Tag: Labor Law
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Kenya: Woman Fired Over 2kg of Rice and Milk – A Cautionary Tale for Workplace Ethics
Overview In a case that has sparked discussion about workplace ethics and managerial discretion, a former personal assistant in Kenya was dismissed after allegedly attempting to take company food items without authorization. The incident, involving about 2 kilograms of rice, milk, and other groceries, has raised questions about internal controls, employee conduct, and the boundaries…
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Kenyan Woman Fired Over 2kg of Rice: How a Personal Assistant Lost Her Job
Introduction: A Case That Sparked Debate A former personal assistant to a general manager at Vipingo Ridge Limited in Kenya was dismissed after she attempted to take company food items without authorization. The case, which involved about 2 kilograms of rice, milk, and other items, has drawn attention to how employers enforce policies on workplace…
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Unions in Namibia Push Back on Full Medical Reports for Sick Leave
Background: Policy sparks privacy concerns Workers’ unions in Namibia are publicly challenging a Windhoek Country Club policy that requires employees to disclose their illnesses when submitting sick leave. The unions argue that demanding full medical reports constitutes an unreasonable invasion of privacy and an abuse of managerial authority. The dispute was prompted by a petition…
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Home Salary: Boost Provident Fund & Gratuity Contributions Under New Labour Codes
Understanding the New Labour Codes and Your Salary Starting November 21, 2025, new labour codes introduce a common framework that affects how salaries, provident funds, and gratuity are calculated. A key provision mandates that a worker’s basic salary must be 50% of the gross CTC (cost to company). This change is designed to simplify compliance,…
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BPO Workers Protection Bill: Calamity-Proof Job Security
Protecting BPO Workers in Calamities: What Senate Bill No. 1493 Aims to Do Senate Bill No. 1493, filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, seeks to strengthen the welfare and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees. The proposed measure focuses on two critical areas: job security and safety during calamities and hazardous working conditions. As the…
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Senate Bill Aims to Shield BPO Workers: Job Security and Calamity Protections
Overview of the Bill A new Senate bill, Senate Bill No. 1493, proposes to strengthen welfare and protections for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) workers. Filed by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, the measure titled the “BPO Welfare and Calamity Protection Act” seeks to ensure job security during emergencies and hazardous conditions, while promoting safer working environments for…
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Senate Bill Aims to Shield BPO Workers’ Jobs and Safety During Disasters
New Senate Bill Targets BPO Worker Welfare and Job Security A new Senate bill—Senate Bill No. 1493—seeks to bolster the welfare, job security, and protection of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) employees in the Philippines, particularly during calamities and hazardous working conditions. Filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo, the proposed measure, titled the “BPO Workers Welfare Act”…
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Alberta Teachers’ Association could sue government over back-to-work legislation
Overview The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) says it is weighing legal options to challenge back-to-work legislation enacted by the provincial government. The move marks a high-stakes moment in a long-running dispute over wages, class sizes, and the broader role of the provincial government in education policy. While the ATA has not announced a formal filing,…
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Alberta Teachers’ Association Considers Legal Challenge to Back-to-Work Legislation
Overview: A Possible Legal Route for Alberta Teachers’ Association The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) is actively examining its options to challenge the provincial government’s back-to-work legislation. The potential move would aim to restore collective bargaining rights and protect teachers from forced return-to-work orders that the association says undermine the independence of the teaching profession. Back-to-work…
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Judge blocks Trump from firing workers amid government shutdown
Federal Judge Halts Layoffs as Shutdown Stalemate Persists A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday, blocking the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. The decision comes after the administration announced reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to more than 4,000 federal employees, escalating tensions over how a…