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.
Mansukh Mandaviya attended the ESIC Foundation Day
Mansukh Mandaviya attended the 75th foundation day of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), where he emphasized the importance of the new labor code for enhancing workers' rights and social welfare schemes.
Labor Department deploys ‘strike team’ to California over $21B unemployment debt, fraud concerns
The Labor Department has sent a team to California to tackle issues of fraud and improper payments in its unemployment insurance program, following significant federal concerns.
Letters from readers: The West, the rise in meat prices, labor insurance
Readers express their thoughts on the current state of the West, rising meat prices, and labor insurance issues in Argentina.
Letters from readers: The West, the rise of meat prices, labor insurance
Readers reflect on issues such as the rise in meat prices and the importance of Western unity in response to current global challenges.
[Exclusive] Coupang to Bear Social Insurance Fees for Delivery Drivers
Coupang's logistics subsidiary has agreed to cover the social insurance fees for delivery drivers, changing its previous stance.
The number of subscribers to employment insurance increased to over 200,000 for the first time in 15 months, led by the elderly aged 60 and above
In January, South Korea saw a notable increase in employment insurance subscribers, particularly among individuals aged 60 and above in the service sector.
Is It Worth Working in Retirement?
The Croatian Pensioners' Party and the Union of Retirees criticize the amendments to the pension insurance law, while Secretary Ivan Vidiš claims the reforms have significantly improved the situation for retirees.
Kyrgyzstan Sues Russia at Eurasian Court Over Migrant Families’ Health Insurance
Kyrgyzstan is suing Russia for refusing to provide mandatory health insurance for the families of Kyrgyz labor migrants, alleging a breach of EAEU social security agreements.
Winter does not freeze the applicable work obligations
Severe snowfall leads citizens into a complex web of liability rules, clearing obligations, and labor law risks, where losing control on icy surfaces can result in accidents, hefty fines, and loss of insurance coverage.
Pensions: Who leaves before 62, who continues to work - The 6 categories, the limits
There has been a surge in retirement applications exceeding 210,000, with an expected rise in working retirees surpassing 260,000, which includes six categories of insured individuals entitled to retire before the age of 62.