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A Chinese court ruled that firing someone because their spouse works for a competitor is illegal discrimination. The woman won $101,000 after losing her job of 17 years over her husband's employment.
Ghana's president wants to make "sex for jobs" coercion a criminal offense after a student challenged him on gender inequality. The move could close a legal gap that activists say leaves vulnerable job seekers without protection.
Developers behind Magic: The Gathering Arena are joining forces to create a union with the Communications Workers of America, adding over 100 voices to a growing movement transforming workplace rights in gaming. Their push for fair wages, job security, and creative protections marks the latest win in an industry-wide shift toward worker empowerment.
A heating engineer who was attacked on the job just won a major court case against his employer for sending him into a dangerous situation alone. The ruling could change how companies protect frontline workers.
Ontario just made it illegal for companies to ignore job candidates after interviews. Employers with 25+ staff must now respond within 45 days or face fines up to $50,000.
Four decades after Japan passed its equal opportunity law, two pioneering women leaders are looking back at their struggles and forward to a brighter future. Their message to younger generations shows how far the country has come.
Starting January 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause symptoms. The groundbreaking ordinance follows Rhode Island's lead and sets a new standard for workplace protections.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just voted 96% to approve their first union contract, marking a historic breakthrough for labor organizing in the American South. The four-year deal brings significant wage increases, lower healthcare costs, and stronger job protections to a region where unions have struggled for decades.