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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Agreement Reached on the Closure of GM Korea's Direct Service Centers, but Conflict Lingers

GM Korea and its labor union have reached an agreement regarding the closure of direct service centers, reducing operations in three specific locations, but underlying tensions remain as the company's future evaluations could lead to further closures.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will reinforce the protection of workers against asbestos following Brussels' reprimand

The Spanish government will enhance safety regulations for workers exposed to asbestos in response to a reprimand from Brussels regarding delays in implementing European directives on this hazardous material.

Mar 10 • 04:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Emotional Reunion with ‘Filipino Worker’ He Defended 34 Years Ago...Assisted with Industrial Accident Compensation

President Yoon met with Filipino worker Ariel Galac, whom he defended as a human rights lawyer 34 years ago, during his visit to the Philippines, reflecting on the changes in labor compensation laws since their case.

Mar 4 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the court's decision that determined a compensation of R$ 5,000 after a domestic worker worked up to 15 hours a day

A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, was awarded R$ 5,000 in compensation after working excessively long hours, infringing on her rights to rest and leisure.

Feb 28 • 09:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Domestic worker compensated after working 64 hours a week and having her rest and leisure affected in BA

A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, has won R$ 5,000 in compensation after the court ruled her excessive 64-hour work week violated her rights to rest and leisure.

Feb 27 • 19:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Payments Declared Invalid by the Government are Now to Be Made - Settlement Reached with Construction Asbestos Victims

The Japanese government has agreed to compensate a construction worker who was exposed to asbestos, settling a lawsuit that challenged the rejection of his compensation claim.

Feb 27 • 02:35 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

Court denies compensation to worker assaulted with hoe by colleague in the coastal area of SP

A Brazilian court ruled against a public servant seeking damages after being assaulted with a hoe by a coworker, stating the violence was unrelated to their professional relationship.

Feb 20 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Deputy Defended Labor Reform and Tailhade Accused Him of Denying Compensation to an Incapacitated Worker

Deputy Pablo Outes defended the government's labor reform, while Rodolfo Tailhade accused him of denying compensation to a disabled worker.

Feb 20 • 00:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oil worker won in court - receives millions in compensation and a permanent job

An oil worker has won a legal battle resulting in a permanent job and substantial compensation from Okea after being deemed illegally contracted for over four years.

Feb 16 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders

Bank executives' salaries have surged significantly, reflecting substantial profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest amidst a growing disparity between executive compensation and worker pay.

Feb 13 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: how much will a worker earn in case of illness or accident

A new labor reform in Argentina reduces paid leave periods and modifies compensation for workers in case of illness or accidents not related to work.

Feb 12 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Family of worker killed on Saudi World Cup site still waiting for compensation a year on

The family of Mohammad Arshad, a worker who died while building a stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, is still waiting for compensation nearly a year after the incident.

Feb 11 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Compensation for the Inhyeon-dong Fire Tragedy After 26 Years... Family Asks 'Why Was My Daughter Trapped by the Law?'

Incheon Jung-gu is set to amend a regulation to include late part-time worker Lee Ji-hye as eligible for compensation following the Inhyeon-dong fire tragedy, responding to a recommendation from the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

Feb 11 • 02:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Inhyeon-dong Fire Disaster’ Compensation: 17-Year-Old Not Recognized Due to Part-Time Status... Rights Commission Calls for System Improvement

The family of a 17-year-old girl who died in the Inhyeon-dong fire disaster but was denied victim status due to her part-time worker status is now eligible for compensation, as the National Rights Commission recommends revising relevant regulations.

Feb 9 • 08:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Now I am the boss": how is the new life of Víctor, the former rural worker who became famous after being dismissed without compensation

Víctor Díaz, a former rural worker from San Vicente, Buenos Aires, has transformed his life by starting his own business after a public dismissal that resonated with many.

Feb 5 • 17:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

He went to work remotely in Thailand, risking the company with a million penalty? There is a court ruling

A worker who left for remote work in Thailand without permission from his employer is suing for compensation after being dismissed without notice.

Feb 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Lazy employee is not 'heated' to work: He endlessly browses the internet, gets fired, and receives 40,000 euros in compensation

A court in Spain ruled that an employee's dismissal for excessive personal internet use was disproportionate, resulting in a compensation of 40,000 euros for the fired worker.

Feb 5 • 07:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Fired for taking 1.60 euros: compensated with 18 monthly salaries

A worker fired for taking 1.60 euros from a coffee machine was awarded compensation equivalent to 18 monthly salaries by the Brescia Court, which deemed the company's action disproportionate given his 14 years of service.

Jan 15 • 14:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Ambulance worker sacked after wife tried to kill boss in line for five-figure payout

An ambulance worker’s wife attempted to murder their boss, leading to her unfair dismissal from the NHS and a potential £14,000 compensation following an employment tribunal ruling.

Jan 7 • 21:30 UTC

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