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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After the Ruling on Performance Bonuses as Wages... Lawsuits for Unpaid Severance Pay at Samsung's Affiliates Expand

Former employees of Samsung's affiliates are filing lawsuits for unpaid severance pay following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed some performance bonuses as part of wages.

Mar 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Peter Mandelson told to pay severance money to ‘charity that supports victims’

Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds urged Peter Mandelson to donate his £75,000 severance payment to a charity supporting victims, reflecting public discontent over his financial settlement.

Mar 12 • 08:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court: Management Performance Bonuses Are Not Wages... No Need to Reflect in Hanwha Ocean Severance Pay

The Supreme Court of Korea ruled in favor of Hanwha Ocean, denying retirement pay claims from former employees who argued that management performance bonuses should be included in the calculation of their severance pay.

Mar 12 • 01:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Hearing the Coupang Special Prosecutor’s Indictment… The Bucheon District Prosecutor’s Office Leadership Ordered ‘No Charge’ Processing from the Beginning

In the Coupang unpaid severance pay case, the Bucheon District Prosecutor's leadership allegedly directed the chief prosecutor to process the case towards a 'no charge' conclusion right from the start.

Mar 9 • 09:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tfs, the Consulta shortens the deadlines

The Constitutional Court of Italy issued a ruling that provides the Parliament with a year to reform the current system of severance pay for public employees, addressing longstanding delays in payments.

Mar 9 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The labor reform has been enacted: what is the real impact on the lives of companies and their employees

Argentina has enacted a labor reform aimed at improving the relationship between companies and workers, introducing a unified criteria for severance pay and encouraging formal employment.

Mar 6 • 21:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Milei's labor reform was approved in Argentina - allows even 12-hour workdays

Argentina's Congress has approved a labor reform pushed by President Javier Milei that permits 12-hour workdays and restricts severance pay and the right to strike.

Feb 28 • 02:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Landini, not just the severance pay: he also underpaid the director of the Cgil

Maurizio Landini, secretary of the Cgil, faces scrutiny over underpayment issues while calling for better wages and protections for workers amidst an ongoing investigation into labor practices.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trade Union Leader and Opposition in a World Apart

Walter Rizzetto comments on the condemnation of the CGIL union for failing to pay severance pay to a former executive.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Suspicion of Pressure in Coupang Investigation: Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun Indicted Without Arrest

Prosecutors have indicted former Chief Prosecutor Eom Hee-jun and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Kim Dong-hee for abusing their power in connection with the Coupang severance pay investigation.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Landini preaches well, but acts poorly..." A storm breaks out over the CGIL leader

The leader of the CGIL, Maurizio Landini, faces criticism for alleged hypocrisy over contractual wage agreements and failing to pay a former employee’s severance, despite attacking the government on labor issues.

Feb 26 • 15:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Landini does not pay severance pay: Cgil's assets seized

The head of the CGIL labor union, Maurizio Landini, faces legal action after failing to pay severance to an employee, resulting in the seizure of funds from the union's account.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Gwanbong-gwon and Coupang’ Special Investigation Ends Next Week… Will It Reveal the ‘Higher-Ups’ of Investigation Pressure and Evidence Loss

The special investigation into Coupang's unpaid severance pay allegations and the evidence loss related to Gwanbong-gwon is approaching its deadline, focusing on whether it can uncover the alleged higher-up pressures within the prosecution.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Former Air Namibia Employees Remain Unpaid

Former Air Namibia employees are seeking an urgent Supreme Court hearing regarding unpaid severance packages due to a dispute with liquidators following the airline's liquidation.

Feb 19 • 05:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Martin Repinski was acquitted of a criminal case but must pay 30,000 euros to the municipality of Jõhvi

Former Jõhvi mayor Martin Repinski has been cleared of criminal charges but must pay 30,000 euros to the local municipality for illegal employee severance payouts.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn plans to pay hefty severance bonuses to former leaders

Tallinn's current city authorities are planning to award three-month salary bonuses to members of the previous city government they have sharply criticized.

Feb 17 • 22:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Fund for compensation for dismissal: will start operating in June and could also be used to pay labor lawsuits

A new Fund for Labor Assistance in Argentina will launch in June to change how companies manage severance payments, differentiating contributions based on company size and addressing labor lawsuits.

Feb 13 • 17:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform 2026: Keys to What Was Voted and What Changes Were Left Out

The Argentine Senate has passed the Labor Reform bill with significant changes to how severance pay is calculated and structured.

Feb 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor Reform Law: What It Says About Severance Payments

The Argentine government has achieved partial approval of its labor reform project, which includes significant changes to severance pay calculations.

Feb 12 • 12:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: how work, vacations, and layoffs are regulated in different countries

Argentina's Congress discusses a national labor reform bill that will change regulations on work hours, vacations, severance pay, and union contributions.

Feb 11 • 19:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: The Severance Pay Given to Peter Mandelson Under Scrutiny, Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer Resigns

The British government is investigating the severance pay awarded to Peter Mandelson following his dismissal as ambassador due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lord Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link

Lord Mandelson is being urged to return his severance pay after being dismissed amid allegations of sharing government information with Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 8 • 06:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Democratic Party: ‘Kwak Sang-do’s son’s 5 billion won severance pay is a free pass for dad... Young people are angry’

The Democratic Party criticized a court's not guilty ruling regarding Kwak Sang-do's son's alleged bribery, calling it a shocking decision that disregards public sense and legal feelings.

Feb 7 • 03:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

“Now, bribes are severance pay”... The aftermath of the acquittal of ‘Kwak Sang-do's son receiving 5 billion won’

The South Korean court's acquittal of Kwak Sang-do's son, who was accused of receiving 5 billion won in bribes under the guise of severance pay from private contractors, has sparked public outrage over the ruling's legitimacy.

Feb 6 • 08:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Supreme Court Rules 'Performance Bonuses Must Be Included in Severance Pay' Leading to Lawsuits by Samsung Electronics Retirees

Following a Supreme Court ruling that performance bonuses should be included in calculating severance pay, several retirees from Samsung Electronics have filed lawsuits to recalculate their severance based on this decision.

Feb 5 • 03:37 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
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

How much severance will Real pay Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid has parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, who will receive a substantial severance package following the team's loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercup final.

Jan 12 • 17:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Holidays, Benefits, and Severance Pay: The Inps Guide for 2025 Adjustments

The Inps circular 156 dated December 30, 2025, serves as a guide for employers on managing payroll adjustments for the year 2025, detailing deadlines and common issues related to salary variables, unused vacation, fringe benefits, and severance pay.

Jan 3 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From the cut of the income tax to the tacit approval of the Severance Pay. All the measures of the labor maneuver

The article discusses the debate surrounding the 22 billion euro budget maneuver in Italy, highlighting tensions among coalition partners and key measures affecting workers, including a reduction in income tax (Irpef).

Dec 30 • 10:50 UTC

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