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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sunday Without Supermarkets in ES: Workers Celebrate More Time with Family and Relief from Taking Buses - But Lose Days Off on Weekdays

The closure of supermarkets on Sundays in Espรญrito Santo has changed the routine for workers, giving them more family time but reducing their weekdays off.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo Ap reverses parking policy: - It's not easy to transport a sofa by bike

Oslo's Labor Party (Ap) is reversing its previously strict parking regulations, acknowledging that the restrictions implemented four years ago were perhaps too harsh.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Minister Marttinen Changes His Mind โ€“ This is How the Law Will be Adjusted

Finnish Minister of Labor Matias Marttinen announced changes to the proposed law regarding temporary employment contracts, aiming to clarify regulations and better support youth employment.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

We must eliminate uncertainty for both employers and employees.

The article discusses the need for clarity in the rights of part-time employees regarding overtime pay in Norway, referencing EU regulations and a recent court ruling.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Update for employees in Florida: when the minimum wage will increase in the state governed by Ron DeSantis

Florida's minimum wage is set to increase in the upcoming fall season, following state-specific regulations that allow for variations above the federal minimum wage.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor studies delaying the rule on mental health in companies

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor is considering postponing the implementation of penalties for companies that fail to comply with new mental health regulations for employees.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Other Three Labor Reforms Are Being Analyzed in the Ministry of Labor

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador is analyzing three reforms, including changes to union regulations and procedures that impact employment.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Trump administration has begun investigations into trade partners

The Trump administration has initiated investigations concerning trade partners related to industrial overproduction and forced labor regulations, which may lead to higher tariffs for numerous countries.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The law is falling behind employee monitoring technology? Their privacy may suffer

A Polish government safety council has raised concerns regarding outdated labor regulations that fail to address modern employee monitoring technologies.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Glovo announces a redundancy plan affecting about 750 delivery workers

Glovo has announced a redundancy plan that will impact around 750 delivery workers across 60 cities in Spain, following a shift to a salaried model less than a year ago.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion on 'Work Style' Begins Under Prime Minister Takaichi: Focus on Discretionary Labor System and More

The Takaichi administration has initiated discussions regarding 'work style,' with a focus on expanding the discretionary labor system and revisiting overtime regulations.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Fewer contracts for work. Is the PIP reform still necessary?

The article discusses the declining trend of work contracts in Poland, exploring the implications of current regulations and potential reforms.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the workday of medical technologists and driver rest periods are set

New regulations in Ecuador adjust the weekly work schedule for medical technologists while maintaining special provisions for workers under specific agreements.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the new provisions for distributing the workday in Ecuador

Ecuador introduces new labor regulations allowing weekly hours to be redistributed, enabling up to ten-hour workdays with three consecutive days off.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Electoral judge punishes former Minister of Labor Ivonne Nรบรฑez: her political rights will be suspended for three months

Ivonne Nรบรฑez has been suspended from her political rights for three months due to violations of electoral regulations as determined by an electoral judge in Ecuador.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Children among 200 dead in mine collapse

A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in DR Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities, including around 70 children.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

JBS makes a R$10 million agreement for violating rules and leaving employees with workdays over 10 hours in MT

The food multinational JBS has agreed to pay R$ 10 million for violating work-hour regulations in its Mato Grosso facility.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

New rules may make it more lucrative to choose part-time over a full workweek

New regulations in Denmark could incentivize nurses to work part-time due to increased pay for overtime hours.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Specify actions against violations in the labor market

The article discusses measures to address labor market violations in Iceland.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Regulation of Comprehensive Wage System and the Limitations of Not Being Completely Prohibited

The Korean government is moving to regulate the comprehensive wage system to prevent the abuse of unpaid long hours of work.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government is aiming for the labor regime of prisoners and seeks to stop the payment of bonuses and vacations

The Argentine government is reforming labor regulations affecting prisoners to avoid mandatory payments of bonuses and vacation days.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Should holidays falling on Sunday be considered free days? The government will consider a petition on this matter

A petition has been submitted by the 'Moลผna Lepiej!' Foundation, seeking amendments to labor regulations regarding days off for holidays on Sundays.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweล‚ Burzyล„ski: An Overloaded and Intimidated Prosecutor Knows It Could Get Even Worse

The interview highlights systemic issues in the Polish prosecution service, particularly relating to work regulations and recent legal rulings.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Teachers' union complains to labor inspectorate about violations in the employment of kindergarten staff

The teachers' union in Latvia has raised concerns about violations in the employment and responsibilities of kindergarten aides, indicating that many perform pedagogical duties alone, which contravenes existing regulations.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More vacation and the end of calculating seniority by old rules. Problems in the offices

New regulations regarding employment seniority come into effect in Poland, allowing previously uncounted employment periods to be included, impacting vacation entitlements for many workers.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Germany Tightens Asylum Rules and Eases Access to the Labor Market for Asylum Seekers

Germany has tightened its asylum regulations while also easing access to the labor market for asylum seekers.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform: Changes to Compensation, Dismissals, Leave, Vacation, Overtime, and Even Taxes

The Argentine government is seeking to implement a labor reform that will change various aspects of employment regulations including compensation, severance, and taxation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Additional day off in 2026. There is a government decision

The Polish government has announced an additional day off for employees in 2026 due to overlapping holidays on Saturdays, following labor code regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Senate is moving to pass the labor reform, in the timeframe requested by Milei

The Argentine Senate is set to pass a labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei that will bring significant changes to employment regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Bundestag Decides on Stricter Asylum Regulations

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations alongside easier access to the labor market for asylum seekers, aligning with a 2024 EU reform.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Bundestag Approves Asylum Tightening

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations and eased labor market access for asylum seekers in Germany.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Transport Union Chairperson Fined for Violating Covid-19 Prevention Regulations During Demonstration

The chairperson of the Public Transport Union has been fined 2 million KRW by the Supreme Court for holding a rally against unfair dismissals, violating COVID-19 safety measures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: what laws signed by Gavin Newsom took effect in February 2026

California's new laws taking effect in February 2026 focus on employee rights and workplace regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions February 26, 2026

The article discusses several events and issues covered in the Jornal Anhanguera on February 26, 2026, including investigations involving Lulinha and the effects of new labor regulations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A shocking figure revealed - The knockout came immediately: 'Finland's economy cannot bear it'

Finnish labor organizations express concern over significant required adjustments to the national economy due to a new report on debt regulations, predicting a severe fiscal tightening in coming years.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meal vouchers and food: new rules come into effect for previously protected companies; see what changes

New regulations for meal and food vouchers in Brazil have been implemented, broadening coverage to more workers and increasing transparency and competition among service providers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 24, 2026

The article discusses several decrees issued by various Polish ministries regarding healthcare and labor regulations.

Feb 24 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Minister: 'Two extra hours that could be increased can be paid in money or with time'

The Ecuadorian Labor Minister announced a proposal that allows for two additional working hours to be compensated either financially or with time off, clarifying that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

CDU Party Congress: What the Resolutions Mean for Employees

The CDU party congress in Stuttgart discussed key policy proposals including tax reforms, phone sick notes, and part-time regulations, though not all are likely to be implemented due to potential opposition from the SPD.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Labor Modernization Bill and its Regulation of Update Methods for Amounts to be Paid

The Labor Modernization Bill aims to reform existing labor regulations to facilitate employment generation in Argentina.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor issues agreement regulating special shifts and work hours

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Labor sanctions have increased by up to 100 times in recent years, experts warn

Labor sanctions in Mexico have reportedly surged significantly, with some cases showing increases of up to 100 times due to stricter enforcement of labor regulations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Labor Modernization Bill and its Regulation of Update Modalities for Court Compensation Payments

The article discusses the Labor Modernization Bill recently passed by the Argentine Senate, emphasizing its potential to remove barriers to employment and improve compensation regulations in the judicial context.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bullrich admitted the 'error' with sick leave in the labor reform

Argentina's Patricia Bullrich acknowledged a mistake in the labor reform related to sick leave regulations, promising a correction in the next parliamentary session.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Private security supports labor review and calls to stop shifts in public contracts

The Mexican Association of Private Security Companies supports President Claudia Sheinbaum's commitment to review labor compliance in the private security sector, particularly concerning work shift regulations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The headlines of the newspapers today, Monday, February 16, 2026

Today's newspaper headlines feature significant domestic topics affecting Greece, such as public contracts and labor regulations.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

15 Changes in the Labor Market with ERGANI II

The ERGANI II information system promises to reduce bureaucracy and simplify job announcements in Greece, coming into full effect on February 16.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Minimum Wage: Customs Discovers Thousands of Cases of Illegal Labor

Germany's Customs has revealed widespread violations of the minimum wage laws, with thousands of employers being investigated for failing to comply with regulations.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:29 UTC

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