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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Struggle Over Wage Agreements

A heated debate occurred over wage agreements in Iceland, highlighting the impact of high inflation on low-income individuals and the challenges in negotiations between the government and local municipalities.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Part-time wages exceed full-time workers for the 10th consecutive year; labor union says 'flow towards correcting disparities' has become established

For the tenth consecutive year, part-time worker wage increases have outpaced those of full-time employees, signaling a sustained movement towards addressing wage disparities in Japan according to labor unions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ignorance

This article discusses the economic statistics of Mexican workers in the United States, highlighting challenges in comparing income with those registered in Mexico's social security system.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how you can calculate how much you will receive for the fourteenth salary in Ecuador

The fourteenth salary in Ecuador is a mandatory payment for employees that serves as an additional income to support households during the end of the year, amounting to approximately $482 in 2026.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The researcher who studies the job market for single mothers in Brazil: 'They earn 40% less than married fathers'

The article highlights Mariene Ramos, a researcher focusing on the work conditions of single mothers in Brazil, who earn significantly less compared to their married counterparts.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcasting: The Status of Mothers in the Labor Market

A breakfast meeting on the status of mothers in the labor market will be held in Iceland, highlighting the impact of childbirth on mothers' income and pensions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Basic Security: Bas Defends Citizen's Basic Income Reform as 'Socially Just'

Federal Minister of Labor Bรคrbel Bas defends the upcoming reform of the Citizen's Basic Income in the Bundestag as a means to support those in need while expecting increased participation.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Labor Exploitation: Judicial Oversight for Deliveroo - 20,000 Riders with Income Below Poverty Line

The Italian authorities have imposed judicial oversight on Deliveroo due to allegations of labor exploitation affecting 20,000 riders across the country, with many earning below the poverty line.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Stagnating Domestic Demand and Slowing Youth Employment... The Labor Market Dual Structure Solidifies Again

Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unemployment in Acre falls to 6.4% in the 4th quarter of 2025; average income remained at R$ 2,900

The unemployment rate in Acre has reached 6.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025, marking one of the lowest rates since records began in 2012.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Household disposable income fell in December and remains below 2023 levels

Household disposable income in Argentina decreased for the fourth consecutive month in December, remaining lower than in November 2023.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

McDonald's, Wendy's, and More: The Fall of Fast Food Giants

Fast food restaurants are raising prices to offset increased labor and ingredient costs, causing lower-income customers to visit less frequently.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Age of Stock Investment

The article discusses the growing trend of stock investment in South Korea, highlighting concerns over income inequality and the mental strain on investors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government's Stock Market Stimulus Policy Likely to Deepen Labor-Capital Polarization

Recent analysis indicates that the Korean government's policies aimed at boosting stock prices may exacerbate the polarization between labor income and capital income.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Capital Devours Labor: How the Structure of Wealth Has Changed in America?

The article discusses the increasing share of economic fruits in the U.S. going to capital instead of labor, highlighting a structural shift in wealth distribution that has worsened since the pandemic.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: the tax changes that would alleviate the tax burden and the modifications that were left out

Argentina's Senate is set to discuss a labor reform project that incorporates tax changes aimed at easing the fiscal burden on companies and individuals despite the withdrawal of a key proposal to cut corporate income tax.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of working hours will have redistributive effect, says Ipea study

A study by Ipea suggests that reducing work hours will significantly redistribute income in Brazil, impacting low-wage, low-education workers.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: negotiations continue in the Senate, and the Income Tax article could be dropped

Negotiations regarding labor reform in the Argentine Senate are ongoing, with the potential removal of the Income Tax article from the proposal.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The First Step to Strengthening the โ€˜Retirement Income Functionโ€™ of Retirement Pensions, Long Way to Go

Labor, business, and government representatives have agreed to enforce retirement pensions to secure retirement income for workers, marking a significant change in South Korea's retirement pension system.

Feb 8 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Why is it easier to earn from real estate than from work in Croatia?

The article discusses how Croatia's tax policy affects the labor market and emphasizes the need for a system that favors working citizens over passive income accumulation.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sebastian Koฤ‡win: A Voice on the Situation of the Labor Fund

Experts indicate that while the financial situation of the Labor Fund appears strong in terms of income, there are significant concerns regarding its expenditure, especially in relation to labor market policy objectives.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Social Policy: Bas defends citizen's income reform

Federal Labor Minister Bรคrbel Bas has defended the planned citizen's income reform against fierce criticism, emphasizing its focus on greater accountability and participation, while introducing stricter sanctions for missed appointments.

Jan 15 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

The Half Reform

The article discusses the introduction of a new basic income system by Labor Minister Bรคrbel Bas, criticizing it for only addressing superficial issues while failing to tackle more significant systemic problems.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Settlement before the labor court does not negate PIT preferences for compensation

The Administrative Court in Gdaล„sk ruled in favor of a taxpayer disputing with the tax office over the exemption from personal income tax (PIT) for compensation received from a former employer under a court settlement.

Jan 7 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Basque Country ends fiscal mistreatment in pension rescue

The Basque Country has changed the taxation of pension contributions to classify returns as savings income rather than labor income, creating a discrepancy with other Spanish regions.

Jan 2 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Welfare State: "Germany is now reaping the benefits of integration"

Despite Germany's challenging economic situation, there are positive developments in the labor market, particularly regarding the criticized citizen's income, with a significant decrease in beneficiaries reported compared to previous years.

Jan 1 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

From the cut of the income tax to the tacit approval of the Severance Pay. All the measures of the labor maneuver

The article discusses the debate surrounding the 22 billion euro budget maneuver in Italy, highlighting tensions among coalition partners and key measures affecting workers, including a reduction in income tax (Irpef).

Dec 30 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Costs for the Unemployed Reach Record High โ€“ Citizen Income and Social Benefits Drive Expenses

Unemployment expenses surged to nearly 77 billion euros last year, primarily driven by citizen income and social benefits, according to the Institute for Labor Market and Vocational Research.

Dec 30 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

This is changing in the new year: More minimum wage, more fruit in jam

Starting in 2026, Germany will increase its minimum wage to โ‚ฌ13.90 and subsequently to โ‚ฌ14.60 in 2027, while also adjusting the monthly income limit for mini-jobs to โ‚ฌ603.

Dec 26 โ€ข 19:36 UTC

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