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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Congress Workers Vandalize Their Own Office, Anger Erupts Over Ticket Dispute

Congress workers in Assam's Bijni Assembly constituency vandalized their party office in a protest against the party's decision not to field a candidate for the elections.

Mar 22 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich Woman Arrested: Kurdish Activist Suspected of Being a Member of the Banned PKK

A 70-year-old woman in Munich has been arrested on suspicion of being a member of the banned Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) after an investigation by the Bavarian Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism revealed her alleged involvement in activities supporting the PKK.

Mar 19 • 16:17 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Taxi drivers are fuming and refusing to drive": Ülemiste City is in total traffic jam in the evenings

Office workers in Ülemiste City are expressing frustration over evening rush hour traffic, which has become a nerve-wracking experience, while city officials acknowledge the issue and promise improvements over time.

Mar 17 • 08:15 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The dream of becoming a representative of K-desserts: The life reversal of K-office workers

Jo Heon-ki, who founded a dessert brand 'Brick Sand' after leaving his job, demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit of many office workers in Korea.

Mar 11 • 23:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River LG workers protest nine-month salary delay

Workers of the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission protested at the Governor's Office due to nine months of unpaid salaries, calling for urgent government intervention.

Mar 9 • 16:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Illegal loan sharking that harassed office workers with annual rates of 5200%... ‘One report’ stopped illegal collections

A worker, who borrowed 10 million KRW at an exorbitant annual interest rate of 5200%, reported his harassers and was able to halt illegal collections through a new one-stop support system implemented by the Financial Services Commission in South Korea.

Mar 9 • 02:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

LIVE: Nishant Kumar will join JDU shortly, big leaders have started arriving at Patna office

Nishant Kumar, son of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU party amidst excitement from party workers and leaders gathering at the party office in Patna.

Mar 8 • 07:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Automation from Spreadsheets to PPT: OpenAI Unveils 'GPT-5.4'

OpenAI has released 'GPT-5.4', a model that automates tasks like spreadsheet management and presentations, aiming to enhance productivity for office workers.

Mar 6 • 06:38 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The week when horror scenarios for mass layoffs due to AI became reality

Mass layoffs linked to artificial intelligence have become a new reality for office workers, as a major S&P 500 company announced significant job cuts citing AI as a reason.

Mar 1 • 14:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

The workplace in 2026: Many workers unhappy being in the office

A report finds that many workers are dissatisfied with returning to in-office work as companies shift back to traditional workplace models post-pandemic.

Feb 26 • 15:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Italian woman awarded compensation after breaking ankle while working from home

An Italian woman received compensation after a court ruled in her favor for an ankle injury sustained while working from home.

Feb 26 • 15:04 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who attacked the BJP office in North 24 Parganas?

A BJP office in the Minak Bamanpur area of North 24 Parganas was attacked, allegedly by armed workers from the Trinamool Congress during a meeting.

Feb 19 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space available

The Canadian federal government is increasing in-office work requirements for public servants, while concerns about sufficient office space persist amidst a significant increase in workforce size since the pandemic.

Feb 17 • 22:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Labour Cries Out to FG Over Looming Mass Job Losses, Huge Protests Rock NAFDAC Office

Workers in Nigeria's food and beverage sector protested at the NAFDAC office, demanding government intervention to prevent job losses due to a ban on small alcohol packaging.

Feb 17 • 16:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NURTW names Lagos motor-park after Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has inaugurated a motor park named after President Bola Tinubu, highlighting his influence since taking office.

Feb 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Microsoft AI boss issues startling 18-month warning to all UK office workers

Microsoft's AI chief warns that artificial intelligence could fully automate many white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.

Feb 16 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallink lays off some office workers

Tallink Group plans to lay off office workers engaged in ticket sales, though the exact number of layoffs is currently uncertain.

Feb 12 • 09:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Employees vacate the office of the mayor of Campina Grande after overdue salaries are paid

Employees of the Campina Grande city hall vacated the mayor's office after overdue salaries were paid following a union protest.

Feb 11 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers occupy the office of the mayor of Campina Grande due to delayed salaries

Municipal workers in Campina Grande have occupied the mayor's office to protest overdue salaries, rallying for the regularization of their payments.

Feb 11 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberal MP requests change to return-to-office policy for public servants

A Liberal MP from Canada criticizes the government's new return-to-office policy for federal workers, arguing it lacks evidence for increased productivity and raises environmental concerns.

Feb 9 • 21:10 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

FGR finds remains in Concordia; investigates if they belong to the kidnapped miners

The discovery of bodies and human remains in Concordia marks a significant development in the investigation of ten missing workers from a mining company in Sinaloa, according to the Federal Attorney General's Office.

Feb 7 • 00:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Strong clash between union leader Aguiar and the libertarian tweeter in charge of 'disproving' journalists

A heated exchange occurred on social media between Rodolfo Aguiar, leader of the Association of State Workers, and government official Juan Pablo Carreira regarding the establishment of an official response office.

Feb 6 • 14:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New vacancies: The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is looking for workers and shares requirements in February 2026

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is currently seeking to fill five job openings across various operational and administrative roles, primarily located in Doral and other areas of the county.

Feb 5 • 11:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Civil servants can take 6 years, while public workers can only take 1 year... The Human Rights Commission recommends the Gyeonggi Education Office correct 'parallel leave discrimination'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended the Gyeonggi Provincial Education Office correct its discriminatory leave policies that allow civil servants longer leave than public workers.

Feb 5 • 05:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Workers 'scramble' to do 'meaningful work' as admin tasks dominate day

A recent study reveals that UK office workers spend nearly six hours a week on administrative tasks, causing many to feel overwhelmed and consider leaving their jobs, resulting in significant financial losses for businesses.

Feb 4 • 12:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

178 cases of lung cancer industrial accidents ... Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education to provide lung cancer screenings to all lunch workers every two years

Starting this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will regularize lung cancer screenings every two years for all school lunch workers, responding to the rising number of lung cancer industrial accidents among them.

Feb 4 • 03:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Legal Column: Who Pays in an Accident at Home Office?

This article discusses the coverage of accidents that occur in a home office and whether workers are protected by insurance similar to in a traditional workplace.

Jan 15 • 14:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

The murder of eight-year-old Kamil from Częstochowa. The court decided on the matter of officials

The Kielce District Court has reopened the investigation into the potential accountability of judges, police, social workers, and the prosecutor's office concerning the murder of Kamil, while excluding matters regarding doctors and teachers.

Jan 15 • 12:58 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip Dilbert and Trump fan, dies at 68

Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic, which portrayed the frustrations of office workers and was withdrawn for racist comments, has passed away at the age of 68, as announced by his ex-wife Shelly Miles during a live broadcast.

Jan 14 • 08:31 UTC

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