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New data from the US Department of Labour shows that Amazon, Meta, Google, Apple and Microsoft have sharply criticised their H-1B visa petitions, reflecting both tighter immigration rules and widespread layoffs across the tech industry. According to a report by Business Insider, the filings covering the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (October- December 2025), reveal…
The labour codes aim to simplify and consolidate India’s complex labour law framework. India’s new labour codes have introduced a structured distinction between the terms “employee” and “worker”. While all workers are employees, not all employees are workers. This distinction is more than just terminology – it determines the applicability of several statutory benefits and…
The US Department of Labor (DoL) is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) agents from Salesforce. These AI agents have been designated to manage worker queries and process applications. This comes as part of a new agreement aimed at improving service delivery across its programmes. Under the deal, Salesforce’s Agentforce platform will be used to triage applications…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose slightly last week, signalling continued labour market resilience even as hiring momentum has slowed over the past year.New filings for jobless aid increased by 5,000 to 210,000 for the week ended March 21, up from 205,000 in the previous week, the US Labour Department said on…
China on Monday pushed back against the United States over a new set of trade investigations launched last week, saying that it has “lodged representations” with Washington and calling on the US to “correct its erroneous ways.” The response comes as trade negotiators from the two countries gather in Paris for talks. The latest US…
India’s exports of solar panels, electronics and garments may come under closer scrutiny after the United States launched a fresh trade investigation into the presence of forced labour in global supply chains, a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said.Earlier on March 12, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the probe…
Stranded UAE Workers: What Happens to Your Job and Salary Amidst Regional Instability? Thousands of residents across the United Arab Emirates have recently found themselves unexpectedly stranded outside the country due to flight disruptions, airspace closures and regional instability amid Iran vs US-Israel war. For many employees working in the UAE, the sudden inability to…
The Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer speaks after winning the Gorton and Denton by-election, Manchester, England, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super) British politics has entered a dangerous phase for its two dominant parties. The shock victory of the Green Party in the Gorton & Denton by-election is not merely a local upset. It…
To understand the magnitude of the change, it is useful to revisit how salaries have typically been paid in India. (AI image) India’s wage and compensation landscape is entering a new and progressive phase. The implementation of the four labour codes, effective 21 November 2025, together with the new Income‑tax Act and Rules coming into…
New Delhi: The impact of AI on the labour market will be like a “tsunami” and can create havoc in financial markets, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, while estimating that it can lift global growth by 0.8%.The IMF managing director estimated that nearly 40% of jobs in emerging markets and 60%…
