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The government’s overhaul of employment laws has been savaged by business leaders who warn it will stifle growth and could lead to job losses Daily Express :: News Feed
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Labour’s new plans for workers rights are an ‘economic own goal’
The overhaul will stifle investment, depress wages and slow growth Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Six in 10 office workers blame their bad posture on tech devices
A study of 2,000 adults who work from a desk found Brits blame bad posture on tech devices with a third wishing to cut down on how many they carry around. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »‘Help us find them’: Vigils, prayers for 6 workers swept away by Helene as Tennessee investigates company
Days after six workers at a Tennessee plastics factory disappeared under surging floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene, loved ones and supporters have been gathering for vigils in front of churches, a high school and a grocery store to honour them as the state investigates. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. port workers and operators reach deal to suspend strike
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. CBC | World News
Read More »Why workers plan to strike at ports across U.S. East — and how it could cause consumer chaos
The strike could hit 36 ports that handle about one-half of U.S. ocean imports. That could affect the availability of a range of goods, from cars to bananas. CBC | World News
Read More »Labour’s £80K pension tax raid set to hit high-earning workers hard
Tax raids by Labour on pensions could see the wealthiest hit hardest, warns a new analysis with the looming Labour Budget potentially changing many pensioners’ future. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Meghan Markle fights back against ‘Duchess Difficult’ claims as workers speak out
Meghan Markle has faced a challenging week in the US media after an anonymous former employee spoke out against the Duchess of Sussex, calling her “Duchess Difficult” Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Boeing’s U.S. factory workers on strike after rejecting pay increases of 25% over 4 years
Boeing’s U.S. West Coast factory workers walked off the job early on Friday after 96 per cent voted in favour of a strike, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling jet as it wrestles with chronic output delays and mounting debt. CBC | World News
Read More »Date over a million workers set to benefit from minimum wage hike to £12.10
The Low Pay Commission is set to recommend a 6 per cent increase in the National Living Wage – but businesses are concerned over rising costs Daily Express :: Finance Feed
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