Reconsideration of Age Limit for Subsidies on Heatstroke Prevention Products for Small and Medium Enterprises
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering abolishing the age limit for subsidies on heatstroke prevention products, expanding eligibility beyond those aged 60 and older.
This campaign has never been seen before. The ministry focuses on memes
The Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is using cat memes in a social media campaign to explain a significant labor law reform.
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.
Fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants; expenses effectively funneled back from training institutions
Reports reveal a nationwide fraudulent receipt of approximately 2 billion yen in human resource development grants managed by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Discussion Begins at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on the Employment of Foreign Workers: Considering an 'Orderly Symbiotic Society'
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has commenced discussions on the employment of foreign workers, in line with the government's vision of creating an 'orderly symbiotic society' with foreigners, focusing on preventing illegal work and reviewing rules for employers.
Ministry of Welfare: special regulation for one day of illness without a sick leave is not necessary
Latvia's Ministry of Welfare has determined that implementing a special regulation allowing employees to take one day off for acute illness without a sick leave form is unnecessary after consultations with other ministries and social partners.
Collective Agreements: The bill was voted in favor by 158, against 134
The Greek Ministry of Labor's bill on collective agreements was approved by parliament, despite heavy criticism from opposition parties.
Numerous changes in the Labor Code: affects every worker
The Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labour is preparing a series of amendments to the Labor Code, which are set to impact all workers once they receive parliamentary approval.
JUST IN: Health workers suspend 84-day strike
Health workers in Nigeria have suspended their 84-day strike after an intervention by the Federal Ministry of Labour.
Heatstroke Prevention Measures in the Workplace, Including Spot Workers, Draft Guidelines Provided
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has proposed draft guidelines for heatstroke prevention in workplaces, explicitly including spot workers, and emphasizes the need for safety education at the time of hiring starting June 2025.
Labour proposes to raise the minimum wage to 1,221 euros per month and exempt from personal income tax
The Ministry of Labour proposes a 3.1% increase in the minimum wage to 1,221 euros per month by 2026 and to maintain its exemption from personal income tax.