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Covid-19

New Zealand firm wrong to deduct holiday leave during covid lockdown

Bogota

Unions

New left-wing president means a pro-employee shift in Colombia

Modern Slavery Concept

Human Rights

Japan publishes new draft guidelines to tackle human rights abuses

Hybrid Working

Future of Work

Genie out of the bottle as employees ignore hybrid working policies, global study suggests

Youth unemployment

Future of Work

ILO: Young people need well-functioning jobs market and decent opportunities

fire in kiln

Modern Slavery

Waste from global brands burnt in kilns expose workers to toxic fumes, Greenpeace finds

Work drinks

Health & Safety

Alcohol-related death shines a light on South Korea’s “hoesik” culture

Kellie Parker Rio Tinto

Harassment

Rio Tinto sees workplace complaints almost double following internal review

Peranakan Houses in Singapore

LGBTQ+

Singapore cautions foreign businesses against advocating for LGBTQ+ issues

EU flag

Contracts

Implemented or not, the EU’s new working conditions directive has employers’ full attention

Neuratech

Future of Work

Neurotech advancements bring opportunities and risks for the workplace

Hyundai

Disputes

Hyundai faces US class action over claims it uses child labour