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The Sendai Labor Standards Inspection Office has recognized a former cosmetics saleswoman's death from malignant pleural mesothelioma as work-related due to possible asbestos contamination in the cosmetics she sold.

The company Watchbird must withdraw masks distributed to firefighters due to non-compliance with personal protective equipment requirements following a ruling from the Labor Inspection Authority in Norway.

The Ministry of Employment and Labor in South Korea has initiated a planned inspection of Coupang and its affiliates amid allegations that they concealed industrial accidents by coercing employees and their families into agreeing to settlements before they could file claims.

A CEO of a renewable energy company in Seoul is facing a special inspection from the Ministry of Employment and Labor after reports revealed that he threatened employees with a baseball bat and made abusive remarks.

The Polish government has granted the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) new powers, sparking debate on their implications for businesses.

The Greek Labor Inspection Agency is launching targeted checks to combat undeclared work in various sectors.

Spain's labor inspectorate has fined companies a total of 580,000 euros for abusing trial periods in employment contracts.

A former employee of AMV Metall's factory, Antonii Koval, claims he was unfairly treated and intends to sue after a conflict with his supervisor led to his dismissal.

President Daniel Noboa criticized the alleged use of public institutions for political mobilizations and backed the Ministry of Labor's actions following an inspection revealing pressures on officials to attend political marches.

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.

The State Labor Inspectorate will not conduct an investigation into a workplace incident at the Dubrovina Park in Daugavpils following an explosion, as the injured individual did not experience incapacity for work.

The article discusses the PIP 2.0 reform proposed for labor inspections in Poland, questioning whether it represents a genuine improvement or merely a compromise with insufficient substance.

The Greek Labor Inspection Authority is set to conduct targeted checks to combat undeclared work across specific sectors.

The chief labor inspector discussed the new law aimed at simplifying the labor inspection process, which includes a revised checklist and a need for more inspectors due to the surge in complaints.

A senior labor inspector from South Korea's Labor Ministry has been referred to police after being accused of having dined with a representative from Coupang during an inspection period.

There are indications of false contracting among tour guides and bus drivers in Iceland, reflecting potential exploitation and loss of rights for workers in the tourism sector.

The Labor Inspectorate conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that there were no signs of illegal or undeclared work by the national broadcaster, LRT, following the review of documents and data collected during the inspection.

In Norway, 30 workers lost their lives in the land-based labor sector in 2025, marking one of the highest tolls in the past decade, as reported by the Labor Inspection Authority.

The new version of the PIP reform aims for more effective inspection processes after previous attempts were thwarted by employer opposition and Prime Minister Tusk's reversal.

The State Labor Inspectorate has concluded that the murder of a company employee in Kaunas was deemed a workplace accident as she was performing job duties at the time of her death.

In 2025, the Labor Inspection conducted a record 82,412 checks, leading to nearly 53.5 million euros in fines, reflecting a significant increase in oversight compared to previous years.

During an unannounced inspection in a Bjelovar hospitality establishment, seven Nepalese nationals were found working without proper documentation, leading to significant penalties for the employer.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared that there will be no further work on the State Labor Inspection reform, which faced contention among coalition partners, marking the issue as closed.

Donald Tusk expressed frustration over the handling of a labor inspection law, demanding explanations from his ministers and exhibiting rare anger during the discussion.

Paulina Szewioła discusses the recent disagreements in the government over labor inspection reforms, highlighting concerns among businesses and potential workers about unresolved regulations.