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China's Top Court Bans Contracts Excluding Social Insurance
China's Supreme People's Court invalidated contracts omitting social insurance contributions, effective September 1st, to address employer evasion and employee opt-outs, impacting labor relations and economic development.
China's Top Court Bans Contracts Excluding Social Insurance
China's Supreme People's Court invalidated contracts omitting social insurance contributions, effective September 1st, to address employer evasion and employee opt-outs, impacting labor relations and economic development.
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20% Bias Score
Saints & Stars Gym Management Suspended Amidst Cleaner Exploitation Allegations
The management team of Amsterdam's luxury gym Saints & Stars was suspended following allegations of exploitation of Filipino and Indonesian cleaners, including 17-hour workdays, shared beds, passport confiscation, and threats of wage deductions; an investigation is underway, and almost €34,000 has b...
Saints & Stars Gym Management Suspended Amidst Cleaner Exploitation Allegations
The management team of Amsterdam's luxury gym Saints & Stars was suspended following allegations of exploitation of Filipino and Indonesian cleaners, including 17-hour workdays, shared beds, passport confiscation, and threats of wage deductions; an investigation is underway, and almost €34,000 has b...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Chambermaids Face Delays in Access to Early Retirement
Spain's government approved early retirement for strenuous jobs, impacting approximately 100,000 chambermaids ("Kellys") who may face delays until 2026 due to complex application processes and employer resistance, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing unions to proceed unilaterally.
Spanish Chambermaids Face Delays in Access to Early Retirement
Spain's government approved early retirement for strenuous jobs, impacting approximately 100,000 chambermaids ("Kellys") who may face delays until 2026 due to complex application processes and employer resistance, despite a Supreme Court ruling allowing unions to proceed unilaterally.
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56% Bias Score
Heatstroke Risks for European Workers: Lack of EU Standards and Recent Fatalities
High summer temperatures are causing serious health risks for workers across Europe, with a recent death in Barcelona highlighting the dangers of heatstroke and the lack of uniform EU standards on worker heat exposure, prompting calls for improved worker protections and stronger enforcement of exist...
Heatstroke Risks for European Workers: Lack of EU Standards and Recent Fatalities
High summer temperatures are causing serious health risks for workers across Europe, with a recent death in Barcelona highlighting the dangers of heatstroke and the lack of uniform EU standards on worker heat exposure, prompting calls for improved worker protections and stronger enforcement of exist...
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24% Bias Score
Dr. Hakan Karaosman: Reshaping Sustainable Fashion Through Systemic Reform
Dr. Hakan Karaosman, an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Visiting Scholar at University College Dublin, uses his expertise in sustainable fashion and supply chain management to advocate for ethical labor practices and structural reform in the fashion industry, impacting policies and ...
Dr. Hakan Karaosman: Reshaping Sustainable Fashion Through Systemic Reform
Dr. Hakan Karaosman, an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano and Visiting Scholar at University College Dublin, uses his expertise in sustainable fashion and supply chain management to advocate for ethical labor practices and structural reform in the fashion industry, impacting policies and ...
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40% Bias Score
Fairwork Report: Stagnant Working Conditions for German Platform Workers
The 2022 Fairwork report on German platform work reveals stagnant and worsening conditions for many despite the departure of Gorillas and Getir; Lieferando leads with 4/10 points, while Uber, Bolt, Uber Eats, and Wolt score zero, highlighting systemic issues despite the EU's upcoming platform work l...
Fairwork Report: Stagnant Working Conditions for German Platform Workers
The 2022 Fairwork report on German platform work reveals stagnant and worsening conditions for many despite the departure of Gorillas and Getir; Lieferando leads with 4/10 points, while Uber, Bolt, Uber Eats, and Wolt score zero, highlighting systemic issues despite the EU's upcoming platform work l...
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40% Bias Score
Erdoğan Postpones Turkish Miners' Strike, Citing National Security
Turkey's President Erdoğan postponed a miners' strike for 60 days, citing national security concerns, prompting outrage from the Maden-İş union who called it a violation of their constitutional right to strike, amidst ongoing negotiations for better wages and working conditions.
Erdoğan Postpones Turkish Miners' Strike, Citing National Security
Turkey's President Erdoğan postponed a miners' strike for 60 days, citing national security concerns, prompting outrage from the Maden-İş union who called it a violation of their constitutional right to strike, amidst ongoing negotiations for better wages and working conditions.
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60% Bias Score
Three Workers Die in Naples, Exposing Italy's Systemic Labor Issues
Three workers died in Naples after falling from a building due to a faulty lift and insufficient safety measures, highlighting Italy's systemic issues of worker exploitation, subcontracting, and weak enforcement of labor laws.
Three Workers Die in Naples, Exposing Italy's Systemic Labor Issues
Three workers died in Naples after falling from a building due to a faulty lift and insufficient safety measures, highlighting Italy's systemic issues of worker exploitation, subcontracting, and weak enforcement of labor laws.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Mandates Fair Wages on Federal Contracts
Germany is implementing a new law mandating fair wages (Tariflohn) for companies with federal contracts over "€50,000", impacting construction and catering, to combat low wages and strengthen unions; however, the Bundeswehr is exempt until 2032.
Germany Mandates Fair Wages on Federal Contracts
Germany is implementing a new law mandating fair wages (Tariflohn) for companies with federal contracts over "€50,000", impacting construction and catering, to combat low wages and strengthen unions; however, the Bundeswehr is exempt until 2032.
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52% Bias Score
Madrid Police Union Demands Air Conditioning Fix After Extreme Heat Complaint
The Unificado de Policía (SUP) union in Madrid filed a complaint due to extreme heat (up to 40°C) at the police headquarters on June 19th, prompting a Labor Inspectorate visit on July 10th that led to temporary repairs; however, legal temperature limits are still exceeded, and the union is pursuing ...
Madrid Police Union Demands Air Conditioning Fix After Extreme Heat Complaint
The Unificado de Policía (SUP) union in Madrid filed a complaint due to extreme heat (up to 40°C) at the police headquarters on June 19th, prompting a Labor Inspectorate visit on July 10th that led to temporary repairs; however, legal temperature limits are still exceeded, and the union is pursuing ...
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32% Bias Score
France Proposes Eliminating Two National Holidays to Boost Budget
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating Easter Monday and May 8th as national holidays in 2026 to increase state revenue by several billion euros, sparking widespread criticism from various political parties and labor unions, who view this as an attack on national heritage and soc...
France Proposes Eliminating Two National Holidays to Boost Budget
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating Easter Monday and May 8th as national holidays in 2026 to increase state revenue by several billion euros, sparking widespread criticism from various political parties and labor unions, who view this as an attack on national heritage and soc...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Unfair Dismissal System Faces Legal Challenge
Spain faces legal challenges due to its unfair dismissal system, violating the European Social Charter according to two CEDS rulings against Spain, following complaints from UGT and CCOO, prompting calls for legal reform before a July 16th Supreme Court ruling.
Spain's Unfair Dismissal System Faces Legal Challenge
Spain faces legal challenges due to its unfair dismissal system, violating the European Social Charter according to two CEDS rulings against Spain, following complaints from UGT and CCOO, prompting calls for legal reform before a July 16th Supreme Court ruling.
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56% Bias Score
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