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Iraq’s Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Labor: Efforts to Curb Unlawful Influx

Iraq’s Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Labor: Efforts to Curb Unlawful Influx

As authorities in Iraq, a nation more famous for its own migration crack down on unauthorized migrants. Hundreds of thousands of foreigners are working in Iraq without permission and after decades of conflict, the country

Burger King and Popeyes Franchises Hit with $2.2 Million in Fines for Child Labor Violations in Massachusetts

Burger King and Popeyes Franchises Hit with $2.2 Million in Fines for Child Labor Violations in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has gone after the franchise operators of Burger King and Popeyes, slapping the companies with hefty fines for many child labor law violations. The fines, amounting to well over

Martina Navratilova Condemns Reporting on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Martina Navratilova Condemns Reporting on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Tennis great Martina Navratilova has lent her voice to the continuing discussion over transgender athlete inclusion in women's sports. Her most recent critique is on a recent New York Times piece covering issues in women's

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

In a world of economic uncertainty, companies are turning to a controversial cost-cutting measure called "soft layoffs." Unlike traditional layoffs, this strategy eliminates an employee’s existing role but reassigns them to a new position within

German companies in Fortune 500 Europe announced over 60,000 layoffs in 2024

German companies in Fortune 500 Europe announced over 60,000 layoffs in 2024

German companies in the Fortune 500 Europe announced more than 60,000 job reductions this year. Major German employers such as BOSCH and Siemens are laying off tens of thousands of employees in an attempt to

Is Bosch layoffs going to affect employees in China?

Is Bosch layoffs going to affect employees in China?

On November 27, BOSCH announced its plans to lay off 5,500 employees globally, including thousands of people in Germany. But is the planned reductions going to affect the Chinese region? Let us find out in

Australia’s historic social media ban for youths under 16 shocks the tech companies

Australia’s historic social media ban for youths under 16 shocks the tech companies

Many studies and researches has unveiled the shocking truth that children under the age of 16 who use the social media platforms more than two or three hours are dealing with the depression which twice

Amazon Workers Launch Global Black Friday Strike

Amazon Workers Launch Global Black Friday Strike

Amazon workers in 20 countries will strike on Black Friday, challenging the company's labor practices, demanding fair wages, union rights, and meaningful climate action through the global Make Amazon Pay campaign. From London to Berlin,

International Labour Organisation shares a positive global trend: Let’s find out

International Labour Organisation shares a positive global trend: Let’s find out

The UN International Labour Organisation (ILO) highlighted on Thursday that pay packets across the globe increased 1.8% in 2023 and continued their positive trajectory in the first half of 2024, rising by 2.7%. The positive

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric is planning about 500 job reductions as part of a broader transformation effort to enhance operational performance and profitability. Reports suggest employees in different areas of the company are going to be impacted.