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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Possibility of Asbestos Contamination in Cosmetics; Former Saleswoman with Mesothelioma Recognized as Work-related Injury

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.

Mar 23 • 07:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jobs Most Affected by Artificial Intelligence – See the List

Artificial intelligence is transforming the job market by affecting both office and physical labor roles, with a new list showcasing the jobs facing the greatest impact from AI technologies.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police, Labor Authorities Raid Daejeon Safety Industry Head Office and Factory with 74 Casualties

Police and labor authorities have initiated an investigation into the Daejeon Safety Industry disaster that resulted in 74 casualties, conducting raids on the company's head office and factory.

Mar 23 • 01:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There Was Influence from Yoon Seok-yeol Behind the Rush of the ‘Third-Party Compensation’ for Forced Labor

A government audit revealed that the expedited implementation of the third-party compensation scheme for forced labor victims was influenced by the presidential office of Yoon Seok-yeol.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Forced Leave for Office Workers Nearby BTS Concert? Labor Minister Says No

As the BTS concert approaches, some companies near the venue are reportedly forcing employees to take leave, with the Labor Minister stating that such practices are illegal.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Habeas data hearing of Alexandra Villacís over inability to hold public office postponed to March 23

The habeas data hearing for Alexandra Villacís has been postponed to March 23, 2026, due to requests from the Ministry of Labor and the Attorney General's Office.

Mar 18 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPT investigates Caixa for downgrading managers who blocked deal with Master

The Brazilian Labor Prosecution Office is investigating Caixa Econômica Federal for downgrading employees after they opposed a significant investment deal.

Mar 18 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After 11 cases of child labor, MPT notifies the City Hall of Rio Claro for awareness measures

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) has notified the City Hall of Rio Claro, SP, following the discovery of 11 cases of child labor in the area, urging participation in an awareness program.

Mar 15 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor takes the Valencian Generalitat to the prosecutor's office for alleged administrative prevarication

The Ministry of Labor in Spain has filed a complaint against the Valencian Generalitat over the annulment of sanctions related to workplace safety breaches in the aftermath of severe weather events.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After allegations of irregularities, MPT inspects the headquarters of the Municipal Guard of Poá

The Brazilian Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) inspected the Municipal Guard's headquarters in Poá following allegations of unsafe working conditions.

Mar 12 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation rescues 44 people including indigenous individuals in conditions akin to slavery in the interior of SP

A operation by Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office rescued 44 workers, including indigenous people, from conditions resembling slavery in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo.

Mar 12 • 21:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Postponement of the super subsidy? It's due to diligence, explains the new director of the Labor Office

The new director of the Labor Office attributes the postponement of the super subsidy to a thorough review process.

Mar 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Prosecutor investigates alleged overtime imposed on teachers in the Santa Bárbara education network

The Labor Prosecutor's Office in São Paulo is investigating allegations that the Santa Bárbara municipal education system imposed excessive work hours on teachers, violating their mandated rest periods.

Mar 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints to the MPT point to cases of harassment and salary inequality against women; find out how to report

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) is investigating gender discrimination cases in the workplace, including harassment and wage inequality against women in specific cities in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MBRF signs agreement with MPT and will transfer pregnant women from risk areas after abortion cases at a meatpacking plant

MBRF has reached an agreement with the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office to transfer pregnant workers away from high-noise areas in a facility after a significant number of adverse pregnancy outcomes were reported.

Mar 5 • 20:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘65-year-old retirement age extension’ Human Rights Commission recommendation accepted by Ministry of Employment and Labor and Office for Government Policy Coordination

The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Office for Government Policy Coordination have agreed to a recommendation by the National Human Rights Commission to raise the legal retirement age in South Korea from 60 to 65.

Mar 5 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Luke says ok': Minister’s office aware of 'egregious' election message

Tasracing's messaging during the Tasmanian election campaign has drawn criticism for breaching caretaker conventions by promoting a political party's policy.

Mar 3 • 18:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

Feb 25 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

At the Ministry of Labor, there is still no record of impediment to exercise public office for Mario Godoy

The Ministry of Labor has not yet registered any legal impediment preventing Mario Godoy from holding public office, despite his recent political censorship and two-year prohibition following impeachment.

Feb 21 • 18:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The statement from the President's Office following the approval of labor reform in the House of Deputies: 'The end of the litigation industry'

The Argentine President's Office issued a statement welcoming the approval of the labor reform, claiming it will end over 70 years of delays in labor relations.

Feb 20 • 05:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Taxi strike protests continue: March to Maximos tomorrow morning - Intense incident with strikebreaker

Taxi drivers in Greece are continuing their protests against unfair labor conditions, with a significant march planned towards the Prime Minister's office tomorrow morning after a confrontation with a strikebreaker escalated today.

Feb 18 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate racism complaint against porter at private school in Campinas, and Labor Public Prosecutor's Office examines the institution's conduct

The Civil Police in Brazil has opened an investigation into claims of racism made by a former porter, Rodnei Ferraz, against students at a private school in Campinas.

Feb 11 • 14:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chlopčík is to be the new director of the Labor Office

Chlopčík is appointed as the new director of the Labor Office in Czechia.

Feb 10 • 19:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Deputy Minister Chlopčík to Lead Czech Labor Office

Roman Chlopčík has been appointed as the new general director of the Czech Labor Office, effective February 15.

Feb 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A fire broke out in an office in the Senate: six people treated for poisoning

A fire in the office of a senator in Argentina’s Senate led to six individuals being treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Feb 10 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Prosecutorial Request Against a Delivery Company for "Exploitation Conditions" of Workers

The Milanese prosecutor's office has requested the judicial administration of Foodinho, the company behind the delivery platform Glovo in Italy, citing conditions of worker exploitation.

Feb 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Store Collapse in Pastende: The State Labor Inspectorate Will Oversee the Investigation

The State Labor Inspectorate will oversee the investigation into the store collapse incident in Pastende, reported by the head inspector of the regional office.

Feb 6 • 07:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We will assume that we will have such cases more often in the future"

A court in Hamburg overturned the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee who refused to use gender-inclusive language, with labor lawyer Nele Urban analyzing the ruling.

Feb 6 • 07:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Court cancels gender termination - Federal Office loses in the dispute over gender-neutral language

A Hamburg labor court ruled that the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee for refusing to use gender-neutral language in official documents was unlawful.

Feb 5 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Detained, interrogated, office searched - The access to AfD politician Dornau in the state parliament

Saxony's AfD politician Jörg Dornau is under investigation regarding his business dealings in Belarus, involving forced labor and potential violations of EU sanctions.

Feb 4 • 12:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Breaking] Special Prosecutor's Office indicts former and current representatives of Coupang Fulfillment for 'unpaid severance pay'

The Special Prosecutor's team investigating the Coupang severance pay case has indicted former CEO Eom Seong-hwan and current CEO Jeong Jong-cheol for violations of labor laws regarding severance pay.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Skilled Labor Shortage: District Office of Munich Advertises with Shooter Game Aesthetic

In an effort to attract skilled workers, the District Office of Munich is utilizing a gaming aesthetic in its recruitment campaigns, particularly appealing to the younger generation by engaging on platforms like TikTok.

Jan 15 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The six crimes that Julio Iglesias faces in the complaint that the Prosecutor's Office is already analyzing

Julio Iglesias is facing serious allegations of sexual violence, labor exploitation, and human trafficking based on a complaint from two former employees who claim they were abused while working for him in 2021.

Jan 14 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The National Court Prosecutor's Office will take statements from the two women who reported Julio Iglesias as protected witnesses

The National Court Prosecutor's Office plans to hear testimony from two women who accused Julio Iglesias of sexual assault and labor trafficking.

Jan 14 • 15:45 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

There are nearly 17,000 unemployed people in Liberec. The Labor Office financially motivates employers

The Labor Office in Liberec is introducing financial incentives for employers to encourage hiring amid nearly 17,000 unemployed individuals in the region.

Jan 13 • 20:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

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

The Administrative Court in Gdańsk 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 • 09:27 UTC

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