating a controversial labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei that aims to redefine employment conditions and has sparked strikes and protests.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Olympics, the complaint of a steward: lack of hygiene, 12-hour shifts, and heating off

A steward at the Olympics raised serious concerns about hygiene, excessive working hours, and inadequate heating conditions.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Climate change will shake the labor market. "Well-paid positions will suffer"

The article discusses the potential impact of climate change on the labor market, particularly affecting outdoor workers and job productivity.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More precariousness, fewer births: the paradox of labor reform

Argentina's labor reform under Javier Milei's government exacerbates precarious working conditions, particularly for women, by increasing job insecurity and deepening existing inequalities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leave Due to Force Majeure. When Can It Be Used?

The article discusses the rules and conditions under which employees in Poland can take leave due to force majeure, including the legal definitions, entitlements, and application requirements.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fate announced that it will comply with the mandatory conciliation ordered by the Government

Fate, a company in Argentina, has announced it will comply with the mandatory conciliation imposed by the government and plans to reopen when safety conditions are met.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Lazaridis against Z. Konstantopoulou over employee's complaint at Plefsi Eleftherias

M. Lazaridis criticizes Z. Konstantopoulou regarding allegations of poor working conditions for employees under her leadership.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand what is at stake for Argentine workers with Milei's reform

The article discusses Javier Milei's proposed labor reform in Argentina, which aims to significantly alter working conditions amidst ongoing strikes.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Families and workers oppose the privatization of public school cleaning services in Seville: 'They are going to ruin our lives'

Families and workers in Seville are challenging the privatization of public school cleaning services, fearing job losses and deteriorating working conditions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hugo Moyano's Warning About Labor Reform: 'The Project Has a Trap'

Hugo Moyano Jr. warns that the labor reform proposed by Javier Milei contains hidden risks that could worsen employment conditions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:44 UTC

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