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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company should not be compensated for worker to have a dignified working hours, says secretary

Brazil's National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron opposes any form of compensation to companies for abolishing the 6x1 work schedule, emphasizing that workers' rights are inherent and should not require indemnification.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves project to reduce work hours to 40 by 2030

Mexico has approved a bill to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, amidst concerns about work-life balance and high informal employment rates.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Law for medical postgraduate studies

The article discusses the troubling conditions faced by medical postgraduate students in Ecuador, particularly those who are self-funded and have to manage excessive work hours without proper compensation.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: Work stoppage of STASY on Saturday, February 28 – How ISAP will operate

On Saturday, February 28, STASY will participate in a work stoppage to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic Tempi accident, with adjusted operating hours for the ISAP metro line.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Government allows demanding more working hours from children

The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico, known for long working hours among OECD countries, approves gradual reduction of work hours to 40 hours a week by 2030

Mexico has approved a plan to gradually reduce the maximum work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, marking a historic change in labor policy.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves reduction of working hours to 40 hours per week

Mexico has approved a law to gradually reduce the weekly working hours from 48 to 40 by 2030, benefiting around 13.4 million workers.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

After ten hours of work, the meeting of the Riga City Council was interrupted

The Riga City Council's meeting was paused after approximately ten hours, with plans to reconvene the following day.

Feb 25 • 19:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Morena 'doesn't know how to work harder': initiative for deputies to work 48 hours a week rejected

A proposal from Movimiento Ciudadano for deputies to work a 48-hour week was rejected by the Morena party during discussions on labor reforms in Mexico.

Feb 25 • 18:51 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga City Council Meeting Interrupted After 10 Hours of Work

The Riga City Council meeting was interrupted after deputies bickered over various issues, including the restructuring of educational institutions and the closing of kindergartens.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslofjord Tunnel closed due to smoke development in truck

The Oslofjord Tunnel is closed in both directions due to smoke originating from a truck, with an anticipated closure of around two hours.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The six years of Yolanda Díaz at the head of the Ministry of Labor: from the collapse of temporality to the increases in the minimum wage

Yolanda Díaz has led the Ministry of Labor in Spain for six years, achieving significant agreements with labor unions but facing challenges such as the failure to pass a law on reducing work hours.

Feb 25 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I haven't had breakfast or lunch for work': firefighters have spent nearly 16 hours evacuating flood victims in Milagro

Firefighters in Milagro, Ecuador, have been laboring for nearly 16 hours to evacuate families affected by severe flooding caused by recent rains.

Feb 24 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tocantins government opens selection process to hire specialist doctors with salaries up to R$ 22,500

The Tocantins government in Brazil has initiated a selection process to hire specialist doctors for its healthcare facilities, offering salaries ranging from R$ 7,500 to R$ 22,500 based on work hours.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The birthday 'striptease' of a councilwoman from San Luis Potosí that sparked outrage

A councilwoman from the Green Party in San Luis Potosí, Rosa María Huerta, faced backlash after celebrating her birthday with a striptease performance in her office during work hours.

Feb 24 • 10:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Significant shortcomings in the working conditions of berry pickers

A recent report highlights major deficiencies in the working conditions of berry pickers in Finland, particularly regarding wages, working hours, and travel reimbursements.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Seven million a month for the metro until 2 AM. And work begins on the M1 in Baggio

Milan's city council is considering extending metro hours to 2 AM on weekends, with projected costs between 6-7 million euros monthly, stressing the need for state funding to support this initiative.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Does the Brazilian Work Less? I Went to Check the Data and the Conversation is Far from a Conclusion; See Video

A discussion about whether Brazilians work less than others leads to nuanced conclusions based on extensive data analysis.

Feb 24 • 00:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alckmin responds to Skaf from Fiesp, stating that reducing work hours is a global trend

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin affirmed that reducing work hours is a global trend driven by automation, responding to Fiesp's Skaf who suggested delaying discussions on the topic until after elections.

Feb 23 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Commerce and services have 90% of workers with hours exceeding 40 hours, says sector

A study indicates that reducing the work week from 44 to 40 hours would impact over 90% of retail and service workers in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 22:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Will working less save you or sink you?

The article discusses the implications of reducing work hours in Brazil, raising concerns about the potential unintended consequences of such a policy change amid an election year.

Feb 23 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Minister: 'Two extra hours that could be increased can be paid in money or with time'

The Ecuadorian Labor Minister announced a proposal that allows for two additional working hours to be compensated either financially or with time off, clarifying that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged.

Feb 23 • 16:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Four out of ten overtime hours go unpaid and save companies 3.243 billion a year

A report reveals that 40% of overtime hours worked remain unpaid, leading to significant savings for companies.

Feb 23 • 12:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Working 65 Hours a Week for Over 8 Months... Ministry of Labor Identifies Chronic Violations of Unlimited Overtime

The Ministry of Labor has discovered widespread violations of labor laws in manufacturing facilities, where employees consistently work over the legal limit of 52 hours per week, especially in night shifts.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

A technical look at the reduction of the workday

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Brazil concerning the potential reduction of the workweek, weighing societal benefits against economic concerns.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Readers comment on global workday study

A study indicates that Brazilian workers work less than the global average, sparking discussions on work hours and commuting times.

Feb 22 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta says that the rapporteur for the 6x1 scale in the CCJ will be appointed at the beginning of the week

Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, announced that a rapporteur for the proposed constitutional amendment on work hours will be appointed early this week.

Feb 22 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Section in Serra de São Vicente (MT) will be closed for rock blasting; see times

A section of Serra de São Vicente in Brazil will be closed for two hours on Monday for rock blasting as part of road maintenance work.

Feb 22 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centerview Ends Process on Analyst’s Need for 8 Hours of Sleep

Centerview Partners has settled a lawsuit with a former analyst who claimed she was fired after requesting to get 8 to 9 hours of sleep each night.

Feb 22 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians Work Less Than the Global Average; See Rankings

A recent survey reveals that Brazilians worked an average of 40.1 hours weekly, which is less than the global average of 42.7 hours.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians Approach World Standard of Working Hours, Shows Unprecedented Survey

A new survey reveals that Brazilian workers are nearing the global average in terms of hours worked, highlighting shifting labor dynamics.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sleeping When the Sun Rises: Three Stories to Understand What It’s Like to Work When Everyone is Resting

The article describes the unique experiences of individuals who work during the night while the city sleeps, highlighting their challenges and connections to family.

Feb 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Proposal adjusting working hours is not in force, said the Minister of Labor

Ecuador's Minister of Labor, Harold Burbano, confirmed that the recent proposal to adjust working hours allowing for up to twelve hours of work in a day is not currently in effect.

Feb 20 • 20:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate on Working Hours: So these are the people who contribute too little???

The debate on work ethic in Germany intensifies as political factions clash over perceptions of work performance and economic efficiency.

Feb 20 • 15:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Private Elementary School Teacher's Suicide Recognized as Work-related Accident; Judgment Changed, Break Time Almost 'Zero' Recognized

The Japanese government has recognized the suicide of a private school teacher as a work-related accident due to excessive working hours and inadequate break times.

Feb 20 • 10:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Review of Discretionary Labor System: 'Pressing the Growth Switch'

Japan's Prime Minister announced a review of the discretionary labor system in his policy speech, emphasizing the need for flexible working arrangements amid concerns about long working hours.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Career Question: "Those who only work 15 hours cannot expect to make a career out of it"

A discussion in Germany reveals that part-time work is losing acceptance, as employees worry that reduced hours could hinder career advancement and salary growth.

Feb 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Labor issues agreement regulating special shifts and work hours

The Ministry of Labor in Ecuador issued a ministerial agreement for regulating the authorization process of special work shifts and hours.

Feb 19 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Argentina has a general strike against the labor reform of Javier Milei

On November 19, Argentina experienced its fourth general strike against President Javier Milei's controversial labor reform, which aims to change work hours and employment laws.

Feb 19 • 11:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Kano grants civil servants one-hour work reduction

The Kano State Government has approved a one-hour reduction in working hours for civil servants during Ramadan 1447AH.

Feb 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Jigawa shortens work hours for civil servants

The Jigawa State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants during the Ramadan period to accommodate the fasting schedule.

Feb 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

With Albares and within 48 hours, express accreditation for the new US ambassador, who warns: 'I will work to achieve the goal of 5% of spending on Defense'

The new US ambassador to Spain, Benjamín León, has swiftly presented his credentials, highlighting a focus on increasing defense spending to 5%.

Feb 18 • 12:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

What happened in La Plata: his house was robbed, he went to the police station to file a report, and was robbed again on the way

A resident of Villa Castells, La Plata, experienced two burglaries within 24 hours—first while away for work and again on the way to report the incident.

Feb 17 • 20:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Giant fire at Multicomercio: firefighters conclude operations after 130 hours of continuous work

Firefighters in Guayaquil concluded their operations after battling a large fire at the Multicomercio complex for 130 hours.

Feb 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debate on Working Hours: Is there a Parallel World of Mini-Jobbers?

The debate over part-time work has spotlighted mini-jobs, which some argue have created a 'parallel world of work.'

Feb 17 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reducing work hours to 36 could shrink GDP by 6.2%, but unions expect compensation for losses

A proposal to reduce the maximum working hours in Brazil from 44 to 36 hours a week could shrink the GDP by 6.2%, though unions believe the losses will be offset by increased consumption and productivity.

Feb 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Firefighters plan to conclude operations after 86 hours of work in Multicomercio building fire

Ecuador's firefighters anticipate concluding their work at the fire site of the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil after 86 hours of effort.

Feb 16 • 21:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Civil servants in Greenland get the same terms as in Denmark

Around 230 civil servants in Greenland will now work under the same conditions as their colleagues in Denmark, including reduced working hours and improved benefits.

Feb 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Kersti Kaljulaid, the childcare system should also take later working hours into account

Kersti Kaljulaid argues that Estonia's childcare system should be more flexible to accommodate varying work schedules for parents.

Feb 16 • 12:45 UTC

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