Pope Leo XIV's changes to labour code adapt to new brand of Vatican staffers - Sight Magazine Before leaving for his first apostolic trip to Turkey and Lebanon in November, Pope Leo XIV issued reforms to the Vatican's labour laws.

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Backstory: From Phone Apps to Labour Codes, ‘Consent’ is a Word Missing from the Government’s Lexicon - The Wire A fortnightly column from The Wires ombudsperson.

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Guide to Labour Laws in India 2025 covering major acts, new labour codes, employee rights, duties, minimum wages, and compliance rules for businesses. Learn how the changing legal framework affects workers and employers.

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India's 4 new Labour Codes for clarity, transparency, future-ready — How it impacts both worker and businesses ?

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Constantly I’m screaming into the void #StopCarney. Glad to hear the commitment from DeSousa as I too am ‘extremely concerned” about the GoC’s decision to unilaterally change PS #LabourLaws. Federal public servants & their work are the keystone of a strong democracy! #CutsHurtCanada
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A Call for Justice: Confronting Workplace Exploitation in India

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Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems Following the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Namibia’s Cabinet has tasked several ministries with evaluating the country’s data collection capacity and preparing to ratify key labour conventions to aid...

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5/8 The breakthrough became possible through progressive BC NDP labour legislation that took effect last year.

The new laws extended traditional labour protections to app-based gig workers and established minimum wage standards for ride-hailing drivers across the province.
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The Silent Crisis in Namibian Boardrooms: Why Employee Relations Cannot Be Ignored Disregard for Employee Relations (ER) as a strategic organisational function is a subtle but deadly crisis that is simmering in the leadership corridors of both public and private institutions, despite Namibia’s progressive labour laws and the power of its trade unions. In ministries, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and companies across the country, employee relations (ER) remains misunderstood, underdeveloped and often reduced to a compliance or disciplinary task. In fact, the government, as the country’s majority employer, does not have departments for labour relations for its staff. Instead of being a proactive driver of workplace harmony and organisational performance, employee relations is treated as an afterthought, if acknowledged at all. This oversight is not only disheartening but deeply problematic. As a country that champions workers’ rights, Namibia should be leading by example in professionalising and embedding ER at the heart of business and governance strategy. Instead, what we are witnessing is an erosion of internal labour capacity and a dangerous over-reliance on external consultants and law firms to resolve disputes that should never have escalated. UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF TRUST Employee relations is far more than disciplinary hearings and grievance handling. It involves building and managing trust between employer and employee. It entails navigating collective bargaining, resolving workplace conflict constructively, ensuring lawful and fair employment practices, and aligning employee engagement with institutional goals. When effectively managed, ER creates a stable workforce, reduces litigation and enhances productivity. However, across Namibia, ER is often confined to reactive interventions. It is seen as an HR burden, not a leadership imperative. As a result, key government agencies and even large organisations operate without a dedicated ER function or employ under-qualified individuals for this critical role. LEADERSHIP BLIND SPOTS A significant contributor to this crisis is the nature of the human resources leadership pipeline in Namibia. HR departments are increasingly populated by generalists who focus on soft skills, wellness, recruitment, or training while ER is sidelined because of its perceived legalistic or confrontational nature. This has left many senior leaders ill-prepared to understand or manage the labour complexities they face. The absence of ER expertise at the decision-making level has opened the door to adversarial labour relations, increased industrial actions, and weakened trust between management and (employees) workers. Worse still, the prevailing attitude in some boardrooms is that ER can be outsourced. While consultants have their place, they cannot replace the strategic value of competent, internal ER professionals who understand both the law and the organisational culture. Outsourcing may solve short-term crises, but it cannot build long-term institutional stability and consistence.  THE CONSEQUENCES ARE REAL Namibia has seen an increase in strikes, employee protests, and reputational scandals tied to labour disputes, many of which could have been avoided with early intervention, effective communication, and a dedicated ER structure. Legal battles, high staff turnover, low morale, and damage to institutional credibility are the inevitable results of ignoring employee relations. Without strong ER systems, trade unions become more combative, employees feel alienated, and productivity suffers. The overall business environment becomes unstable, discouraging investment and weakening service delivery, especially in the public sector. A NATIONAL WAKE-UP CALL What Namibia needs is a paradigm shift. Employee relations must be recognised not only as a subset of HR, but as a strategic pillar. It must be: * Institutionalised within both the public and private sectors, * Resourced with qualified ER practitioners, * Elevated to executive-level conversations, and * Supported by national HR bodies, such as the Institute of People Management Namibia (IPM), through education, mentorship and policy development. Universities should be encouraged to develop more specialised courses with a primary focus on employee and labour relations. It is commendable that the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) currently offers an honours programme in industrial and labour relations – an important step in the right direction. In addition, public sector reform initiatives should place greater emphasis on strengthening employee relations capacity within ministries and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). THE COST OF INACTION If Namibia continues to sideline employee relations, the cost will be high: Growing labour unrest, stalled service delivery, costly litigation and an erosion of investor confidence. On the other hand, if we act decisively, we can restore dignity to the workplace, strengthen institutions, and unlock a new era of industrial peace and productivity. Let this be a wake-up call to boards, executives, HR leaders and policymakers: Employee relations is not a “nice to have” – it is essential. We must act now to give it the recognition and investment it deserves. – Ohms M Kayama holds a master of laws in labour law, a postgraduate diploma in labour law practice, and multiple degrees in law and human resources. He is a labour law specialist and an advocate for strengthening employee relations frameworks in Namibia. He writes in his personal capacity. The post The Silent Crisis in Namibian Boardrooms: Why Employee Relations Cannot Be Ignored appeared first on The Namibian.

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Can the government bar an employee from the workplace due to mental health concerns? This public servant wants to return to work, but the federal government won't let them.

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Invisible bosses: Algorithmic management rewrites labour contract | Policy Circle A new ILO study shows that algorithmic management is eroding job quality and blurring accountability faster than regulators can react. #algorithms #AI #jobs #technology #HR #ILO

A new #ILO study shows that #algorithmicmanagement is eroding job quality and blurring accountability faster than regulators can react. #jobquality #unemployment #jobsecurity #labourlaws
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Today, #WeRemember lives lost in work-related incidents like the Hogg's Hollow Disaster on March 17, 1960, which led to significant reforms in #Ontario #labourlaws & #safety #regulations.

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Singapore's HR scene is changing fast! 📈
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Singapore's HR scene is changing fast! 📈
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Foreign worker who paid $25K to land job in Canada awarded $115K by tribunal | CBC News Mechanic Harminder Singh was also shorted wages by A J Boyal Truck Repair Ltd. of Richmond, B.C., according to an Employment Standards Tribunal determination.

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Hotel De Duine, Swakopmund Abattoir breached labour laws Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has directed the management of Hotel De Duine in Henties Bay and the Swakopmund Abattoir to implement immediate corrective measures after investigations confirmed breaches of labour laws at both establishments. Following complaints that surfaced on social media, the ministry dispatched labour inspectors to assess the situation at these undertakings. At Hotel De Duine, investigators focused on a letter circulated internally, which stated: “All gratuities will remain the property of the hotel for distribution among personnel as per its own judgment or to cover costs. A portion of total gratuity received by a waiter will be logged as a loan against their salary up to an amount determined by management.” Ministry officials confirmed the letter had been authored by the hotel’s management. However, they found that the proposed measures had not yet been implemented. The hotel management claimed the policy was intended to comply with income tax obligations, arguing that they were required to tax all employee earnings. Despite this explanation, the Ministry deemed the proposal unlawful. A directive was issued ordering the hotel not to proceed with its plan, and management agreed to comply. “The Ministry has ordered the Hotel not to implement its ‘proposal’ as it is unlawful. The Hotel Management has agreed to the directive of the Ministry,” the statement read. Additional concerns at the hotel included the absence of employment contracts for most staff members, and non-payment for night shifts, overtime, and work done on Sundays. A further directive was issued instructing management to rectify these matters immediately. The Ministry noted that while the hotel was found to be in breach of several legal provisions, it had implemented the National Minimum Wage across its workforce. At the Swakopmund Abattoir, workers raised concerns about breaches of the Basic Conditions of Employment, Occupational Safety and Health regulations, and failure to comply with the National Minimum Wage. The Ministry confirmed that these allegations were well-founded. “Our inspection has established the reported violations of the law to be factual,” the Ministry reported. The ministry subsequently directed the abattoir’s management to take corrective steps without delay. Management reportedly accepted the directive, and both follow-up inspections and continued monitoring have been planned to ensure compliance. The ministry welcomed the cooperative attitude shown by both employers. “The ministry appreciates the collaborative efforts by the two employers and their commitment towards rectifying the identified contraventions by the end of April and May 2025, respectively,” the report said. The ministry appealed to workers to report breaches of labour laws, particularly in cases where efforts to resolve issues internally have failed.

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2/9 "What's wrong with expecting our young people to be working part-time now? That's how it used to be when I was growing up," DeSantis declared at a recent immigration forum, suggesting teenagers should replace what he termed "dirt cheap" immigrant labour.
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Amid constant layoffs and instability, journalists have been unionizing their newsrooms in record numbers. A new study highlights what that looks like for women — and it produced some interesting insights that Nieman Lab has collated: "We get asked a lot in unionization drives, 'What can the […]

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New labour regulations in China mandate better working conditions and overtime pay, addressing widespread concerns over worker exploitation in various industries.

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Amazon under lens for alleged violation of labour laws - Indiaweekly AMAZON is facing legal proceedings for alleged breach of labour laws, following a government inspection at its warehouse located at Manesar, near New Delhi, Al Jazeera reports. The e-commerce giant ha...

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“Several companies came under fire after the 29 October catastrophe for ordering employees to keep working despite a red alert issued by the national weather agency.”

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This Act was followed by others, like the Mines Act of 1842, which banned women and children from working underground, and the Ten Hours Act of 1847, which limited the working day for women and young people to ten hours. These laws were the beginnings of safer working conditions. 🚫 #LabourLaws