Improved Offer Already. The Union Does Not Collaborate
The Italian union FIEG is facing challenges in updating a national labor contract that is deemed outdated and overly protective of existing privileges.
CBS News workers hold 24-hour walkout for new contract
CBS News employees staged a 24-hour walkout due to ongoing contract disputes and demands for better working conditions and wages.
Riders in the square for work. "Give us a contract and rights"
Riders across Italy demonstrated in 34 cities advocating for labor rights and contracts.
In Comoros, social conflict continues at El-Maarouf hospital in Moroni
In Comoros, a labor strike over salary conditions is ongoing at El-Maarouf hospital, inciting tensions between hospital management and contract workers.
Eight suspects charged without detention related to the death of worker Kim Chung-hyun at Taean Thermal Power Plant
Korean police have transferred eight safety managers from subcontractors to the prosecution without detention in connection with the death of a worker, Kim Chung-hyun, at the Taean Thermal Power Plant.
Current wage agreements signal ongoing inflation
Thorsteinn Viglundsson, the new chairman of the Association of Industries, warns that current wage agreements could perpetuate inflation, suggesting that labor leaders should agree on lower wage increases during contract negotiations to mitigate inflation.
READER ASKS: What does a flexible working hour agreement mean and can one refuse it?
An employee questions a change in their employment contract to a flexible work schedule that may reduce their pay and seeks advice on whether they can refuse to sign it.
Five Percent More Salary: Locomotive Drivers Reach Agreement with Railways Without Strikes
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn and the locomotive drivers' union GDL have reached an agreement on a new wage contract without any strikes or severe threats.
Duration of compensation, support... Here’s what will change for you with the agreement on mutual terminations
An agreement on mutual terminations reduces compensation duration for employees, impacting the attractiveness of amicable contract terminations.
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.
Canada Post workers will begin voting on tentative agreements in April
Canada Post workers are set to vote on tentative agreements for a new contract with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers urging members to support the agreements after lengthy negotiations.
Column “My Judgment”: Salary Increase Only Against Signing a New Contract - Is That Allowed?
The article discusses a recent ruling by the Federal Labor Court of Germany regarding whether an employer can condition a salary increase on the signing of a new contract.
Do young people want the CLT? Research shows that more than half are looking for their first job with a formal contract in RS
A recent study reveals that more than half of young job seekers in Rio Grande do Sul prefer formal employment under the Brazilian labor laws (CLT), despite a social narrative suggesting otherwise.
Labor reform: the amendment regarding accidents or illnesses unrelated to work
The Argentine Senate approved a labor reform bill that includes a controversial amendment to Article 208 of the Labor Contract Law regarding accidents and illnesses not related to work.
How vacation pay works
The article explains the regulations and financial implications of vacation pay for workers in Argentina according to the Labor Contract Law (LCT).
Beware that equality in wages also applies to benefits and agreements
The article discusses the implications of wage equality laws in the Czech Republic, particularly concerning benefits and contract workers.
The law of the country specified in the employment contract does not always count
The article discusses situations where the applicable labor law may differ from the country specified in an employment contract.
The Government confirms that those earning the minimum wage will continue to be tax-exempt: this is how the deduction works in income tax
The Spanish Government has confirmed that individuals earning the minimum wage will remain exempt from income tax, while also highlighting ongoing conflicts between the Ministries of Labor and Finance regarding public contract regulations.
When is reinstatement at work unwarranted?
The article discusses the circumstances under which a labor court may deny a request for reinstatement after an unjust termination of an employment contract, emphasizing that the decision primarily lies with the employee but can be dismissed by the court under certain conditions.
Slavery in a fast food establishment: locked up, forced to work without pay, and fed with leftovers
A victim of exploitation in Barcelona was forced to work without pay and was fed leftovers while being held against their will, with their exploiter demanding 10,000 euros for formalizing a work contract.