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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Conveyor Belt Should Have Stopped [Because]

A Vietnamese migrant worker, Nguyen Van Tuan, tragically lost his life while working on an overloaded conveyor belt in Icheon, South Korea, raising questions about safety and labor conditions for migrant workers.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bฤ…k: The reform of the National Labor Inspectorate addresses real problems in the labor market

Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bฤ…k supports the recently passed reform of the National Labor Inspectorate, highlighting its role in addressing real labor market issues.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Bloodstained Breadโ€™... I Bled When I Was 20 Years Old 13 Years Ago [Voice of 6411]

In a personal account, a former SPC worker recounts the harsh working conditions and injuries faced during her employment at the SPC Samlip factory in Korea.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Sick leave certificates, the tightening of medical visits: beware of these hours if you don't want to risk your job

Employees must be available at home during designated hours when on sick leave, or risk disciplinary actions from their employer.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family of worker killed by the dictatorship will receive certificate with real cause of death after 50 years

The family of Manoel Fiel Filho, a worker who died under the dictatorship in Brazil, will finally receive a death certificate that reflects the true cause of his death, 50 years later.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

She refused a breathalyzer test at work, was fired, and the Justice ordered her to be compensated with more than 45 thousand dollars

An Australian company was ordered to compensate a worker with $45,000 after she was fired for refusing to undergo a breathalyzer test at work.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF decision denies CLT to masonry worker and allows pejotization; what could change in Justice?

A recent decision by Brazil's Supreme Court regarding pejotization has reignited discussions about workers' rights and employment contracts.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO โŸฉ The court has made a decision regarding the Ukrainian construction worker who was trapped under a concrete panel

A court has ruled on the case concerning the death of Ukrainian construction worker Anatoli, who was killed when a concrete panel fell on him during construction work in Viimsi.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Sykehuset Innlandet must reimburse 190,023 kroner in overtime payment to employee

Sykehuset Innlandet is required to pay back 190,023 kroner in overtime compensation to a healthcare worker after a court ruling upheld her claims.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police raid Chosun Ilbo headquarters over false report allegations regarding Yang Hwae-dong's self-immolation

The police have conducted a raid on the headquarters of Chosun Ilbo to investigate allegations of false reporting regarding the self-immolation of construction worker Yang Hwae-dong.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 Deaths in One Year at Daebul Industrial Complex... Labor Rights Groups Start One-Person Protests

Labor rights organizations are protesting to urge action after a series of industrial accidents and worker rights violations in Jeonnam, South Korea, which have resulted in numerous fatalities.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Chefs Confronting the Lack of Staff in Hospitality: 'If a Job Only Gives You a Salary at the End of the Month, It Makes You a Slave'

The lack of staff in the hospitality sector in Spain is a significant concern, exacerbated by the pandemic and leading to the departure of around 70,000 workers since early 2023.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The reason a junior sewing worker wrote the biography of Jeon Tae-il... 'I hope a Day for Workers can be established'

A group of sewing workers gathered to write excerpts from the biography of Jeon Tae-il, highlighting ongoing struggles for fair labor conditions in South Korea.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Unemployment, when you are entitled even if you resigned

A worker who resigns due to the employer's failure to pay contributions is entitled to receive unemployment benefits, according to a recent ruling by Italy's Supreme Court.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Do you have to work on March 16? Double or triple pay for working that Monday? What the Federal Labor Law says

March 16 is a mandatory holiday in Mexico, leading to confusion among workers about their pay if they are required to work.

Mar 15 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

$30 Hourly Wage: New York and Mamdani's Plan to Double Payments for These Workers

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is proposing a gradual increase of the minimum wage to $30 per hour by 2030, aiming to double the current $17 hourly rate for workers.

Mar 14 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The secret plans of the National Coalition Party revealed โ€“ This would change in the labor market

The National Coalition Party in Finland is preparing labor market goals focused on increasing local agreements and removing an employer's obligation to rehire laid-off employees.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Young migrant worker dies in industrial accident in Buan... Labor community demands thorough investigation

A young migrant worker died in an industrial accident in Buan, prompting calls from the labor union for a thorough investigation and preventive measures.

Mar 13 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

The murky waters of Australia's cruise ship labour laws

Allegations regarding poor working conditions for Carnival cruise ship workers in Australia have resurfaced, highlighting ongoing concerns about labor laws governing the industry.

Mar 12 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

One can call investors "modern slaveholders"

Hjรกlmar Friรฐriksson was acquitted in Landsrรฉttur from the claims of three investors regarding his comments on the death of a Polish worker during a fire in Reykjavรญk.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas approved changes to the Labor Code after initial presentation

The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, approved changes to the Labor Code aimed at enhancing worker protection and empowering unions and employers in negotiations.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Overtime Possible in Task-Based Working Time System

The article discusses the increasing adoption of a task-based working time system in corporate environments, particularly in remote work settings, and the concerns surrounding overtime compensation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company is sentenced to pay pension and compensation to worker for work-related illness in RO

A cleaning company was ordered to pay a monthly pension and damages to an employee who developed health issues related to work in Porto Velho.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

FATE: the union pushes for a law to reopen, and the company warned the Government about the safety of the radioactive material at the plant

The SUTNA union is advocating for legislation to reopen a FATE plant while the company alerts the government about potential safety risks pertaining to radioactive materials due to ongoing worker occupation.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the workday of medical technologists and driver rest periods are set

New regulations in Ecuador adjust the weekly work schedule for medical technologists while maintaining special provisions for workers under specific agreements.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota Dem suggests studying โ€˜benefit of shopliftingโ€™ in committee clash, then says it was sarcasm

Minnesota State Rep. Dave Pinto faced backlash after suggesting a study on the 'benefits of shoplifting' during a legislative hearing, which he later claimed was intended as sarcasm.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Meeting with union leadership on Thursday

A meeting with union leadership is scheduled for Thursday.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How Much Does a Metallurgical Worker Earn in March 2026

In March 2026, metallurgical workers in Argentina will receive a salary increase along with a fixed payment of $35,000.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After That Night [Why]

The article reflects on the life of a ride-hailing worker named 'ํ˜•๋‹˜' who was critically injured by a drunk driver while waiting for a call, highlighting the harsh realities faced by gig economy workers.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Worker strikes spread in Egypt despite the risk of dismissal or detention

Workers in Egypt are increasingly striking due to rising prices and a decline in living standards, demanding the implementation of a minimum wage.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan Subway Union Moves to Collective Negotiation with Primary Contractors

The Busan subway workers' union is demanding collective negotiations with the primary contractor, Busan Transportation Corporation, to improve working conditions as the 'Yellow Envelope Law' comes into effect.

Mar 8 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ministries are making a law that changes nothing in Estonia

Estonian ministries are drafting two new laws affecting platform workers, but significant changes seem unlikely as companies may circumvent potential requirements.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Strong demand from all government parties: The proposal on fixed-term contracts needs to be returned for further preparation

Political women's organizations in Finland are demanding that the government's proposal for easing fixed-term employment contracts be revised, citing concerns over worker rights.

Mar 7 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Absenteeism, work, and the right to health

The article discusses the debate on absenteeism in the workplace and the responsibilities of employers regarding worker health and welfare in Spain.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon's Emotional Reunion with โ€˜Filipino Workerโ€™ 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 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Attention Arizona: these are the new official recommendations on heat risks in workplaces

Arizona is implementing new official recommendations to protect workers from extreme heat exposure in various outdoor sectors.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 Workers Died in 14 Months at Daebul Industrial Complex... "The Death March Must Stop"

A foreign worker died at the Daebul National Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do, leading to renewed criticism of safety practices in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
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

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