Tag: Employee Rights
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Sick Leave During Paid Vacation: Rights of Employees in France
Understanding Employee Rights: Sick Leave and Paid Vacation Recently, the Cour de cassation, France’s highest court, delivered a significant ruling regarding employee rights in the context of paid vacation. According to their statement, an employee who becomes ill during their paid leave is entitled to have their vacation days postponed. This ruling aims to clarify…
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Former Interior Design Staff Claim Unpaid Commissions
Introduction to the Dispute SINGAPORE – In a significant employment dispute, ten former employees of the interior design firm Interior Times (Kings’) have reported outstanding commission payments totaling over $118,000, allegedly owed since August. This alarming situation has led them to lodge formal complaints with the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM), seeking a resolution.…
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Overview of Labor Legislation Proposals by the Government
Introduction to Labor Legislation Changes The government is set to revise over a hundred articles of the Labor Code to make the labor market more flexible. This initiative aims to tackle what the government perceives as a very rigid framework that hampers economic competitiveness and productivity in various sectors. Main Objectives of the Proposed Changes…
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BCGEU Workers Push for Remote Work Contract Inclusion
Introduction: BCGEU and the Ongoing Strike As British Columbia’s public sector strike enters its second week, the focus intensifies on key negotiation points between the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the province. A major issue on the table is the inclusion of remote and hybrid work options in the new contract language. Current Situation…
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Itaú Unibanco Fires Nearly 1,000 Employees Without Warning
Itaú Unibanco’s Mass Layoffs Explained On Monday, October 8, 2023, Itaú Unibanco, one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, made headlines by laying off approximately 1,000 employees. These layoffs primarily affected workers in the bank’s technology center (Centro Tecnológico – CT), as well as those in the CEIC and Faria Lima branches. The decision to terminate…
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Itaú Fires Nearly 1,000 Remote Bankers Without Warning
Itaú Unibanco’s Massive Layoff of Remote Workers On Monday, October 8, Itaú Unibanco, one of Brazil’s leading financial institutions, shocked the banking community by laying off approximately 1,000 employees who were working remotely or in a hybrid capacity. This decision has raised questions about the treatment of workers and the processes that led to such…
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Woolworths and Coles Underpayment Scandal: Implications and Costs
Introduction The underpayment issue affecting Australian supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles has escalated into a significant financial scandal. Both companies have admitted that they underpaid employees by hundreds of millions of dollars, with estimates suggesting the total cost could exceed $1 billion. This situation not only affects the companies financially but also raises questions about…