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UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners

The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to £100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.

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Ticket to Work Program Aids SSDI Recipients' Return to Workforce

The Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program (TTW) helps Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients return to work gradually without losing benefits, providing career counseling, job search assistance, and other resources through Employment Networks (ENs) and Vocational Re...

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Widespread Layoffs Hit US Companies in March

Nearly 100 companies, including major retailers and tech firms, plan March layoffs affecting 10-500 employees each, driven by rising interest rates, shareholder pressure, and AI-driven automation, potentially weakening employment and consumer spending.

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Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations

Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.

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UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One

The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.

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Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure

Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.

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Rise of Pooled Pension Plans Addresses Defined-Benefit Decline

The dwindling number of defined-benefit pension plans has prompted the development of pooled pension models, such as PRPPs, VPLAs, and tontine-style mutual funds, to offer alternative retirement savings solutions, primarily to the self-employed and small-medium sized businesses.

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Long COVID Impacts Dutch Workforce: 12,000 on Disability, Thousands More Affected

Five years after the first COVID-19 case in the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people have long COVID, with over 12,000 receiving WIA benefits due to work disability, although patient organizations estimate a much higher number of severely affected individuals, highlighting the long-term societa...

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UK Manufacturing Job Cuts Surge Amid Economic Downturn

British manufacturers cut staff at the fastest rate in almost five years in February, as the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a 14-month low of 46.9 amid declining new orders, supply chain issues, and upcoming tax and minimum wage increases.

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Thuringia's Public Sector Job Market: High Demand Despite Planned Budget Cuts

Thuringia's public sector jobs remain popular despite planned budget cuts, with 200 applications for 25 administrative positions in 2024, highlighting job security and attractive compensation. However, the state government intends to significantly reduce personnel in the coming years, creating new p...

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Reframing Job Descriptions: Unveiling the Unsung Contributions of Essential Workers

The article argues that many jobs, from janitorial services to auto mechanics and office work, have significant and often unseen contributions to public health, safety, and economic stability, exceeding simple task descriptions.

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Financial Advisors Help High-Earners Prepare for Potential Recession

Threatened U.S. tariffs are causing anxiety among high-earning clients, prompting financial advisors to recommend strategies like increasing emergency savings, decreasing discretionary spending, and consulting labor lawyers to prepare for potential job losses and economic recession.

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