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Former Qld education worker charged with historical child sex offences
Darling Downs man Dion Ashley Paulsen is charged with historical child sex offences stemming from the period of 2007 to 2010.
‘Penalised for having a job’: Blind tech worker ineligible for Budget 2027 disability payment
Wheelchair user Brian Dalton pays ‘€5,000-€10,000 extra’ per year on things including assistive technology, transport and increased energy costs
All 14 workers trapped at Bengal coal mine rescued
ECL Chairman and Managing Director Satish Jha confirmed no casualties after workers were stranded in two lifting cages following a pulley system malfunction at the Kumardihi A mine
Coles worker sacked after restraining suspected thief to receive $6500
The fair work umpire has ordered Coles to pay a man $6500 after he was sacked for breaching workplace policy by trying to stop two suspected thieves at a neighbouring Liquorland store.
‘Make friends, not profit’: Valley workers mourn looming closure of cult sandwich bar
The Brisbane store has a fervent following, not through social media but by old-fashioned word-of-mouth.
Rotorua social worker to summit mountain five times in one day for mental health awareness
She plans to honour families facing a challenge close to her heart.
Dying SES employee fights to have workers' compensation claim recognised
Despite serving during some of Victoria's most significant emergencies, Ken Bodinnar is facing a workers' compensation battle to make sure his family is supported after he dies.
Outback mining jobs are on the rise with no workers to fill them
Multiple mining operations are set to restart in outback Queensland but, with a national shortage of skilled workers, companies fear production will suffer.
Ghost of Yōtei studio Sucker Punch reportedly lays off 24 workers
Developer Sucker Punch just released a well-received expansion for Ghost of Yōtei a few weeks ago.
UK antisemitism watchdog GnasherJew exposes 40 antisemitic healthcare workers in NHS
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_5408,w_8112/743693' alt='The logo of the National Health Service is seen on the exterior of St Thomas' Hospital on March 13, 2025 in London, England. (photo credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)' title='The logo of the National Health Service is seen on the
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it invests more in AI
Roughly a quarter of Microsoft's workforce will be eligible for a "voluntary exit offer" as the company tries to shed workers.
Retiring workers set to outnumber youth 2-to-1: NDC
Microsoft offers 'buyouts' to 60,000 staff including UK workers
Microsoft is offering voluntary severance packages to 60,000 of its staff - more than a quarter of its workforce - including some in the UK.
Ebola: Kano holds simulation exercise for health workers
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has conducted a simulation exercise for health workers to test the state’s preparedness for a possible Ebola outb Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-kano-holds-simulation-exercise-for-health-workers/
Bengaluru’s BMTC drivers, traffic police, pourakarmikas, construction workers show reduced lung function: Survey
Among the occupations, pourakarmikas were found to have the highest proportion of workers with the PRISm pattern, an indication of reduced lung capacity. Around 45% of them showed indications of reduced lung function.
Cyclone Arnab: APEPDCL opens 41 control rooms, keeps 4,056 workers ready to restore power
People in Kakinada, East Godavari and Konaseema, the districts likely to bear the brunt, can report power problems on helpline 1912
Higher training costs for older workers risks plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say
<p>Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands</p><p>Britain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing businesses to pay more to train older workers risks damaging its goal to tackle the youth jobs crisis.</p><p>The Guardian understands ministers plan to <a href=
Raising of retirement and re-employment ages bumped forward to 2029, with more flexible jobs for older workers
The retirement and re-employment ages will be raised to 65 and 70 from 2029 as assurance that seniors can keep working if they wish to, said tripartite partners.
Government workers’ parliamentary duties linked to higher medical costs: study
The findings highlight the importance of appropriate health management for government workers as concerns grow over long working hours.
Push for early train times to get FIFO workers to Perth Airport
FIFO workers considering public transport for their journey to Perth have long complained the Airport Line service is not early enough to catch the morning peak of flights, which runs from about 4am to 8am.
Attackers kill nurse, injure health worker responding to DRC Ebola case
The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
Worker dies in hospital after being dragged under ute at service station
A 36-year-old who man was hit and dragged under a ute while checking underground fuel levels at a Coffs Harbour service station last week has died in hospital.
Delta hospital workers, retirees seek help over N70m cooperative fund
Delta hospital workers and retirees appeal to Governor Oborevwori to help recover their withheld N70m cooperative fund amid financial mismanagement claims. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-hospital-workers-retirees-seek-help-over-n70m-cooperative-fund/
Worker dies in Abuja hotel during dispute, suspect arrested
A hotel worker, Joseph Terdoo, has died in Utako, Abuja, following a physical confrontation with a tiler, Samuel Net, who has since been arrested. Read More: https://punchng.com/worker-dies-in-abuja-hotel-during-dispute-suspect-arrested/
Coroner calls for tougher safety standards after forestry worker crushed under falling tree
Two companies were fined and paid reparations of more than $300,000, after Mykhailo Tremel died in June 2022.
Childcare worker's 'monstrous' assaults on kids captured on CCTV
Behind the doors of a small childcare centre, a worker went on a violent spree. Parents are still searching for answers.
The economic outlook for 2027 is stark. Ordinary workers will wear the costs
Right now, some of our largest and most visible institutions are trimming or fighting with employees, in an economy that's powered by the build-out of job-changing technology that is both gargantuan and seemingly brittle at the same time.
Free medical camp held for construction workers in Vellore
More than 600 workers participated in the day-long camp
Japan faces shortage of language teachers for foreign workers
Of the survey's respondents, 125 organizations, or 35.9%, said they had not secured sufficient numbers of teachers and had no prospects for doing so.
Mardi worker killed by bee swarm while collecting honey at farm in Kemaman
CHUKAI, Oct 25 — A Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) staff member died after being...
Immigration process for skilled workers to be streamlined
A new policy to streamline the process for highly-skilled workers seeking to live and work in Ireland will be piloted next year.
Police arrest tiler over death of hotel worker in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has arrested a tiler, Samuel Net, over the suspected homicide of a hotel worker, Joseph Terdoo, in the Utako District of Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-tiler-over-death-of-hotel-worker-in-abuja/
Varsity workers protest shortfalls in FG’s arrears payment
University workers across Nigeria are protesting shortfalls, unpaid allowances, and uncertainty over arrears released by the Federal Government. Read More: https://punchng.com/varsity-workers-protest-shortfalls-in-fgs-arrears-payment/
Ebola: Health workers must maintain high index of suspicion, experts declare
Following a confirmed imported Ebola case in Nigeria, virologists have urged healthcare workers to maintain a high index of suspicion for the disease. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-health-workers-must-maintain-high-index-of-suspicion-experts-declare/
Accused paedophile barrister sent 'disgusting' messages to charity worker
The arrest of a Sydney barrister turned children's charity chairman on child abuse material charges prompts reflection across the charity sector in Cambodia about how it balances fundraising with child safety.
Another worker succumbs to injuries in Vellore; cracker unit owner arrested
Collector P.S. Leela Alex handed over ₹4 lakh ex-gratia from Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund to family members of the deceased workers
Kashmir IGP calls for action against overground workers, hybrid terrorists
Reviews security preparedness and policing measures; pushes for stronger intelligence gathering and close monitoring of emerging security challenges
Atypical worker numbers decline
Sudan’s soaring fuel prices make getting by harder for workers
Sudan is suffering from a cost-of-living crisis affecting millions across the country.
Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore discharged from case as parties reach compromise
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of thrashing petrol station worker in Lahore to be released as 'compromise' reached
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of assaulting petrol station worker in Lahore to be released as 'compromise' reached
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
Man accused of assaulting petrol station worker in Lahore released after 'compromise'
<p>LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Saturday discharged a man accused of <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2028716">assaulting</a> a petrol pump employee after the complainant reached a compromise with him.</p> <p>The incident occurred at a Jubilee Town filling station when the suspect went there to get a refill. As the salesman asked him not to smoke on th
MOM investigating two companies over unpaid salaries to migrant workers
Close to 240 workers in the process sector had gone without pay for up to two months, according to NTUC.
Singapore Rail Academy to partner 5 educational institutions to help rail workers gain formal qualifications
The revamped academy will also bring together existing training by LTA, SMRT and SBS Transit under a consolidated curriculum.
Support worker charged with multiple child sex offences
A support worker at a South Australian school is behind bars, accused of serious child sex offences.
Wage talks between POSCO, unionized workers break down
POHANG, South Korea, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Wage negotiations between POSCO Co. and...
Health workers threaten strike over unpaid allowances
Nigerian health workers may begin a nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s failure to pay 19 months’ arrears and implement salary adjustments. Read More: https://punchng.com/health-workers-threaten-strike-over-unpaid-allowances/
Electricity workers threaten nationwide strike over Edo assault
The National Union of Electricity Employees has threatened a nationwide strike over the alleged brutalisation of its members by security operatives in Edo Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-workers-threaten-nationwide-strike-over-edo-assault/
AI could take your job. Here's how Congress wants to help workers.
Sen. Ron Wyden on Friday introduced a bill that would double unemployment benefits to 52 weeks if the jobless rate jumps.
Ottawa ‘disappointed’ after union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers
OTTAWA — The federal government says it's "disappointed" after Canada's largest federal public service union announced 120,000 workers will take part in nationwide strike votes starting next month.
Father of murder accused reported ‘serious concerns’ for family’s safety to social worker
Trial hears Robert O’Connor was considered appropriate for detention by mental health services in 2014 after he threatened to kill his parents
Government to modify labour survey to capture gig economy, unpaid household workers
Periodic Labour Force Survey will include additional questions to measure labour underutilisation
Kwara approves promotions for 5,956 basic education workers
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the promotion of 5,956 teaching and non-teaching staff of the State Universal Basic Education Bo Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-approves-promotions-for-5956-basic-education-workers/
Nearly 240 migrant workers unpaid for up to two months, NTUC providing assistance
The workers are affected by alleged salary issues at companies Process Maintenance Solutions and Jurong Technical & Construction, said the National Trades Union Congress.
TUC not part of FG talks on workers’ demands — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress has clarified that the Trade Union Congress was not part of its October 22 meeting with the Federal Government over workers’ de Read More: https://punchng.com/tuc-not-part-of-fg-talks-on-workers-demands-nlc/
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