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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'There goes the Brazilian worker,' architect vented while filming street cleaner working under rain

An architect's video of a street cleaner working in heavy rain in Palmas, Brazil, sparked social media discussions about labor visibility and appreciation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Milei achieves the largest labor reform in 50 years: cheaper layoffs and workdays of up to 12 hours

The Argentine government has passed a significant labor reform that lowers severance costs and extends work hours, prompting concerns over worker rights.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A constitutional lawyer warned about the biggest inconsistencies in the labor reform: "Everything is a big show"

Diego Armesto critiques Argentina's proposed labor reform as regressive and detrimental to private workers, stating it merely serves as a regulatory framework without creating jobs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 19:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Riders of Landini

The article critiques the CGIL union's stance on worker rights, comparing its practices unfavorably to those of corporations like Deliveroo.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Abolish the waiting day โ€“ an insult to us in care and welfare

A healthcare worker argues that the current waiting day policy financially penalizes staff for minor injuries, urging its abolition.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

State enterprises have taken a direction towards 'platform labor'

Estonian state enterprises are moving towards platform-based labor, shifting from traditional employment contracts to more flexible service contracts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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

Brazil's National Treasury Secretary Rogรฉrio 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 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Trial Against Horse Entrepreneur: Suspected of Drugging and Raping Employees

A trial against a horse entrepreneur in Sweden has begun, where he stands accused of drugging and raping employees who came to work for him.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Last-minute demand from the trade union movement to the government โ€“ The draft law must be withdrawn

Trade union confederations in Finland demand the withdrawal of a government proposal regarding the conditions of fixed-term employment contracts, citing inadequate preparation and problematic interpretations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is it correct to give the user complete authority to extend employment?" Application for unconstitutional judgment on the re-employment clause of the Employment Permit System

A Bangladeshi worker is challenging the constitutionality of South Korea's Employment Permit System after being denied a visa extension despite the employer's initial approval.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mechanic's Day: why it is celebrated on February 24 and the best phrases to share

Argentina commemorates Mechanic's Day on February 24 to honor the vital work of automotive mechanics and the historical significance of this date for worker rights.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News for California: The New Laws Signed by Gavin Newsom That Change Labor Rights

California is set to see a transformation in labor rights with new laws aimed at regulating workplace practices and enhancing worker protections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and rentersโ€™ protections

Reform UK has announced intentions to revoke key legislation related to workers' rights and tenant protections, drawing criticism from unions and renters' groups.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage 'mask off' as Reform offers lifeline to bad bosses and rogue landlords

Nigel Farage's political party, Reform, faces criticism for proposing the repeal of worker protections and tenant rights legislation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜The Prosecutor Causes Social Anxietyโ€™ - The Assertive Final Statement of Textile Worker Cha Eon-nyeon

Cha Eon-nyeon, a textile worker imprisoned for labor activism, made a powerful final statement illustrating the stark contrast between his life in prison and the poor living conditions of laborers outside.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PIP 2.0, or a rotten compromise? The Legislative Council of 'Rz' on the reform of labor inspection

The article discusses the PIP 2.0 reform proposed for labor inspections in Poland, questioning whether it represents a genuine improvement or merely a compromise with insufficient substance.

Feb 23 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Pepe รlvarez, against the employers: "They care a damn about workers' health"

Pepe รlvarez, the general secretary of UGT, criticized the CEOE's indifference toward worker health and safety during a speech in Mieres, emphasizing the urgent need for a new labor risk prevention law.

Feb 22 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is chased and threatened with death after refusing involvement with colleague at work

A woman was threatened with death by a co-worker after rejecting his advances, leading to a police investigation and subsequent search of the suspect's home in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Feb 20 โ€ข 22:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pregnant Woman Miscarriages While Fleeing Immigration Control... Human Rights Commission Says It's Human Rights Violation Without Employer's Consent

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] โ€˜Opposition to Slave-like Labor Reformโ€™โ€ฆ Argentine Labor Movement Protests

Protests against Argentine President Javier Milei's proposed labor reform aimed at boosting investment and economic recovery have erupted in Buenos Aires, with labor unions claiming it undermines worker rights.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

She was fired for having a coffee, and the court ruled in favor of the company

A German cleaning worker was fired for taking an unregistered coffee break, and the labor court upheld the dismissal based on breach of work obligations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Article 44 revived internal conflicts and the upcoming discussion in City and Province

The controversial Article 44 of the Labor Reform sparked tensions within Argentine politics, particularly with its amendments regarding worker benefits during illnesses or accidents.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Peronist governors rejected Javier Milei's labor reform

Peronist governors in Argentina are opposing President Javier Milei's proposed labor reform, arguing it threatens worker rights and protections.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Violand: 'Why employees gathered in support of the owner'

A group of employees from the biscuit manufacturer Violand held a gathering in support of their employer amidst ongoing legal proceedings against him, raising concerns about the organization of the protest by company management.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Concrete Truck Owners are Workers... 20-Year-Old Supreme Court Ruling Overturned

A recent ruling by the Seoul Administrative Court has declared that concrete truck drivers are considered workers under labor law, reversing a previous Supreme Court ruling from 20 years ago.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Mythical Construction of a Villain: The Worker

The article discusses the growing narrative around labor rights in Argentina, portraying workers as villains in a legal context.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Shelter "Safe House": Dozens of Employers Unfairly Exploit Ukrainian Refugees

A report reveals that many employers in Latvia exploit Ukrainian refugees, who face unfair labor practices and wage theft, according to the shelter organization "Safe House".

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

NGO denounces Labubu factory for exploiting workers in China and regulating bathroom breaks

A labor rights NGO has accused a factory producing Labubu toys in China of severe worker exploitation and violation of labor rights.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Swiggy delivery boy earned only 35 rupees for a 6.2 km delivery, reacted angrily

A video of a Swiggy delivery boy dragging a food bag on the street has gone viral, drawing attention to the low payment he received for a 6.2 km delivery.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court orders salary payment to 400 workers of environmental company in Suzano

A Brazilian labor court has ordered the payment of January salaries to around 400 workers at Renova Suzano Ambiental, following issues with wage delays and environmental service disruptions.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Conditions

Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Kerameos: The National Social Agreement provides the opportunity for salary and benefit increases

The National Social Agreement in Greece allows for easier collective labor agreements, potentially leading to increased wages and benefits for employees.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

London Bagel Museum CEO Charged... '15-Minute Wage Deduction for Being Late by One Minute and Working Over 52 Hours a Week'

The CEO of the London Bagel Museum has been criminally charged for violating labor laws regarding maximum working hours and wage deductions, following a controversy surrounding a young worker's suspected death from overwork.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Standing up for our workersโ€™: US unions raise thousands for victims of ICE crackdown

US labor unions are raising significant funds to support workers affected by intensified immigration enforcement, including a US citizen who faced an ICE attack.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon sends letter of apology to the family of deceased migrant worker Sok Heng: "I will remember Sok Heng's name"

Minister Kim Young-hoon assured the family of Sok Heng, a Cambodian migrant worker who tragically died in a greenhouse, that he would strive to improve labor conditions for foreign workers in South Korea.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos organizes assemblies in factories and in commerce for the 6x1 shift

Minister Guilherme Boulos is organizing worker assemblies across Brazil to advocate for the end of the 6x1 work schedule, which is a priority for President Lula.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง 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 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Supplementing the Basic Law for Workers Intensifies... Experts Say 'Fines Should Be Imposed to Enhance Effectiveness'

The South Korean government has initiated a public discussion to gather opinions on the Basic Law for Workers' Rights and the introduction of a worker presumptive system, emphasizing the need for fines to increase compliance.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"The abandonment of workers at Taekwang Industry for over 40 minutes at the chemical accident site is a clear murder"

An investigation reveals that a worker at Taekwang Industry in Ulsan was left unattended for over 40 minutes after being exposed to toxic substances, prompting calls for accountability from labor groups.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China calls on delivery, ride-hailing firms to respect gig-worker rights ahead of holiday

China's government has urged major logistics and ride-hailing companies to safeguard the rights of gig workers as the Lunar New Year approaches.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much does a call center worker earn in February 2026 and how is the hourly wage affected

A recent agreement between labor and management representatives in Argentina will increase call center workers' wages starting February 2026.

Feb 9 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Storm around Dino stores. The chain remains silent

Dino stores in Poland are facing allegations regarding worker rights violations, particularly concerning low temperatures in stores, prompting investigations by the National Labor Inspectorate.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Inhyeon-dong Fire Disasterโ€™ 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 โ€ข 08:37 UTC

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