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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. In 1988, Raúl Spank, German high jumper was born. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Weight discrimination is widespread in Dutch workplaces, review finds
Employees with a higher body weight face disadvantages in hiring, pay, promotions, and workplace treatment, according to a review by Dutch knowledge institute Movisie.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 13, 2026
Tidak pilih kerja punca majikan gaji warga asing
KUALA LUMPUR: Kesediaan bekerja lebih masa dan tidak memilih pekerjaan antara faktor utama menyebabkan segelintir majikan tempatan terus bergantung kepada tenaga kerja asing, meskipun pelbagai usaha dilakukan bagi mengutamakan pekerja tempatan. Alasan itu diberikan pemilik kedai warga tempatan yang menggajikan warga asing di dalam serbuan yang Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Kuala Lumpur di ibu negara. ... Read more The post Tidak pilih kerja punca majikan gaji warga asing appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NL Times
Netherlands preparing to ban temporary jobs in meat sector over abuse of migrant workers
The Dutch government is working on a ban on temporary workers in the meat processing industry due to the many abuses within the sector involving migrant workers employed as temporary agen
DutchNews.nl
· Jul 8, 2026
Wages rose faster than business profits in 2025: CBS
Workers took a slightly larger share of the money generated by Dutch companies last year, as pay rose faster than...
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 24, 2026
Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information
Workers in several sectors are striking today, with rallies in Athens, Thessaloniki and other Greek cities over pay and working conditions. Public transport to operate normally The post Multi-sector strike in Greece today: who is taking part, protest hours and public transport information appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Legit.ng
· Jul 6, 2026
Video as tailor shares why he banned female apprentices from his shop
A Nigerian tailor has gone on social media to share his reason for not accepting female apprentices. Netizens had different things to say in the comments.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 2, 2026
June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?
June Jobs Report: Weak Hiring Or Fewer Workers?
South China Morning Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Singapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes
A labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for unskilled staff, even as authorities respond with the speed and efficiency emblematic of the city state. Last week, hundreds of migrant workers in services such as air-conditioning, plumbing and construction showed up at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) building in a rare labour confrontation in the city state. On Sunday, Minister of State...
Western Standard
· Jul 1, 2026
New study finds DEI policies widespread in Canadian corporations but quotas rare
A new study examining hiring practices at some of Canada's largest publicly traded companies concludes that while diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies have become deeply embedded in corporate culture, evidence of explicit discriminatory hiring remains relatively rare.
The Standard
· Jul 2, 2026
Top 10 TfL earners revealed as number on £100,000-plus salaries jumps 15%
The number of TfL employees whose base salaries is above £100k climbed from 536 to 617 over the last year
Independent Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Health Ombud rules out workplace bullying as cause of KZN healthcare worker deaths
Health Ombud rules out workplace bullying as cause of KZN healthcare worker deaths
Malay Mail
· Jun 29, 2026
Malaysia’s risk of mass job losses from global energy crisis remains low, says economy minister
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BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
General : Only About Six Per Cent Of Country's Workforce In Unions - Ramanan
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The Local Norway
· Jul 9, 2024
How much can you earn from a summer job in Norway?
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The Namibian
· Jul 6, 2026
City suspends staff over billing errors
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Delivery rider wins employee status in court
A Seoul appellate court has recognized a delivery rider as an employee under the Labor Standards Act, in a ruling that could affect the legal status of workers hired through online and mobile delivery platforms. The Seoul High Court on Friday ruled partially in favor of a unionized delivery worker who filed a civil lawsuit against a local delivery platform, seeking unpaid wages and reinstatement, according to the Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union on Wednesday. The court found th
Jacobin
· Jun 21, 2026
The Value of Workers’ Contributions Is Inherently Collective
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Wirepoints
· Jun 30, 2026
Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities – Illinois Policy
Evidence suggests higher minimum wage levels lead to fewer jobs. This is particularly true for low-skill jobs, often the first to decline in response to a minimum wage increase. The purpose of raising the minimum wage is to increase take-home pay for low-income families, but doing so can result in limited opportunities for younger workers who need entry-level jobs.
Business Today
· Jul 13, 2026
HDFC Bank's automation & AI push cuts over 3,300 job in FY26
Non-supervisory employees fell by more than 8,000 to 162,797, indicating that a significant part of the reduction may have been in operational and back-office roles
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 22, 2026
Singapore workforce engagement below global benchmarks: report
Singapore workforce engagement below global benchmarks: report
KTLA 5
· Jul 1, 2026
GLP-1 Drugs & Employment: A Controversial Harvard Study
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EUobserver
· Jul 6, 2026
At 11 percent, the EU’s gender pay gap is nothing less than economic violence against women
In 2026, a woman worker in average working in the EU still earns 11.1 percent less her male counterpart. Not because she works less, or contributes less, but because the system has been carefully designed to keep her in the dark about it.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
H-1B applicants face new challenging questions amid visa policy changes; here's what you need to do
Legal experts advise H-1B applicants to focus on their qualifications rather than comparing themselves to US workers.
Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress
Workplace harassment in Pakistan: 521 men filed complaints, transgenders and women also seek redress
The Economic Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’
ANTARA News
· Jun 24, 2026
Ministry pushes stronger OHS culture at workplaces
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Toronto Sun
· Jun 23, 2026
DEAR ABBY: Worker feels targeted by colleague’s change in behaviour
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Financial Times
· Jul 7, 2026
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ING Think
· Jun 25, 2026
Hungary’s labour market still flashing strength
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South Africa Today
· Jul 4, 2026
SAMWU Hits Back at DA Over R10 Billion Joburg Wage Deal, Calls Opposition ‘Obsessed’
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