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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Like battery hens’: ATO’s outsourced debt collectors face much worse conditions than those in public service, former staff say

Former employees of the ATO's private debt collectors describe significantly worse conditions and compensation compared to public service employees, leading to high turnover and impact on taxpayer assistance.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

There is no such thing as voluntary 'free labor' [Because]

A report highlights the exploitation of cleaning workers in Seoul who are required to work hours beyond their contracted times without proper compensation, leading to significant issues in labor rights.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vesa's carpet soaked in urine - That's where the battle began

Vesa Pohjanen from Oulu recounts how his carpet got soaked in urine due to a mistake by home care workers, leading to an unexpected dispute over compensation.

Mar 17 • 17:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After a 24-hour strike, urban cleaning workers resume activities in Baixada Santista

Urban cleaning workers in Baixada Santista, Brazil, will restart their activities following a 24-hour strike over transparency and compensation issues related to their results participation program.

Mar 17 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

March 25: How those who work are compensated

The article outlines the laws regarding compensation for workers during the national holiday of March 25 in Greece.

Mar 16 • 10:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Court condemns Bosch to pay R$ 12.2 million for fraud in work inspections

The Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region has ordered Bosch to pay R$ 12.2 million in damages due to fraud in labor inspections affecting multiple workers.

Mar 13 • 17:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Compensation Order for Four Manufacturers in Asbestos Lawsuit: 240 Million Yen to Construction Workers

Four manufacturers have been ordered to pay a total of 240 million yen in compensation to construction workers and their families affected by asbestos-related diseases.

Mar 13 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: they are already looking for workers for the June elections and paying up to $240 a day

California is recruiting temporary workers for the upcoming gubernatorial primary elections, offering compensation of up to $240 per day.

Mar 11 • 08:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Education Workers in Rio Branco Protest for Salary Increase

Education professionals in Rio Branco protested on Tuesday morning demanding a salary increase and revisions to their compensation plan.

Mar 10 • 15:15 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns company for work analogous to slavery and determines collective compensation of R$ 100,000 in MT

A construction company in Brazil has been fined R$ 100,000 for subjecting workers to conditions analogous to slavery, with five employees, including a pregnant woman and a child, rescued from exploitative labor conditions.

Mar 9 • 19:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral Permit: What It Is, How to Request It, and How It Is Compensated

This article explains what the electoral permit is for workers involved in elections in Italy, how to apply for it, and the compensation process.

Mar 9 • 19:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Government contradicts Supreme Court ruling... "Cambodian workers cannot claim state compensation"

The South Korean government has submitted a court document claiming that Cambodian migrant workers cannot seek state compensation, contradicting a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Mar 8 • 08:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation Established a Principle of 'Refraining from Appeal' in Case of Losing Industrial Accident Lawsuits

The Korea Workers' Compensation Corporation decided not to appeal when losing lawsuits filed by workers or their families related to industrial injuries, in order to expedite support for victims.

Mar 8 • 03:22 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Voluntary part-time work should not be rewarded

The article discusses the implications of changing overtime pay practices for part-time employees in Norway, spotlighting a recent court case that underscores entitlement to overtime compensation.

Mar 7 • 18:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Walmart is accused of defrauding workers for $100 million: the plan for refunding the money

Walmart has been accused of defrauding workers for $100 million and plans to initiate transfers to affected individuals as part of its compensation efforts.

Mar 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Workers at top 20 US low-wage firms rely on public assistance, report says

A new report reveals that many employees at top US corporations depend on public assistance due to low wages, highlighting a significant disparity between their earnings and rising CEO compensation.

Mar 4 • 13:00 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sileoni: "Banks must reduce loan rates"

Lando Maria Sileoni calls for banks to lower loan interest rates amidst profitable years, advocating for better compensation for workers and more accessible loans for businesses and families.

Mar 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

STTK: The employee earns the CEO's daily wage in one and a half months

A recent report reveals that Finnish employees need to work 46 days to earn the daily wage of a CEO, highlighting ongoing disparities in income development between corporate leaders and workers.

Mar 3 • 05:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Steak 'n Shake sparks online debate with 21-cent bitcoin bonus for workers: 'This is the way'

Steak 'n Shake is introducing a 21-cent bitcoin bonus for hourly employees, sparking significant online debate about the initiative's implications.

Mar 3 • 00:36 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
🇧🇷 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Duration of compensation, support... Here’s what will change for you with the agreement on mutual terminations

An agreement on mutual terminations reduces compensation duration for employees, impacting the attractiveness of amicable contract terminations.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Italian woman awarded compensation after breaking ankle while working from home

An Italian woman received compensation after a court ruled in her favor for an ankle injury sustained while working from home.

Feb 26 • 15:04 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Weather-related workplace injuries 40% higher than last winter: WCB Nova Scotia

Winter weather-related workplace injuries in Nova Scotia have increased by 40% compared to last year, as reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

Feb 24 • 16:52 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
🇦🇷 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
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Pam plans a radical operation: Aims to revolutionize the status of part-time workers

Pam aims to transform the status of part-time workers in response to a landmark ruling in Denmark that requires overtime compensation for hours worked beyond contract agreements.

Feb 6 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘I reclaimed over £12,000 from my employer after using quick holiday pay trick’

A woman in Scotland successfully reclaimed over £12,000 in unpaid holiday pay through a straightforward verification process, highlighting that many workers may be entitled to similar compensation.

Feb 5 • 04:58 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Supreme Court compels the Government to pay butane delivery workers

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Government must create regulations to provide economic compensation for butane delivery workers within six months.

Jan 15 • 12:32 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

The Supreme Court ordered SPP to pay millions in compensation for Ducký's promissory notes. The gas workers refuse to settle.

The Supreme Court has ordered the state gas company SPP to pay over 14 million euros, plus interest and fees potentially totaling up to 40 million euros, to a Cypriot shell company, which SPP plans to appeal against, claiming the decision is scandalous.

Jan 12 • 16:48 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Significant changes for workers in Germany: The abolition of one type of sick leave is proposed

High rates of sick leave in Germany have prompted the head of the German Employers' Association to call for a fundamental reform of the sick leave compensation system, proposing the elimination of sick leave certificates issued by phone.

Jan 1 • 19:25 UTC

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