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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‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Can someone be fired for having Nazi ideas?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding the potential dismissal of employees for holding Nazi beliefs, particularly outside of work hours, highlighting recent events in Charlottesville as a contextual example.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Employee Fired for Objecting to 'Recording Restriction Regulation'... Controversy Over Retaliatory Disciplinary Action at Saemaul Geumgo

An employee at Saemaul Geumgo was fired after challenging the legality of internal recording restrictions, raising concerns about potential retaliation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for California: what laws signed by Gavin Newsom took effect in February 2026

California's new laws taking effect in February 2026 focus on employee rights and workplace regulations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Yolanda Dรญaz, after announcing that she will not lead the left: 'We will continue gaining rights'

Yolanda Dรญaz, Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that she will not be a candidate for the left in the upcoming elections, while emphasizing her commitment to continue advocating for rights, particularly for transgender individuals in the workplace.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

World Bank: Complete Gender Equality in the Workplace Does Not Exist Anywhere in the World

A World Bank report reveals that even with gender equality laws in place, actual implementation is only about 50%, indicating significant ongoing barriers for women in the workforce.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Wรณjcik: Unacceptable Creativity in Punishment

The article discusses the legal boundaries regarding employer sanctions in labor law, specifically addressing the inappropriate interpretation and implementation of penalties by employers in Poland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Smart working, injured at home. Workplace accident recognized

A sixty-year-old woman from Padua, injured while working from home, has been recognized for a workplace accident and awarded compensations, marking a significant ruling for remote work rights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:49 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trans woman awarded R$ 45,000 after reporting discrimination at a government agency in Rio Branco: 'I felt coerced'

Natasha Silva, a trans woman, was awarded R$ 45,000 by the Labor Court after alleging discrimination in her workplace at the Rio Branco Health Department.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Jonas Needed to Go to the Doctor, but the Employer Did Not Allow Him: A Lawyer Clarified Who Is Right

A man named Jonas faced difficulties when his employer refused to let him leave work for a scheduled doctor visit, leading him to question his rights as an employee.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doorman fired for taking candy from a vending machine at work has just cause dismissal annulled by the court in MG

A court in Brazil overturned the dismissal of a doorman who was fired for taking a piece of candy from a vending machine at a hospital where he worked, stating that the punishment was disproportionate to the act.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:00 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

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can an employee refuse to execute a command generated by artificial intelligence?

The article discusses the implications of increasing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, particularly regarding employees' rights to refuse tasks generated by AI.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for hosting a female-only employee networking event, alleging sex discrimination.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Transfer after returning from childcare leave is 'invalid', male employee wins lawsuit against workplace in Tokyo district court

A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

He won 'employee of the year' but there was 'conspiracy to get rid of him'

John Wiggans, an awarded employee from Jaguar Land Rover, has won an unfair dismissal case against his employer after being falsely accused of forgery.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Zoe Konstantopoulou: Denies allegations of workplace bullying and non-payment of salaries

Zoe Konstantopoulou, president of the Movement for Freedom, dismissed allegations regarding unpaid workers and workplace bullying, labeling them as defamatory.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Cold Shower from the Employer After Maternity Leave: 'I Don't Want to Feel Guilty for What Is Mine'

A woman returning to work after two years of maternity leave faces employer dissatisfaction over her request to work remotely, despite legal entitlements.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

"He promised that everyone would become rich, as long as we followed his advice"

A telephone sales company in Stockholm developed into a cult-like workplace under its manager, who employed questionable methods for employee development.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:17 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‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Indications of false contracting in the industry

There are indications of false contracting among tour guides and bus drivers in Iceland, reflecting potential exploitation and loss of rights for workers in the tourism sector.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Severe confrontation between Karamรฉos and Konstantopoulou over the tragedy at 'Violanta'

A heated clash occurred between the Minister of Labor and the President of 'Plefsi Eleftherias' regarding the tragedy at the 'Violanta' factory, which resulted in the deaths of five workers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hereโ€™s Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men

The article discusses the gender pay gap and argues that when motherhood and its associated stereotypes are removed from the equation, the wage disparity between men and women disappears.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Companies with more than three workplace deaths a year to face โ€˜5% of operating profit penaltyโ€™... Amendment to Industrial Safety and Health Act passes parliamentary committee

A South Korean parliamentary committee has approved an amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Act imposing penalties on companies with three or more workplace deaths annually, potentially totaling 5% of their operating profit.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mobbing in practice: just the accusation is not enough

The article discusses the complexities of addressing bullying in the workplace, emphasizing that merely accusing someone of such behavior is insufficient for resolution.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gas station where attendants wore leggings is condemned to pay R$ 20 thousand for moral damages

A gas station in Recife has been ordered to pay R$ 20,000 in moral damages due to inappropriate work attire for its attendants.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Standards for Changing Workplace for Foreign Workers Revised, but Controversy Over 'Sabotage' Penalties

The South Korean government plans to revise the criteria for foreign workers changing jobs but faces criticism due to potential penalties for 'sabotage'.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Employee left work three minutes early, his boss's email outraged the internet

An email from a manager criticizing an employee for leaving work three minutes early has gone viral, sparking debates about poor leadership and micromanagement.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Biolanta: Strike rally for the workplace accident

Workers in the Food and Beverage sector held a protest rally outside the Ministry of Labor in response to a tragic workplace accident at the 'Biolanta' biscuit factory that claimed the lives of five female workers.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

After Internal Reporting, 'I Will Smash You' โ€“ Japan Post's External Window Denies Power Harassment

A male employee in his 50s reported receiving a threatening message from an external team regarding power harassment, which the Japan Post Group denied despite confirming the threatening statement.

Feb 3 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Experts explain how cold it needs to get before you can go home from work

Experts discuss the recommended workplace temperatures in the UK and workers' rights regarding working conditions in extreme cold.

Jan 6 โ€ข 12:35 UTC

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