Bavarian Doctors to Strike, Disrupting Non-Emergency Hospital Care
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian public hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency services due to ongoing wage negotiations with the Marburger Bund union, impacting non-urgent patient care.
Bavarian Doctors to Strike, Disrupting Non-Emergency Hospital Care
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian public hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency services due to ongoing wage negotiations with the Marburger Bund union, impacting non-urgent patient care.
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36% Bias Score
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
Stricter Enforcement of Disguised Employment Law Leads to Drop in Dutch Self-Employed Individuals
In December 2024, the Netherlands experienced a decrease of 6,776 self-employed individuals due to stricter enforcement against disguised employment; 21,303 self-employed individuals terminated their businesses, a 54% increase compared to December 2023, with significant impacts seen in healthcare an...
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian Doctors Strike Planned
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian municipal hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency care due to a pay and shift-work dispute; the strike, supported by over 90% of union members, is expected to significantly affect non-urgent patient care.
Bavarian Doctors Strike Planned
Doctors in approximately 200 Bavarian municipal hospitals will strike from Wednesday to Friday, providing only emergency care due to a pay and shift-work dispute; the strike, supported by over 90% of union members, is expected to significantly affect non-urgent patient care.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
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44% Bias Score
German Law on Employee Training Time: Mandatory vs. Non-Mandatory
In Germany, mandatory job-related training is paid work time; however, for non-mandatory training, compensation depends on individual agreements between employer and employee, encompassing partial paid leave, cost-sharing, or overtime.
German Law on Employee Training Time: Mandatory vs. Non-Mandatory
In Germany, mandatory job-related training is paid work time; however, for non-mandatory training, compensation depends on individual agreements between employer and employee, encompassing partial paid leave, cost-sharing, or overtime.
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36% Bias Score
Acciaierie d'Italia Receives Bids: Foreign and Domestic Companies Vie for Assets
Three foreign (Baku Steel, Jindal Steel, Bedrock) and seven Italian companies bid to acquire Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia; foreign bids target the entire group, while Italian bids focus on individual plants, creating uncertainty for nearly 3,000 workers currently on reduced hours.
Acciaierie d'Italia Receives Bids: Foreign and Domestic Companies Vie for Assets
Three foreign (Baku Steel, Jindal Steel, Bedrock) and seven Italian companies bid to acquire Italy's Acciaierie d'Italia; foreign bids target the entire group, while Italian bids focus on individual plants, creating uncertainty for nearly 3,000 workers currently on reduced hours.
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40% Bias Score
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
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40% Bias Score
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
Slow US Job Market Disproportionately Impacts Young Workers
The US job market's slowdown disproportionately affects young workers (20-34) due to decreased hiring in 2024, causing financial hardship and prolonged job searches, as exemplified by two individuals' experiences. Economists predict this trend may persist for some time.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Addresses Childcare Crisis by Recruiting Spanish Educators
Germany is actively recruiting Spanish childcare workers to alleviate a critical staffing shortage in its kindergartens; approximately 600 educators have been placed since 2022, primarily through the "Willkommen im Kindergarten" program, addressing the need for 252,000 additional workers in West Ger...
Germany Addresses Childcare Crisis by Recruiting Spanish Educators
Germany is actively recruiting Spanish childcare workers to alleviate a critical staffing shortage in its kindergartens; approximately 600 educators have been placed since 2022, primarily through the "Willkommen im Kindergarten" program, addressing the need for 252,000 additional workers in West Ger...
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40% Bias Score
Notley Joins Law Firm After Political Career
Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined the law firm Southern Butler Price on Monday, bringing her experience in law and politics to focus on conflict resolution and workplace issues; a byelection for her former Edmonton riding is expected by the end of June.
Notley Joins Law Firm After Political Career
Former Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined the law firm Southern Butler Price on Monday, bringing her experience in law and politics to focus on conflict resolution and workplace issues; a byelection for her former Edmonton riding is expected by the end of June.
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24% Bias Score
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
Nationwide Strike in Belgium Disrupts Transportation and Public Services"
A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 13th will see workers from various sectors protesting potential pension reforms, leading to significant disruptions in transport, education, and public services, including widespread flight cancellations and major railway service disruptions.
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24% Bias Score
Ukraine's War-Torn Labor Market: Shortages and Adaptations
The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the country's labor market, with companies like Biomedsklo and Epitsentr facing labor shortages due to worker mobilization and emigration; Biomedsklo, a glass factory, has lost 10% of its workforce to the war, while Epitsentr, a supermarket chain...
Ukraine's War-Torn Labor Market: Shortages and Adaptations
The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the country's labor market, with companies like Biomedsklo and Epitsentr facing labor shortages due to worker mobilization and emigration; Biomedsklo, a glass factory, has lost 10% of its workforce to the war, while Epitsentr, a supermarket chain...
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16% Bias Score