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Nationwide strike in Greece over labour laws halts public services
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and
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South Korea passes bill to expand labour rights
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Korea's major business lobby groups have voiced opposition to the bill, saying that the bill could cause extreme confusion at workplaces and that it could also make companies' business decisions, including overseas investments, a reason for workers' collective action, disrupting the
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Eco survey asks to prioritise mental health and gender inclusive labour la
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A significant component of mental well-being is the workplace culture. Research shows that poor lifestyle choices can deteriorate mental health, while positive relationships with managers and colleagues, an optimal workload, and a sense of pride and purpose at work significantly improve it.
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Inflation in Pakistan continues to haunt salaried employees
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The salaried class in Pakistan has been struggling to make ends meet as inflation is now the biggest issue faced by the general public, there is no choice but to compromise and sometimes cheat to ensure survival.
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Pakistan: Employees in Karachi face difficulties due to unfair labour laws
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Ramzan, a resident of Pakistan's Karachi, said that the people of the labour class have to face major issues of survival due to inflation, unemployment, no job security and guarantees.
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Bangladesh: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus sentenced to six-month jail for
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, has been sentenced to six-month imprisonment along with three senior officials and fined 30,000 Takas (Taka: Bangladesh currency) each for violating labor laws.
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UAE: MoHRE, ICP launch campaign on importance of rectifying violations of
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The campaign begins on October 10 and will run for three months, with various government entities taking part, along with free zones across the country and media outlets.
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Anger and dissatisfaction among working population in China: Report
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Chinese workers have started expressing their anger regarding the issue on social media and criticizing their leaders for forcing them to work overtime and in many cases without any remuneration.
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Brutal working hours fuels anger among Chinese workers: Report
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The workers are venting their anger on social media on this issue and criticizing their leaders for forcing them to work overtime and in many cases without any remuneration.
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Pakistan defeated GSP+ purpose, benefits under serious threat
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Pakistan has defeated the purpose of GSP+ not only with regard to human and labour rights, but also in bringing equity in society at the cost of EU citizens and the government, reported Geo-politik.
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Pakistan needs policy overhaul to restore its crisis-ridden economy drifti
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 20 (ANI): Pakistan needs a policy overhaul to restore its crisis-ridden economy which is drifting the Sri Lankan way to default.
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Chief Labour Commissioner reviews implementation of labour laws at Zojila
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Chief Labour Commissioner DPS Negi on Monday reviewed the status of sensitization and implementation of labour laws and labour codes at Zojila Pass and Kargil in Ladakh.
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