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Over 2 million federal workers offered buyouts, potentially cutting 2 lakh jobs in the largest govt downsizing in US history – The Times of India

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Trump offers buyouts to 2M federal workers, potentially cutting 200,000 jobs in historic downsizing. (Getty Images) The US government is facing what could become the largest workforce reduction in history, as more than 2 million federal employees are offered voluntary buyouts under an ambitious plan by the Trump administration. If widely accepted, the proposal could…

SC asks government to initiate process for statutory protection for domestic workers | India News – The Times of India

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“Dignity and safety of millions of this essential workforce needs protection”NEW DELHI: Pained by legislative vacuum in protecting millions of househelps from exploitation, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Union govt to constitute an expert committee to draft a legal framework for safeguarding the dignity and safety of this huge, essential yet unorganized workforce…

Top court bats for law to protect domestic workers | India News – The Times of India

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Pointing to the legislative vacuum in protecting millions of house helps from exploitation, SC on Wednesday directed Centre to constitute an expert committee to draft a legal framework for safeguarding the dignity and safety of this huge, essential, yet unorganised workforce, and then enact a pan-India law, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. Hinging its decision on a…

Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses’ Embrace of Trump

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Quietly but unmistakably, the tampons, liners and pads reappeared in many of the men’s bathrooms at Meta’s offices. Days earlier, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, had made a series of changes at his company, aligning with President Trump’s new administration. As part of the moves, Mr. Zuckerberg eliminated diversity initiatives in the workplace — something…

New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers

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New Zealand relaxed its visa requirements for remote workers on Monday, as the country looked to spur economic growth by courting “digital nomads,” the skilled professionals who can work from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection. With the new policy, a New Zealand visitor visa, which allows foreigners to remain for up…

As Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants’ Undocumented Workers Fear the Worst

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As the Trump administration rolls out its changes to the immigration system, fear is surging in the food-service industry as it braces itself for a promised crackdown on unauthorized workers. Immigrant labor, both authorized and unauthorized, is integral to the staffing and running of restaurants in the United States. In a 2024 data brief, the…

C.E.O.s, and President Trump, Want Workers Back in the Office

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Five years since the pandemic began, workers have grown accustomed to a script. Their bosses make return-to-office plans, which then get shelved. And then shelved again. In recent weeks, the calls to end remote work have come back with gusto, and with authority. On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order requiring federal department heads…

Meta to Cut 5% of Its Workers in New Round of Layoffs

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Meta plans to lay off up to 5 percent of its employees based on performance ratings, according to an internal memo to workers on Tuesday viewed by The New York Times. “I’ve decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,” Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, said in the memo….

10,000 sanitation workers to make Kumbh clean & green | India News – Times of India

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The Prayagraj Mela Authority has engaged nearly 10,000 sanitation workers to ensure a clean Maha Kumbh. Through the Swachh Kumbh Fund, the govt is providing them accommodation, food, and free education for their children. Eco friendly equipment are being used which operate without fuel, or electricity, thereby helping in reduction of environmental impact. Being manually…

15 workers trapped in flooded Assam coal mine | India News – Times of India

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GUWAHATI: Around 15 labourers were feared trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district after a sudden gush of water flooded the site Monday morning.The accident occurred around 7 am at Assam Coal Quarry, situated in Umrangso’s 3 Kilo area in the district. According to locals, about 10-15 workers were inside the quarry…