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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/all-employers-in-singapore-must-fairly-consider-flexi-work-requests-from-dec-1-under-new-rules
Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on campus, authorities say
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/delaware-state-university-fatal-shooting/
Eid Al Fitr 2024: Crescent Moon not spotted in Saudi Arabia, first day of festival announced - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/gulf/eid-al-fitr-2024-crescent-moon-not-spotted-in-saudi-arabia-first-day-of-festival-announced
Social Security cost of living boost in 2025? Early estimate calls for 2.6% increase
freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2024/04/18/how-high-could-inflation-drive-social-security-cola-hike-in-2025/73327853007/
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Atwoli convenes crisis meeting over Labour day amid PSRA wrangles: Atwoli has been battling a proposed Labour Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to set ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/atwoli-convenes-crisis-meeting-over-labour-day-amid-psra-wrangles-4599726
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Want to WFH? Here's how to ask your boss when guidelines for flexi-work requests kick in this December
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-how-request-wfh-work-home-4271711
6 months into war, Palestinians face high unemployment and a 'disastrous' economy
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243183004/palestinian-unemployment-west-bank
U.S. adds 303,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate dips: The U.S. labor market has proved remarkably resilient over the last year.
axios.com/2024/04/05/jobs-report-march-us-economy
Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
Labor Department cracking down on retirement savings advice: The Labor Department will crack down on retirement savings advice to safeguard workers’ interests ...
thehill.com/business/4615865-labor-department-cracking-down-on-retirement-savings-advice/
Clinical Officers' Union says they will not resume work despite pleas by clergy, Ministry of Labour and other orders; insists the strike is on until their ... Show more
More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysians-working-jobs-ringgit-inflation-manpower-employment-4265736
Singapore is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff local competition for jobs www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/11/singapore-tightens-rules-for-expat-workers-with-eye-on-locals-gripes
💼 Citizens from seven non-EU countries could soon find it much easier to work in the Czech Republic.
🪪 From July, the country plans to eliminate the need for ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-to-remove-work-permit-requirement-for-citizens-of-seven-countries
Rivers: Another pro-Wike commissioner rejects redeployment, resigns from Fubara’s cabinet
premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/688856-rivers-another-pro-wike-commissioner-rejects-redeployment-resigns-from-fubaras-cabinet.html
Social Security's COLA estimate rises. But seniors could struggle as inflation heats up.
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2024/04/10/2025-cola-estimate-higher-inflation-social-security/73272852007/
S$3bil money laundering accused Su Baolin handed three new charges: SINGAPORE: Su Baolin, one of the 10 accused in Singapore’s largest money laundering case ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/24/s3bil-money-laundering-accused-su-baolin-handed-three-new-charges
Amazon has suspended US Green Card applications for foreign workers: The tech giant has put the Green Card process on hold until the end of 2024 ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-suspended-us-green-card-applications-foreign-workers-2024-4
What investors should know about the UAW's organizing drive of VW: The historic vote could have wide-ranging impacts on other automakers, organized labor and the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/uaw-vw-organizing-drive-what-investors-should-know.html
Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250020
Retired public servant’s estate to get outstanding benefits - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/23/retired-public-servants-estate-to-get-outstanding-benefits/
Federal regulators just passed two new worker-friendly rules: It's been a big week for working people, but there are some correspondingly big caveats.
axios.com/2024/04/25/noncompete-ban-ftc-overtime-increase
National urgency: Labour Minister calls for collective action on Occupational Safety and Health - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/25/national-urgency-labour-minister-calls-for-collective-action-on-occupational-safety-and-health/
Applications made easy: Citizens' money app being planned by the Ministry of Labor
stimme.de/ueberregional/deutschland-welt/politik/inland/buergergeld-app-zukunft-jobcenter-digitalisierungsstrategie-bundesministerium-arbeit-und-soziales-antrag-digitalisierung-art-4912320
UAW’s Tennessee win fuels hopes in the South, but skeptics remain: The labor fight heads next to a Mercedes plant in Alabama, where one worker said “people on ...
nbcnews.com/business/autos/uaws-tennessee-win-fuels-hopes-south-skeptics-remain-rcna149013
Ship repair facility to close; dozens of employees to be laid off: The facility is expected to close in June.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/ship-repair-facility-to-close-dozens-of-employees-to-be-laid-off.html
Under Armour and Columbia ‘forced labour’ investigation launched by US: Clothes made for the brands could be impounded by US officials following i's ...
inews.co.uk/news/business/under-armour-columbia-forced-labour-investigation-us-3020631
Maine governor vetoes bill to create a minimum wage for agricultural workers: Maine’s Democratic governor has vetoed a bill to establish a minimum hourly wage ...
apnews.com/article/maine-farmer-minimum-wage-veto-d6a038bb0d4d82ba31b03db6690f3c90
Singapore Employees Can Ask for Flexible 4-Day Work Week, WFH Requests: Workers in Singapore can now ask for four-day work weeks, more work-from-home days and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/singapore-orders-all-employers-to-consider-employees-flexi-time-requests
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Migrant worker who died after falling through Ion Orchard lift shaft was drunk: Coroner
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/22/migrant-worker-who-died-after-falling-through-ion-orchard-lift-shaft-was-drunk-coroner
HS: Finnish government shifts focus of culture funding toward commercialisation, innovation
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25154-hs-finnish-government-shifts-focus-of-culture-funding-toward-commercialisation-innovation.html
Greek politicians “steal” the Torch from Olympic Games Winners: Greek athletes, winners of Olympic Games medals, were excluded from the torch relay apparently to ...
keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/23/torch-relay-athletes-politicians-greece/
Transportation department at Dauphin County facility to close; more than 80 people to be laid off
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/transportation-department-at-dauphin-county-facility-to-close-more-than-80-people-to-be-laid-off.html
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EXPLAINED: Germany's plans to improve digital access to the labour market: A Bürgergeld app, video consultations and improvements for foreign skilled workers: ...
thelocal.de/20240423/explained-germanys-plans-to-improve-digital-access-to-the-labour-market
Hamilton plays up investment in education at People of African Descent forum in Geneva
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/23/news/guyana/hamilton-plays-up-investment-in-education-at-people-of-african-descent-forum-in-geneva/
Delco mushroom farmer’s four-year prison sentence ‘should send a loud message to anyone even contemplating tax fraud,’ says U.S. Attorney
inquirer.com/jobs/labor/mushroom-farm-delaware-county-tax-fraud-profit-share-20240422.html
Federal Minister of Labor is planning a citizen's money app: The work and social administration should become more digital. The Federal Minister of Labor ...
heise.de/news/Bundesarbeitsminister-plant-Buergergeld-App-9693594.html
MHRSD: Labor disputes to be referred to court if no amicable settlement within 21 working days
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642269
Nakhumicha defends plans to end health crisis: Susan Nakhumicha says the government has put in place measures to address the health crisis occasioned by ongoing ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493430/nakhumicha-defends-plans-to-end-health-crisis
Jamaica Productivity Centre to undertake several key initiatives: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) will be undertaking several ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/jamaica-productivity-centre-undertake-several-key-initiatives/
Nigeria’s imperative to end child labour: The prevalence of child labour is not just a statistical anomaly; it reflects systemic failures and societal neglect.
punchng.com/nigerias-imperative-to-end-child-labour/
Aviation union threatens strike over MDAs’ revenue reduction: They threatened to strike if FG refuses to exempt aviation agencies from the directive seeking 50% ...
punchng.com/aviation-union-threatens-strike-over-mdas-revenue-reduction/
Is Oregon’s paid leave program beset by delays, fraud? State shields basic statistics, presenting incomplete
oregonlive.com/politics/2024/04/is-oregons-paid-leave-program-beset-by-delays-fraud-state-shields-basic-statistics-presenting-incomplete-picture-of-effectiveness.html
Something strange has been happening with jobless claims numbers lately: For five of the past six weeks, the level of initial jobless filings totaled exactly 212 ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/19/something-strange-has-been-happening-with-jobless-claims-numbers-lately.html
Wider social security net on cards for unorganised sector workers: Meetings have already begun with the relevant ministries and government depts
business-standard.com/economy/news/unorganised-sector-workers-to-avail-welfare-benefits-via-e-shram-portal-124041700678_1.html
Despite the missed March 31 target for the introduction of full free movement of Caribbean Community (Caricom) nationals, Minister of Foreign Affairs and ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/snails-pace/
New minister of environment to roll out carbon pricing roadmap - Focus Taiwan: Meteorologist Peng Chi-ming (彭啟明), who has been tapped as the new minister of ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190012
Over 100 persons participate in Region Six OSH awareness walk - Guyana Chronicle: The ministry said that representatives of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/19/over-100-persons-participate-in-region-six-osh-awareness-walk/
Premier-designate Cho picks labor, health, environment ministers (update) - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190010
Miner advocates hail new rule lowering toxic silica dust exposure to level recommended 50 years ago
wvgazettemail.com/news/energy_and_environment/miner-advocates-hail-new-rule-lowering-toxic-silica-dust-exposure-to-level-recommended-50-years/article_c93c1553-d83c-514e-9806-541e27d17d66.html
Health, labor, environment heads among new Cabinet members announced - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190004
California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/article287794300.html
IBM accused of cheating its own executive assistants out of overtime pay: Big Blue bosses retaliate against those seeking overtime, lawsuit claims
theregister.com/2024/04/18/ibm_wage_theft/
Georgia added 16,200 jobs in March; jobless rate remains at record low: With a blast of change-of-seasons hiring, the Georgia economy added more than twice the ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/georgia-added-16200-jobs-in-march-jobless-rate-remains-at-record-low/YDCS5ATINRHYRLSTWLAYMN5SBY/
BTC unions 'exploring all options' amid industrial agreement negotiations: Unions for Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) are eyeing industrial action amid ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/btc-unions-exploring-all-options-amid-industrial-agreement-negotiations/article_0cbab084-fd07-11ee-9544-736d900c1566.html
100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August : Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html
$197m coastal beach protection project to be undertaken in St Mary: ST MARY, Jamaica - A $197-million contract has been signed for the Annotto Bay Coastal ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/197m-coastal-beach-protection-project-undertaken-st-mary/
Human trafficking forum calls for updating laws to keep pace with crime rates, techniques
timesofoman.com/article/144501-human-trafficking-forum-calls-for-updating-laws-to-keep-pace-with-crime-rates-techniques
$3 billion money laundering case: Third accused convicted, sentenced to 13 months’ jail
straitstimes.com/singapore/3-billion-money-laundering-case-third-accused-convicted-sentenced-to-13-months-jail
Ohio company cited in worker's death. OSHA rules fatal crushing injury was preventable
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/17/osha-cites-faurecia-franklin-ohio-over-crushing-death-worker-department-of-labor/73357475007/
Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements, says HR minister: KUALA LUMPUR: Workers in Malaysia can apply to their employers for flexible working ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/employees-can-apply-for-flexible-working-arrangements-says-hr-minister
Madrid and Man City draw six-goal Champions League thriller: MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Real Madrid and Champions League holders Manchester City shared a pulsating ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/madrid-man-city-draw-six-goal-champions-league-thriller/
Quick Glance: Real Madrid Given Permission for Roof Closure in Man City Match
- Real Madrid has been granted permission to close the roof at the Bernabeu for the Champions League clash against Manchester City to create a more hostile environment.
- Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they meet in the Champions League.
- City players have learned from past encounters with Real Madrid and have grown stronger following last season's achievements.
Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dueswww.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493351/atwoli-fazul-fight-over-guards-union-dues
Pfizer reports significant positive outcomes from phase 3 trial of its RSV vaccine
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/pfizer-reports-significant-positive-outcomes-from-phase-3-trial-of-its-rsv-vaccine/3453730/
Labour Ministry urges businesses owners to protect workers in severe weather: Shinas: Most of the Omani governorates on Tuesday witnessed heavy rains accompanied ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152380/oman/labour/labour-ministry-urges-businesses-owners-to-protect-workers-in-severe-weather
All employees can ask for FWA from Dec 1: One working mum at McDonald's shares how she cares for family, upskills under flexi arrangement
asiaone.com/singapore/all-employees-can-ask-fwa-dec-1-one-working-mum-mcdonalds-shares-how-she-cares-family
Labor Department cities Florida company over worker's heat death amid state's ban on heat illness prevention - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/15/McNeill-Florida-DeSantis-OSHA/6201713212316/
Berry-picking probes expand: Suspected human trafficking and corruption in Finland and Thailand
yle.fi/a/74-20083528
State offers help for insurance-related losses from Key Bridge collapse: Maryland Insurance Administration will run virtual sessions Tuesday for those with ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/15/insurance-losses-key-bridge-collapse/
Trossard strikes late to rescue Arsenal in Bayern draw: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Arsenal rescued a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich as Leandro Trossard's ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/09/trossard-strikes-late-rescue-arsenal-bayern-draw/
Quick Glance: Arsenal and Bayern Munich Share Points
- Leandro Trossard proves to be a reliable goal scorer for Arsenal in recent games.
- Harry Kane makes his return to London and contributes with a goal, leaving Arsenal's Champions League hopes uncertain after a draw with Bayern Munich.
- Bayern Munich turns the game around before halftime, with Kane scoring his 15th goal in 20 appearances against Arsenal.
- Trossard's late goal salvages a respectable outcome for Arsenal, who fell short of their usual standards on the night.
Cabinet considering bill prohibiting forced labor: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/15/2003816450
S. Korean convenience chain Emart24 under probe in S’pore over workers’ unpaid salaries
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-korean-convenience-chain-emart24-under-probe-in-s-pore-over-unpaid-workers-salaries
Cause of ‘catastrophic’ explosion at rice mill known – owner: The investigation by the Ministry of Labour into the catastrophic boiler explosion at Hakh Rice ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/14/news/guyana/cause-of-catastrophic-explosion-at-rice-mill-known-owner/
SSANU, NASU berate minister over half pay promise: The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have said they no ...
punchng.com/ssanu-nasu-berate-minister-over-half-pay-promise/
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Defies Feds to Scare Migrants and Endanger Kids: Making Iowa a place for immigrants to avoid amid an ongoing labor shortage and eased ...
thedailybeast.com/iowa-governor-kim-reynolds-defies-feds-to-scare-migrants-and-endanger-kids
Labour ministry inspects city construction sites: Yesterday, officers from the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department inspected ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/13/news/guyana/labour-ministry-inspects-city-construction-sites/
Workshops for the disabled: demand for more wages - Reactions to BMAS study: A current study shows: Something needs to change in workshops for disabled people ...
ln-online.de/lokales/herzogtum-lauenburg/behinderten-werkstaetten-forderung-nach-mehr-lohn-reaktionen-auf-bmas-studie-L4LXSFW6NND2PN4BMZUA24OZBU.html
Paid articlePaid Here’s what we know about Uber and Lyft’s planned exit from Minneapolis: The future of Uber and Lyft in Minneapolis has garnered concern and debate in recent ...
apnews.com/article/lyft-uber-minneapolis-ridehailing-apps-66d2f56486557733b35539ecd97275a7
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