Labor

Labor Day

QUEZON City, Philippines - May Day, or Labor Day, is a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It is usually…

Death by overwork: Japan’s 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger

by Natsuko Fukue Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Workaholic Japan has unveiled its first-ever plan to limit overtime, but…

DOLE renews call for release of 13th month pay

MANILA, Dec. 21 -  Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III reiterated his call for private employers for the release of workers’ 13th month pay.…

DOLE ties up with Edukasyon.ph for free online job portal

MANILA, Dec. 20 - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Edukasyon.ph joined hands for the installation of a free web…

Australian conservatives edge ahead in Brexit shadow

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's ruling party Monday used the Brexit vote to warn against voting for Labor in upcoming…

Singapore couple convicted for starving Philippine maid

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- A Singaporean couple were convicted on Wednesday of violating employment laws for starving their Philippine maid until…

Where to file your labor-related complaints: A Guide

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 8) - It is a sad fact that many of our fellow Filipinos…

Qatar promises better welfare for World Cup workers

(Reuters) - Qatar's 2022 World Cup organizers have said they will penalize contractors who violate the welfare of constructionworkers after the…

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