The Victorian state government has paid out A$6m, covering over 30,000 workers who have signed up to its pilot scheme to trial sick leave for casuals.
The unemployment rate gap with men has been narrowed for a third straight year but differences remain for jobs requiring higher level degrees.
This was attributed to the hiring of foreign workers in the construction and manufacturing sectors, as well as more residents finding employment.
A new hike in minimum daily wages of between 5% and 8% is expected in September, since the rates have remained unchanged for over two years.
Jobs and Skills Australia will advise on a range of current and emerging labour market and workforce skills and training issues.
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has claimed that there are still several companies which have not complied with the new minimum wage rule.
In the early days of the pandemic, the percentage of informal workers was 56.64%, but this continued to increase till almost 60% as of this February.
More than 11 million Australians, including about 2.4 million casual workers, will soon have access to 10 days of paid domestic violence leave.
Besides upskilling workers, the government also intends to address the jobs mismatch issue and boost jobs creation in the country.
An Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill is expected to be passed, along with the set up of a tribunal to investigate complaints of sexual harassment.
Upskilling requires effort and very strong commitment from both workers and employers to bridge the skills gap, said the manpower minister.
The Minister of Education has urged all young people to learn new technology and multiple skills in preparation for the workplace of the future.
The reasons provided by elderly citizens include earning enough for living expenses and wanting to work so long as their health allowed.
The working population born during a baby boom in the 1960s will enter retirement, putting higher pressure on pension funds and social problems.
The skills in demand involve those with capability development and performance management, highlighted a report by SkillsFuture Singapore.
41 trillion won (US$31.3 billion) over two years in special loans will be provided to self-employed and merchants hard hit by pandemic restrictions.
The Ministry of Human Resources has so far found 118 employers in breach of the Minimum Wages Order 2022, which has been in effect since May 1.
Unions can apply for subsidies to train workers in artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare the workforce for disruptions brought by a changing labour market.
It aims to increase the number of startups in the country by 10 times over five years, further driving the nation’s economic growth.
The 2015 Health and Safety at Work Act in New Zealand requires workplaces to look after the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff.
Under the country’s regulations, at least 1% of all positions in government agencies, offices, or corporations should be reserved for PWDs.
About 25.6% of companies are heeding a government directive to allow employees to voluntarily work until they are 70 years old.
Amid a COVID-19 spike, public agencies are responsible for setting their own working arrangements and updating them.
Toy company Zuru plans to sue former employees who anonymously wrote scathing online reviews of the company.
Executives closer to retirement age prefer to manage workers when they can see them in person, which differs from managers in their 30s and 40s.
Cambodia’s unemployment rate is expected to be at 0.31% this year, which is the lowest in South-East Asia, reported the ASEAN Information Centre (AIC).
Female employees reportedly do not request for menstrual-related leave due to embarrassment and a fear of being seen as unproductive.
To retain and attract talent, 50.9% of SMEs have either implemented or plan to implement a raise in wages in fiscal year 2022.
Some 80% respondents to a survey supported the move, indicating clear community support for paying superannuation on parental leave.
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