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Former employees of a teenage sales job report poor working conditions and inappropriate behavior from management.

The Spanish government has initiated a new anonymous reporting system for interns to report labor exploitation, alongside a pending law aimed at improving internship conditions.

The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.

Ecuador's National Assembly has approved a dual training law aimed at enhancing education-employment alignment, despite concerns about its constitutionality and potential impact on youth labor conditions.

Eight out of ten public institutions in South Korea have fulfilled their youth employment obligations, resulting in the hiring of approximately 25,435 young people.

Wage labor jobs for people in their 20s in South Korea have decreased for the third consecutive year, with significant impacts from the ongoing struggles in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Javier Milei's government is on the verge of passing significant laws that will redefine youth accountability and labor reform, marking a pivotal moment in his administration.

Latvia saw an increase in the percentage of employed residents last year, reaching 64.5% according to Central Statistical Bureau data.

Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.

Despite a labor shortage, many seniors, disabled individuals, and youth in Latvia remain excluded from the job market.

In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.

The population of young adults classified as 'rested' in South Korea has increased notably, necessitating tailored policies to address this growing issue across different age groups.

Brazil's Labor Public Ministry has initiated 111 procedures concerning child labor in Mato Grosso in 2025, amid troubling statistics showing about 1.6 million children and adolescents affected by child labor in the country.

The article explores the increasing trend of Indonesians moving to Japan, driven by high unemployment among the youth in Indonesia and the demand for labor in Japan.

Greece's Minister of Labor announced a new entrepreneurship program aimed at helping over 2,100 young individuals aged 18 to 29 start their own businesses.

India aims to send young workers abroad amid rising youth unemployment, with experts cautioning against potential political manipulation of labor.

A recent study reveals that more than half of young job seekers in Rio Grande do Sul prefer formal employment under the Brazilian labor laws (CLT), despite a social narrative suggesting otherwise.

The approval of labor reform and the youth penal regime indicates significant changes in the government's approach, aiming for impactful results for Argentine society.

In Norway, unemployment rose by 15,000 last year, with the most significant increase among young adults aged 15 to 24.

On February 10, the Mexican Senate's joint commissions are discussing a reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours without impacting salaries or benefits.

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old from Brazil, juggled a demanding study routine and manual labor with his father before being accepted into medical school.

The article discusses the complexities of the labor market in Italy, highlighting the need for a cultural shift towards valuing manual labor.

The article discusses the paradox of education in Spain, where despite unprecedented access to knowledge, a significant number of graduates are underqualified for their jobs.

The Saeima's Social and Labor Affairs Committee is set to discuss the Latvian government's role in reducing drug distribution and consider amendments regarding the decriminalization of drug use by minors.

A young man reflects on the challenges of learning skilled trades like welding, tile work, and carpentry, highlighting the difficulties in acquiring these skills in a competitive labor market dominated by non-structured apprenticeships.

The unemployment rate in Lithuania was 6.9% last year, with men's unemployment at 7.9% and women's at 5.8%, and youth unemployment for those aged 15-24 at 14.1%.

The Argentine Congress has commenced its extraordinary sessions, focusing on labor reform and several other legislative projects including youth penal law, environmental protection, and a trade agreement with the EU.

The Gen.EU project, launched on December 1, 2025, involves a consortium of European media focusing on issues affecting youth, such as housing, labor market futures, educational challenges, minority discrimination, and climate change consequences.

The article explores the paradox of low unemployment in Poland amidst the struggle of many young graduates to secure jobs, highlighting the emotional toll and the challenges posed by technological advancements.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned about the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses for highly qualified young workers, particularly those seeking their first job, as outlined in its 2026 report on Social and Employment Trends.

The UN warns that global working conditions are stagnating, with real wages not recovering from the inflation crisis and youth employment threatened by AI, while irregular work grows amidst global uncertainty without an increase in unemployment.

For the first time, the unemployment rate for individuals over 55 has surpassed that of younger workers aged 25 to 54, revealing a shift in the labor market dynamics according to a study by Fundación BBVA and Ivie.