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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violanta: 'Closure' at the fatal factory - 'The licensing process must be followed again'

The regional governor of Thessaly has ordered a temporary closure of the Violanta factory in Trikala following a fatal explosion that killed five female workers, necessitating a full compliance with licensing procedures before it can resume operations.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: Temporary shutdown of the factory decided by the Thessaly Region

The Thessaly Regional Governor has ordered a temporary shutdown of the Violanta A.E. factory following a deadly explosion.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for entrepreneurs in Florida: a new law proposes changes in the minimum wage for workers

A proposed law in Florida aims to introduce temporary opt-out provisions for the minimum wage, targeting specific groups and sparking debate over employee protections versus flexibility for businesses.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

VioLanta: Temporary 'lockdown' of the second factory – 'We believe there is an immediate risk to the safety of the facilities and the workers'

The operation of the 'Vitafree' industry at the second factory of 'VioLanta' in Greece has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns.

Feb 16 β€’ 20:25 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court prohibits the municipality of MG from hiring temporary workers for permanent positions

The court has barred the municipality of Carmo do ParanaΓ­ba from making irregular temporary hires for positions that should be permanent, citing violations of public selection processes.

Feb 13 β€’ 18:21 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Alberta pauses health-care coverage change for some international work permit holders

The Alberta government has temporarily halted a policy that would cut health coverage for certain temporary foreign workers, following public and employer concerns.

Feb 10 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Circular Migration, the Government's Offer

Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a circular migration program aimed at providing safe and legal temporary labor opportunities abroad, starting with the selection of 150 workers for agricultural jobs in Florida this February.

Feb 7 β€’ 00:12 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Ecuador will select 150 workers for temporary agricultural employment in the United States

The Ecuadorian government announced an expansion of the Circular Migration Program, allowing 150 citizens to work legally in Florida's agricultural sector under H-2 visa conditions beginning in February.

Feb 5 β€’ 15:14 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Who is more on sick leave? Temporary incapacity by age and autonomous community

The article discusses the significant increase in temporary incapacity among workers aged 25 to 35, rising by 67%, compared to a 43% increase among those aged 55 to 65, raising concerns among employers, unions, and the government.

Feb 5 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anxiety disorders become the main cause of temporary disability leave among workers in RJ

In 2025, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks emerged as the leading causes of temporary disability leave for workers in Rio de Janeiro, with over 16,000 cases registered.

Feb 3 β€’ 07:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
Crime & Justice

The Labor Court concludes: The state did not underpay its corona substitutes

The Labor Court has ruled that the state did not underpay its temporary corona workers, amidst accusations of wage dumping during the pandemic.

Feb 2 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

"I have managed to hire two girls, but I need more": how Julio Iglesias recruited domestic workers

The article discusses the informal methods Julio Iglesias used to recruit domestic workers for his mansion in Punta Cana, highlighting the use of temporary Instagram ads with catchy names to attract candidates.

Jan 14 β€’ 22:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Temporary workers with better protection? Employers' costs under expert scrutiny

Experts assess the impact of a proposed law aimed at enhancing the protection of temporary workers, which seeks to reduce pay discrimination and equalize access to benefits.

Dec 30 β€’ 14:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Spain hires 25% more temporary immigrants who then return to their countries

Spain has increased its recruitment of temporary foreign workers by 25% in 2025, enabling the hiring of 25,767 seasonal workers who return to their home countries after their contracts end.

Dec 29 β€’ 14:33 UTC

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