Spain's domestic staff fight to end discrimination
For years, Aracely Sanchez went to work without counting her hours, always fearful she could lose her job from one day to the next.
Why it's a good career move to join a women's business network – new research
Women who are part of these groups are more likely to be offered better jobs and secure promotions.
Tesla to urge dismissal of California Agency's race bias lawsuit
Tesla Inc's lawyers on Wednesday will urge a California judge to throw out a lawsuit by the state's civil rights agency accusing the electric car maker of widespread race discrimination at an assembly plant.
Forced Labour, Possible 'Enslavement' In China's Xinjiang: UN Expert
Forced labour, possible 'enslavement' in China's Xinjiang: UN expert
Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy
America's tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India's ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that's segregated Indians for generations.
Analysis-Workers seize their moment to shift the balance of power
It should surprise no one that the first big pandemic-era display of worker power was in air travel, according to Sharan Burrow, head of the International Trade Union Confederation.
Isolating The Taliban: How Young Landmine Victims May Be Collateral Damage
A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground.
What trade unions do and what joining one means
Unions give employees a voice – both as individuals and as a collective – that is independent of their employer.
Workers' rights: how a landmark UN decision on safety and health will actually affect employees
The recognition of a safe and healthy work environment as a human right is a first step, but not an end in itself.
Redundancy: what to know about your rights when an employer lets you go
Employees at risk of redundancy are entitled to a fair redundancy process underpinned by the Employee Rights Act 1996, which includes the right to meaningful consultation.
Unions fight to secure better pay and conditions for workers, but they can also benefit employers
One reason for lower membership levels among younger workers is that they are more likely to be in precarious employment with less access to unions.
Factbox-What's Changed - Or Stayed The Same - Since Hong Kong Returned To China
Hong Kong returned to China in 1997 after 156 years of British colonial rule.
Train strike: UK government's plan to replace strikers with agency workers failed in 2015 – it still won't work today
If the current UK government is to abide by international commitments as an ILO member and party to the European Convention on Human Rights, agency workers can only replace strikers in essential services.
Burned-out heroes: why bedside nurses should not have to be martyrs to be valued
Bedside nurses' role, job autonomy and even salaries are still defined by the notion that, as naturally compassionate individuals, they should be willing to sacrifice parts of themselves to provide care to others.
Bank holidays: how a day off work affects the economy
Overall, the UK might be considered less than generous in the bank holiday stakes. Many countries in Europe have around 12 bank holidays, while the lucky citizens of Finland have 15.
Zero-COVID, big money: China's anti-virus spending boosts medical, tech, construction
Since March, Chinese companies and research institutes have filed at least 50 COVID-related patents
UK companies to trial four-day workweek
Similar trials have also taken place in Spain, Iceland, the United States and Canada. Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to start theirs in August.
Is Ukraine the attack helicopter's grave?
The numerous videos on social media of Russian helicopter gunships being shot down are very public evidence of the extent of the losses.
Analysis-Britain's shrunken workforce hampers COVID recovery
Before the pandemic, Britain enjoyed steady labour force growth and high rates of participation.
Workers at 'Call Of Duty' creator Activision Blizzard vote to join union
The win comes amid a surge in labor activity by workers in the tech sector.
UK unemployment dips but wages hit by inflation
Total employment remained below its pre-pandemic level, with job vacancies at a record-high of almost 1.3 million at the end of April.
U.S. unemployment rate expected to fall to 3.5% in April, job gains to slow
There are concerns the Fed could raise rates too high and choke off economic growth
Wall Street eyes lower open after Fed-driven rally
The tech-heavy Nasdaq has declined 17.1% year-to-date, compared with a 9.8% drop in the S&P 500 and a 6.3% fall in the blue-chip Dow.
U.S. private payrolls slow; trade deficit hits record high
The trade deficit accelerated 22.3% to $109.8 billion in March amid a record increase in imports.
Woman says Amazon.com fired her because she got 'long COVID' - lawsuit
She said her May 12, 2020 request for medical leave caused Amazon to cut off access to her work email and the company's disability and leave portal.
Fearful Wall Street awaits Fed's next moves on inflation
The Fed is the world's most influential central bank, and its policies have implications for lending globally.
Microsoft to buy gaming giant Activision Blizzard for $69 bn
This would be the largest buyout ever for the Redmond, Washington-based giant, well ahead of LinkedIn in 2016 for $26.2 billion.
US economy almost ready for less stimulus, Fed official says
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic warned that higher inflation could persist.
IMF warns supply snarls slowing global recovery
Energy prices have hit multi-year highs in recent days, with oil above $80 a barrel, weighing on households.
UK risks social crisis as jobs support scheme ends
Britain's unemployment rate stands at 4.6 percent, down from a pandemic-peak of 5.2 percent at the end of last year.