Four-day working week implemented in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has officially adopted a four-day working week as a measure to address the ongoing oil crisis exacerbated by the effects of war.
Impact of War: Four-Day Working Week in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day working week due to fuel scarcity exacerbated by the ongoing war in West Asia.
Four-Day Working Week in Sri Lanka Due to Oil Crisis
Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day working week in response to an ongoing oil crisis exacerbated by the impacts of war.
This is the undoubtedly best remote working day, according to Finns
A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Finns work remotely at least once a week, with Friday being the most preferred day for remote work.
Amid Mortozov Grew Up Next to Iran. This Week an Iranian Missile Ended His Life at a Construction Site in Yehud
Amid Mortozov, who lived near Iran for 21 years before moving to Israel, was killed by an Iranian missile while working at a construction site in Yehud.
London tube drivers to strike across 12 days in spring, says RMT
London Underground drivers are set to strike for 12 days this spring in protest against proposed changes to their working week.
Stubb to Visit London Next Week
President Alexander Stubb of Finland will be visiting London next week as part of a working visit.
The days that are not worked during Holy Week
Holy Week is an important liturgical event for Catholics, commemorating the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with specific non-working days established in Ecuador for 2026.
Gyeonggi Province โProves Effectiveness of 4.5-Day Work Week... Productivity Up 2.1%โ
Gyeonggi Province has reported a 2.1% increase in productivity following the implementation of a 4.5-day work week trial, reversing concerns about reduced working hours leading to decreased output.
Proposal to Reduce Foreign Students' Working Hours by Half
Lithuanian officials are proposing to reduce the maximum working hours for foreign students from 40 to 20 hours per week as part of legislation aimed at strengthening control over their employment.
Australia introduces mandatory smart working for two days a week
Australia is set to implement a law mandating remote work for employees two days a week, which has garnered enthusiasm from workers but concern from management.
69 hours of work per week: feeling "exploited", undocumented employees occupy a Parisian hair salon
A group of undocumented workers occupied a Paris hair salon to protest against their working conditions, including excessive hours and illegal practices by their employer.
17-Year-Old from the Farm Celebrates First Week in Medical School at Federal University
Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student, celebrates his first week at the Federal University of Tocantins after overcoming various challenges while working in agriculture.
Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister
Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Reduction of working hours to 40 hours a week could increase business costs by up to R$ 267 billion per year, says CNI
The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry estimates that reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours could raise formal employee costs by R$ 178.2 billion to R$ 267.2 billion annually.
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.
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.
Doctors are called to strike all this week: how does it affect patients?
Doctors across Spain are on strike this week advocating for better working conditions and a separate status from other healthcare workers, with minimum services ensuring urgent procedures are maintained.
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.
Morena and allies accelerate efforts to pass electoral reform next week
Morena and its allies are working to achieve a consensus on an electoral reform proposal to be voted on next week per President Claudia Sheinbaum's directive.
City Hall of Joรฃo Pessoa declares optional point after Muriรงocas and Carnival 2026
The City Hall of Joรฃo Pessoa has declared optional working days following the Muriรงocas do Miramar parade and during Carnival week in 2026.
PAN and PRI support two days of rest and five days of work in 40-hour Reform
The PAN and PRI parliamentary groups in the Mexican Senate propose a work reform allowing two days off for every five working days as part of discussions to reduce the working week from 48 to 40 hours.
A Monday Without a Strike at the Louvre, but Unions Call for a New General Assembly
The Louvre had no strike on Monday, but unions have called for a new general assembly next week to address deteriorating working conditions.
Labor Dispute in Healthcare: Why There Will Be Strikes in Clinics This Week
Healthcare workers in Munich are set to strike again due to increasing workloads and insufficient staffing affecting patient care and hospital operations.
Work more? More than every second German prefers to work less than 35 hours
A recent survey reveals that more than half of Germans prefer working less than 35 hours a week, despite economic warnings from business leaders.
Fuel prices stable in Riga, rise in Tallinn and Vilnius
Fuel prices in Riga remained stable, while gasoline prices increased in Tallinn and Vilnius by the end of the working week.
Work more? More than every second German wants to work less than 35 hours
A majority of Germans oppose working 48 hours a week according to a survey, with more than half preferring to work less than 35 hours.
"Less gorilla": in a race against time, the CGT aims to stop six key articles of the labor reform
The labor union CGT is working to prevent the passage of six crucial articles in a labor reform proposal that is close to securing votes for approval next week.
These are jobs: A plumber in Spain earns 12,500 a month with 16 working days
A plumber in Spain revealed he made 37,000 euros in the last quarter by working just four days a week.
Public Service: This provision used by some local authorities to work less than 35 hours a week
The Minister of Public Service, David Amiel, has pledged to work on harmonizing 'special leave authorizations' that allow certain local authorities to bypass the legal working hours.
Fires in Argentine Patagonia burned nearly 15,000 hectares of land in a week
Forest fires in Argentine Patagonia have devastated nearly 15,000 hectares of vegetation with hundreds of firefighters and volunteers working to contain the blazes.
The City Council of Madrid will demolish the shanties near Ventas next week
The City Council of Madrid plans to demolish the shanty settlement near Ventas next week, with social services working to provide alternatives for the homeless in that area.
Flu more than ever: Season started earlier, hospitals are getting fuller
During the 2025/2026 flu season in Croatia, a total of 33,945 cases were reported as of January 4, 2026, with 4,174 new cases registered in the first week of the year, attributed to the reduced number of working days rather than a real decrease in flu spread.
Pension boost set for people working just 15 hours a week
The UK Government's auto-enrolment pension policy now allows individuals working just 15 hours a week at the National Living Wage to start pension savings.
You no longer have to do this job due to technology: You will save up to 20 hours a week
Technology allows individuals to save up to 20 hours a week by taking over household chores that disproportionately affect women, according to a European study on working conditions.