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.
[Exclusive] ‘Contract is 6 PM, but in reality, it’s 2 AM’…Gangdong-gu cleaning workers forced into night shifts
Cleaning workers at a sanitation subcontractor in Seoul's Gangdong-gu are demanding better working conditions after being forced to start their shifts in the early morning hours despite their contracts stating otherwise.
VDI warns: clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles are among the most dangerous winter jobs
The State Labour Inspectorate of Lithuania warns that clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles poses significant risks due to the potential for falls and hazardous working conditions.
Black mould, sewerage and overcrowding in migrant worker accommodation
Inspectors uncovered severe unsanitary conditions for migrant workers in Gippsland, Victoria, revealing issues like black mould and sewage in their housing.
Dispute over Wolt couriers' wages
There is a growing dispute regarding the working conditions and wages of Wolt couriers in Iceland, following criticisms from the Icelandic Confederation of Labour.
South Africa: KZN Sweatshops Sued for Labour Law Violations
The National Bargaining Council is suing Drake Clothing for failing to comply with labor laws, alleging that workers are paid below minimum wage and are subjected to deplorable working conditions.
The EU Directive Aims to Improve Working Conditions for Millions. When Will Poland Implement It?
Poland is in the final stages of preparing to implement the EU's platform directive, which is projected to impact around 43 million workers within the EU.
Collective agreements start the year with a salary increase of 2.9%, the lowest in two years
Collective bargaining agreements at the beginning of the year reflect a modest salary increase of 2.9%, marking the lowest adjustment in two years.
The Two Major Trade Unions Say, 'Let's Find Solutions Together to Employment Crisis in the AI Era'
The leaders of South Korea's two major trade unions have decided to jointly address the employment crisis and deteriorating labor conditions exacerbated by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
Somalia Unveils Modern Labour Law to Promote Fair Work and Stronger Social Dialogue
The Federal Government of Somalia has launched a revised Labour Code aimed at enhancing labor rights and promoting fair work conditions.
LP, NNPP caution FG, governors over FAAC windfall
The New Nigeria Peoples Party and Labour Party have warned the Federal Government and state governors against mismanagement of the recent FAAC windfall, emphasizing that increased revenue has not improved governance or living conditions for Nigerians.
Supervision suspects violations at DSB: Every other employee has stress symptoms
Approximately 100 employees at DSB are currently working under potentially illegal working conditions, with around half showing symptoms of stress, according to a report by the Labour Inspectorate following an unannounced visit.
The Police Free 65 Exploited Foreign Workers on a Farm in Murcia
The National Police have freed 65 foreign workers from a Murcia farm where they were subjected to 24-hour workdays and living in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions, leading to the arrest of five individuals for operating a labor exploitation network.
People walking their dogs in cold weather issued government alert
Dog walkers are alerted to comply with new government regulations amidst extreme cold weather conditions, as advised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Labour MP Dame Angela Eagle.
Calls for more screenings with 12 young people a week dying from heart conditions
Labour MP Amanda Hack advocates for a national screening program following the death of 12 young people each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions.